Hopefully, you will live to be 70 years old or more. No one knows exactly why your brain developed slightly differently. The differences probably occurred while your mom was still pregnant with you, that is, before you were born. The differences just happened. The differences in your brain influence the way you do and understand some things.
People identify a certain set of behaviors as autism.
You can be successful at home, school, or work. You may need to use schedules, rule books, communication boards, relaxation and exercise programs, or medication to help you cope or learn better. Many people care about you. They will be glad to help you become a happy person who just happens to have a developmental disability called autism. Glenis Benson Presentation at ASW Conference Emily Levine Glenis Benson is a psychologist in private practice in the Madison area.