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do you know someone with autism? you can start by telling a story.. or with the shocking statistics
No - no one can 'get rid' of autism. Autism is a neurological difference...the only way to 'get rid' of autism then would be to 'get rid' of a persons brain, which obviously isn't an option. Although autism can be a disability for many it can also be an advantage to many, even if a 2 year old is severely affected by their autism they may improve over time.
The word autism was first coined in the year 1908. Official studies on children began in the year 1943.
all I know is autism.
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Autism Walk is promoted by Autism Speaks to increase their profits, Autism Speaks is considered to be a hate group by Autistic people - if you care about Autistic people you don't give a single penny to that organisation. If you want to walk for Autism start your own walk, make it free and ask for donations, and support an Autism charity that helps Autistic people.
Some are while others are not. They vary, as does the entire population.Comment:I know a 20 year old boy with autism who is overweight.
Jim Sinclair founded the Autism Network International in 1992 in attempts to provide peer support, and help with coping with autism and aiding in problem-solving. The organization is actually run by people who suffer from autism.
Whether you capitalize autism depends on the use.If it is at the start of a sentence you would capitalize.If you're referring to Autism as an identity you capitalize - e.g. Autistic person or Autistic community.
There are many great websites you can go on and find the symptoms for autism. Also, consulting books, doctors, and teachers are good places to start as well.
Her sister's 13-year-old son has Autism. Palin's son, Trig, has Down's Syndrome.EDIT: Correct. Her sister, Heather Bruce, has a son with autism. Also, two of her cousins in her extended family, also have children with autism/Asperger's.When Senator McCain referred to this intimacy with autism in the debate, it is her varied family experience he was referring to.