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Autism is a mental disorder in which a person is unable to engage with others socially and shows repetitive behavior. It is a developmental condition, and symptoms are more or less the same for both genders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 59 children is diagnosed with autism. Also, it is found to be more common in boys than in girls. … [Read more...] about How Autism Affects Girls

Author: Paul Napier, MA, BCBA | Source: Ezine Articles | Photo: commons.wikimedia … [Read more...] about Common Misunderstandings Regarding People With Autism

Asperger’s Syndrome and Rett Syndrome are both genetic conditions that were once considered to be on the Autism Spectrum. They are still both mistakenly diagnosed as other conditions today, this is due to overlapping symptoms and behaviours found in other conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorders. What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental … [Read more...] about Asperger’s Syndrome and Rett Syndrome, Difference From Autism Syndrome

This is a tragic situation for a thirteen-year-old autistic boy shot by a police officer. This is what some police officers do because they are cowards. This shows how cities nationwide intentionally hire cowards to kill or injure their residents. Source: KHN | Photo: commons wikimedia | Attribution: An Errant Knight / CC BY-SA … [Read more...] about 13 Year Old Autistic Boy Shot By Salt Lake City Police

I have a grandson with autism, he is a non-verbal eight-year-old boy. He was about two years old when he was diagnosed with autism. I never had the opportunity to be closely around people with autism, until my grandson was born. I have a much older nephew with autism, but I never thought much about it, mostly because I was seldom around him, I live about one hundred eighty … [Read more...] about My Grandson’s Bout With Autism