My project: Effects of Autism

# **Basic Information**

**My project: Effects of Autism** is the twenty-eighth (28th) video on YouTube on the Master Raney channel. Master Raney goes over the signs and symptoms of having autism.

# **Plot**

Master Raney starts the video defining the condition, pointing out the discovery in 1911 by Swiss psychiatrist, Eugen Bleuler. Master Raney points out that autism is varied into three different levels with Level 1 being a mild form/high-functioning, Level 2 being a moderate form/middle-functioning, and Level 3 being a severe form/low-functioning. One by one, Master Raney explains the symptoms and treatments for each level of autism, starting with the mild, high-functioning form, which requires support, Master Raney points out that the Level 1 diagnosis impairs the ability to keep up conversations, which leads to the person to lose interest very quickly or respond inappropriately and if he/she doesn't have support, then he/she would struggle with making friends. As well as that, Master Raney points out that anyone with a mild form of autism may have restrictive or repetitive behavior and may require help with planning or organization. Master Raney points out whoever has a Level 2 diagnosis, the moderate, middle-functioning form, requires substantial support because in comparison with people with a Level 1 diagnosis, those with a Level 2 diagnosis have a harder time keeping up a conversation. Master Raney also mentions that the Level 2 form of autism may limit the sentence length of one's spoken words, impair eye contact, and may have management problems, causing extreme anxiety. Master Raney then points out that whoever has a Level 3 diagnosis, the severe, low-functioning form, requires very substantial support because the symptoms of a Level 3 diagnosis include significant impairment with communication whether it's verbal or non-verbal, frequently avoiding interactions, little to no words, and whenever they face a change of focus or task, they go in distress. Master Raney states that autism makes the person special, mentioning the gifts that autism gives including remembering things exceptionally well, creativity, being truthful, having an expertise on a particular subject, attention to detail, and high intelligence. Master Raney states facts, autism is something someone is born with or can be developed before the age of 2, statistically speaking, boys are likely to be 4-5 times more autistic than girls, and the person isn't at fault for the diagnosis whether it's Aspergers, Persuasive Developmental Disability-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegration Disorder, Classic Autism, or any other forms. In general, Master Raney points out that autistic people may feel alienated, pointing out how common the condition is. Master Raney points out famous people with the condition, which includes Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Andy Warhol, Wolfgang Mozart, Albert Einstein, Dan Harmon, Michael Angelo, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Newton, Tim Burton, Robin Williams, and Woody Allen, then Master Raney reveals that the narrator, Raney Kleiner, has autism as well. Master Raney points out the word "autism" as an acronym, standing for Always Unique Totally Interesting Sometimes Mysterious, Always Unique Totally Intelligent Sometimes Mysterious, or Always Unique Talented Incredible Special Myself. Master Raney points out that autism is common, 1 in 59 cases each year in the USA and 1 in 160 cases worldwide. Master Raney advises the audience to treat anyone they know with autism like a friend and make them feel welcome and good about themselves and points out that autism cannot be cured and will last a lifetime.

# **Trivia**

* Raney Kleiner (known as the Master Raney narrator) has been diagnosed with a Level 1 form of autism