But Alexander isn't as likely to outgrow this behavior as soon as most little brothers. For more information on the Autism Parents Support and Action Group , contact Ginnie Killough at 906.226.8353. Sometimes my friends ask me what's his problem or what's his disability.
Autism is a developmental disability that affects communication and socialization.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects as many as one out of 500 people. The condition is four times more common in boys than in girls and cuts across racial, social, and ethnic boundaries, according to the Autism Society of America. There is no known cause or cure. Ginnie Killough, Alexander and Fiona's mother, is one of the founders of the Autism Parents' Support and Action Group in Marquette. They fall behind.