Autism is an incurable, intricate disorder of the brain’s development that affects many individuals. The disability can have a variety of manifestations in the many individuals whom it affects. According to Manoj Kanagaraj, a Duke scholar majoring in biology and computer science, “It's important to acknowledge that there is no single face of autism. We use the term ‘autism’ to describe what in reality could be five, or even 50, conditions”. In other words, autism affects everyone who has this disorder in a different way. In some cases, a person’s ability to communicate altogether is altered, while other individuals’ ability to socialize and interact with others is impacted due to this disorder. Autism affects a large population around
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This disorder is detected from signs such as “repetitive behaviors,” nonverbal communication, and awkward “social interactions.” These manifestations are also how the autism spectrum is organized; they are what decipher where the diagnosed individual is placed on the autism spectrum.
The autism spectrum is a professional way to measure what kind of autism the child is diagnosed with, and whether or not it is a very serious, “obvious” disorder. Some individuals have certain difficulties that make it more obvious that they possess this disorder.
Families dealing with autism can receive help and/or support in many places. They can easily obtain help through school programs where children are typically placed with other students who may have similar disabilities. Families may even get help from a federal law known as “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.” This law can help those who are disabled, and qualified for, lower or sometimes even free prices on therapy, medical treatment, or training services. It is also extremely important for families who are dealing with autism to receive help and support from those around them. Spreading awareness and giving support is a huge help to all of these …show more content…
There are many opportunities to do this. For example, there is an annual Autism Speaks walk that is held each year in multiple locations all across the United States. Walks to spread awareness are even organized in places overseas, such as Africa. According to Stella Rwezaula, the chairwoman of the National Association for People with Autism in Tanzania, “If the [autistic children] are treated early by building awareness and educating them, it helps change their lives.” This is why she is working hard to organize walks and get the Tanzanian Government to invest in building more schools; her goal is to support autistic children through learning
This disorder is detected from signs such as “repetitive behaviors,” nonverbal communication, and awkward “social interactions.” These manifestations are also how the autism spectrum is organized; they are what decipher where the diagnosed individual is placed on the autism spectrum.
The autism spectrum is a professional way to measure what kind of autism the child is diagnosed with, and whether or not it is a very serious, “obvious” disorder. Some individuals have certain difficulties that make it more obvious that they possess this disorder.
Families dealing with autism can receive help and/or support in many places. They can easily obtain help through school programs where children are typically placed with other students who may have similar disabilities. Families may even get help from a federal law known as “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.” This law can help those who are disabled, and qualified for, lower or sometimes even free prices on therapy, medical treatment, or training services. It is also extremely important for families who are dealing with autism to receive help and support from those around them. Spreading awareness and giving support is a huge help to all of these …show more content…
There are many opportunities to do this. For example, there is an annual Autism Speaks walk that is held each year in multiple locations all across the United States. Walks to spread awareness are even organized in places overseas, such as Africa. According to Stella Rwezaula, the chairwoman of the National Association for People with Autism in Tanzania, “If the [autistic children] are treated early by building awareness and educating them, it helps change their lives.” This is why she is working hard to organize walks and get the Tanzanian Government to invest in building more schools; her goal is to support autistic children through learning