Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism branches off to many other disorders such as Asperger syndrome and Savant syndromes. These disorders have difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. People who endure such symptoms have a hard time making friends and an even harder time performing daily activities of living. Having this disorder does not mean a normal life can not be possible. Autism, Asperger/Savant syndrome are all disorders that can make one have a hard life but anything is possible and every problem can solved.
Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. “Autism impacts how a child …show more content…
Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder related to autism and characterized by higher than average intellectual ability coupled with impaired social skills and restrictive, repetitive patterns of interest and activities. “Individuals with Asperger’s Disorder usually want to fit in and have interaction with others, but often they don’t know how to do it”(Autism-society). People with disorder really want to have friends and get along with others but have trouble making friends. Such as Adam, he tried to make friends but it was difficult for him to show his emotions. “Children with Asperger’s Disorder may be only mildly affected, and they frequently have good language and cognitive skills”(autism-society). A person who has Asperger syndrome still seem normal and have good talking skills. For example, Adam seemed as if he has no problems and had good skills. “Savants are people who have quite remarkable, and sometimes spectacular, talents”. The people with Savant syndrome have some amazing talents that normal people don’t have. Like Adam having a vast knowledge about the stars and earth. “Children with Asperger's may dislike any change”. The people with this disorder cannot stand any change like moving houses. When Christopher’s mom rearranged the living room Christopher could not take …show more content…
He has been playing the piano since age two. He was the subject of the 1997 CBS made for TV, Movie of the week “Journey of the Heart” which was inspired by actual events in Tony’s life. He is the recipient of numerous awards the Foundation for Exceptional Children’s prestigious “Yes, I can” Award for 1993 and the Panasonic Sponsored, VSA arts Itzhak Perlman Award (1992). Tony DeBlois is a musical savant who overcame all the troubles and became so popular and received all these awards. Tony Deblois is similar to Christopher because Christopher is gifted with his amazing memory and knowledge. For example, how Christopher knows all the prime numbers. Tony is another example of a remarkable human being who overcame the label of his syndrome. People who do not even have a disorder may even struggle with such things that Tony has been able to accomplish. It truly takes dedication and hard work to get to the same milestones of someone their own
Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. “Autism impacts how a child …show more content…
Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder related to autism and characterized by higher than average intellectual ability coupled with impaired social skills and restrictive, repetitive patterns of interest and activities. “Individuals with Asperger’s Disorder usually want to fit in and have interaction with others, but often they don’t know how to do it”(Autism-society). People with disorder really want to have friends and get along with others but have trouble making friends. Such as Adam, he tried to make friends but it was difficult for him to show his emotions. “Children with Asperger’s Disorder may be only mildly affected, and they frequently have good language and cognitive skills”(autism-society). A person who has Asperger syndrome still seem normal and have good talking skills. For example, Adam seemed as if he has no problems and had good skills. “Savants are people who have quite remarkable, and sometimes spectacular, talents”. The people with Savant syndrome have some amazing talents that normal people don’t have. Like Adam having a vast knowledge about the stars and earth. “Children with Asperger's may dislike any change”. The people with this disorder cannot stand any change like moving houses. When Christopher’s mom rearranged the living room Christopher could not take …show more content…
He has been playing the piano since age two. He was the subject of the 1997 CBS made for TV, Movie of the week “Journey of the Heart” which was inspired by actual events in Tony’s life. He is the recipient of numerous awards the Foundation for Exceptional Children’s prestigious “Yes, I can” Award for 1993 and the Panasonic Sponsored, VSA arts Itzhak Perlman Award (1992). Tony DeBlois is a musical savant who overcame all the troubles and became so popular and received all these awards. Tony Deblois is similar to Christopher because Christopher is gifted with his amazing memory and knowledge. For example, how Christopher knows all the prime numbers. Tony is another example of a remarkable human being who overcame the label of his syndrome. People who do not even have a disorder may even struggle with such things that Tony has been able to accomplish. It truly takes dedication and hard work to get to the same milestones of someone their own