“Children with Autism are colorful – they are often very beautiful, and like the rainbow, they stand out.” A quote by Adele Devine which she uses a great simile comparing autism to rainbows. If people were to look at the definition of a rainbow, one would see words like spectrum, range, or variety. These are all words used to explain Autism and Asperger’s syndrome. So considering this definition Adele Devine describes Autism and Asperger’s syndrome as spectrums and the children as beautiful therefor in its truest form a “beautiful rainbow.” In order to help future children who have Autism or Asperger’s doctors have been doing extensive research in hopes to find out how their minds work, or how to assistance these beautiful people. Research
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As we read the book, “Born on a Blue Day,” by Daniel Tammet, we learn that his parents, with the help of a specialist, had come to the conclusion of enrolling Daniel in a nursery. I believe this was the best option for Daniel due to him being around many other children, over time he was able to prevail through the anxiety of an emotional conflict or change. Daniel explains how he went “from a screaming, crying, head-banging baby to a quiet, self-absorbed, aloof toddle.” (pg 19) Later, Daniel informs the reader about a time when there was a change with visuals or stimulants that “this time there were no tantrums. For one thing, I was older, ten, but the program itself was what fascinated me.” (pg 53) For the simple reason that Daniel was able to overcome emotional tantrums the nursery did help him, and he has even shared his recollections and differences as he ages. Due to Daniel going to school, his family’s home life changed tremendously. Daniel even said that the nursery became a big part of his life and his parents “days no longer revolved almost entirely around”
As we read the book, “Born on a Blue Day,” by Daniel Tammet, we learn that his parents, with the help of a specialist, had come to the conclusion of enrolling Daniel in a nursery. I believe this was the best option for Daniel due to him being around many other children, over time he was able to prevail through the anxiety of an emotional conflict or change. Daniel explains how he went “from a screaming, crying, head-banging baby to a quiet, self-absorbed, aloof toddle.” (pg 19) Later, Daniel informs the reader about a time when there was a change with visuals or stimulants that “this time there were no tantrums. For one thing, I was older, ten, but the program itself was what fascinated me.” (pg 53) For the simple reason that Daniel was able to overcome emotional tantrums the nursery did help him, and he has even shared his recollections and differences as he ages. Due to Daniel going to school, his family’s home life changed tremendously. Daniel even said that the nursery became a big part of his life and his parents “days no longer revolved almost entirely around”