Autism can be a very touchy subject for certain people, but for others it makes people realize how grateful you should be to live the life you have. Autism, is a diverse group of conditions related to development in the brain. According to the World Health Organization about 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with autism. It is commonly developed during early childhood. When autism is diagnosed the abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can get worse over time. Some people can live independently when they grow older and move out, but others require lifetime care and support from others. There are many other conditions that are also involved with autism. “People with autism often have co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as challenging behaviors such as difficulty sleeping and self-injury”(Autism). Along with conditions there are many symptoms of autism.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, some symptoms of autism include “Avoids or does not keep eye contact, does not respond to name by 9 months of age, does not show facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, and surprised by 9 months of age, does not play simple interactive games like pat-a-cake by 12 months of age.” Genetic factors can play an important role in causes of autism and there is no evidence that any childhood vaccine will increase the chance of having autism. There is nothing you can really do when you are diagnosed, but health-care needs for people with autism require ranges of integrated services. With them getting the treatment needed to help them and support them, people with autism also get all the rights and standards anyone else would. This is the right move because everyone is created equal and everyone deserves equal rights despite their disabilities and battles.
April is autism awareness month. “At the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it’s a time to reflect on our progress and reaffirm our commitment to supporting research that responds to the needs of people on the autism spectrum, now and into the future” (Gordon). All of us in the media class love to show appreciation to something as important as autism awareness. We love and appreciate everyone who was diagnosed and wish all of them the best.
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