Autism has been a difficult subject for decades because of
societal standards for what is “normal”. Children were treated as
though they had no connections with the outside world when in
reality it was anything but. They’ve been targets for predators
because of their emotional state and possible lack of awareness.
People with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) now have to face
those who use their existence to push personal/political agendas,
more specifically, how vaccines cause autism. Autistic people have
not led easy lives and yet, are still spreading positivity and
awareness for the community.
Diagnosing Autism: Should Autism Be Diagnosed in
Children Under the Age of Three is being used to generally explain
and introduce the topic of autism. The article has multiple topics to
expound upon that relate to other ideas later in the essay.
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that starts showing signs
in early childhood. People with autism tend to have problems with
social situations and heightened sensitivity to certain sights,
sounds, and textures. Autism also has similar symptoms to other
common disorders like anxiety, ADHD, and OCD. The disorder
affects everyday life to varying degrees, people have their
individual strengths and weaknesses, and it’s not the same for
everyone. It is currently unknown what causes the development of
ASD and diagnoses are based on observing behaviors/thought
patterns.
Trauma in individuals with autism spectrum disorder is a
study of forensic evidence that shows how those with ASD are at
risk for experiencing traumatic events, then how they perceive and
internalize that trauma.