Summary:
Autism is a neurological condition that affects 15 out of 10,000 people. This essay is an overview of autism, including its nature, symptoms, treatments, and the varying degrees of the affliction.
Autism
Imagine you walk into a classroom and you see a child sitting alone at a desk, almost in their own world. Or maybe you see a person sitting at a park, rocking back and forth, talking to themselves. The chances are these people may have autism. 15 of every 10,000 births result in a person with this life altering disorder (source 1). Autism is a developmental disability of the brain that affects communication. There is no cure for this disability and few answers of how to treat it.
There are many misconceptions about autism. Some may say it is a form of mental retardation. The truth is autistic people display a broad spectrum of intelligence levels. Many are extremely gifted in certain areas but unable to comprehend the simplest behaviors or facts. It has been.....
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