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Autism And Tears
I watched a mother with an Autistic child crying because he is unable to tell her what he needs
Google says:
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disability that affects how people communicate, interact with others, and experience the world. It’s called a spectrum condition because the types and severity of symptoms vary greatly from person to person. While autism can present challenges, it also comes with unique strengths, creativity, and potential.
Autism has a stigma in my country, making life and living extremely difficult and painful for the victims and their parents.
What a cruel world we live in, when children and their parents are stigmatized because of a disorder—a world where children will never live an everyday life, because of how humans think.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. While boys are diagnosed with ASD more often than girls, it’s important to recognize that girls can be autistic as well, and some may not be diagnosed.
I watched a mother cry as her autistic four-year-old son fussed for three days, and there is no way he can tell her how he is feeling. He can’t express himself in any way…
