I worked one on one with this little boy for about a week. It was most definitely an interesting experience. I was fascinated by his behavior and could have watched him all day long. This made me wonder about autism and want to know more about it, where it comes from, and the different types of interventions useful for children with autism. I do not think that this particular setting was the best for him and that there must be better treatment for him than what he was receiving.
Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears druing the first three years of life.
It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain. It does not discriminate on any racial, ethnic, or social basis. It is the third most common disability. This means that it is more common that Down's Syndrome. It is four times more common in boys than in girls.