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Through the Eyes of a Child with Autism (Part One)

I May Be His Voice, but He is My Hero

By Shelly, published Mar 18, 2007
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In today's day and age Autism is not that uncommon yet the world still continues to fear what they do not understand. Truth of the matter, every one in one-hundred and sixty six births will relate in Autism, the fastest growing developmental disability in children. Both male and females can develop the disorder but it is four times more common in males than it is in females. At a growing rate of ten to seventeen percent a year now is the time for us all to research, educate and do our parts to assist the demise of this unfortunate disease for all the brave souls whom deal with, struggle through and refuse to let win their battle!

Autism knows no discrimination every walk of life faces subjection and there is no way out, not yet. Autism usually appears around the first three years of life thought to be the result of neurological disorder that affects the brain, later impacting communication and social skills. Everyone is different as are their degrees of the daily situations. With the assistance of trained specialists and early interventions the healing can begin as the person can begin to regain their future having Autism is one thing but to not let it have you is the start to a cure.

When one sits and researches the aspect of Autism you could discover there are countless celebrities and well known figures whom also suffered with this disorder, an example, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Brian Wilson though just a few mentioned look where they ventured in life and the feats they conquered. I recommend reading: "Emergence: Labeled Autistic" by Dr. Temple Grandin to begin an understanding of this unknown world for Dr. Grandin whom is not only a recognized and established psychologist but alos, an Autistic.

Personally, I am a single mother of two, my youngest now seven suffers from Autism. I too was completely unaware of any signs until one day I awoke to discover my baby whom had always done everything far advanced was acting completely different than he did, before.

Through the Eyes of a Child with Autism (Part One)

My beautiful son, Dakota Michael, always my hero!

Credit: Me

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Takeaways
  • Early Interventions
  • Social and physical therapy
  • Signs of warning
Did You Know?
Autism knows no discrimination, with the vast growing rate of every one in one hundred and sixty six births developing Autism now is the time to research, educate and do your part.
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This is a touching article!..you are such a great Mother and an inspiration to other mothers all around!...

Posted on 12/17/2007 at 8:12:04 PM

 
Great stuff Shelly. I hope you'll come back to AC and write more soon.

Posted on 11/14/2007 at 10:11:00 AM

 
Nice article!

Posted on 09/23/2007 at 1:09:00 PM

 
Great article!

Posted on 05/18/2007 at 1:05:00 AM

 
That was very touching... Thank goodness he got to tell you that he loves you before it set on fully. I know they'll find a cure for this one in the next decade, we can only hope it will be a retrogresive cure for your son's sake.

Posted on 05/05/2007 at 10:05:00 AM

 
Keep writing the articles! This was very good. My grandson has Asperger's (I have an article on my CP Page too). The more word gets out about these wonderful children, the more people will begin to understand them. This is a tremendously growing epidemic and educating the public is so very important. I wish you all the very best of luck. These are such interesting, wonderful children. Everyone should get to know an autistic person. They have so much to teach us!

Posted on 05/04/2007 at 12:05:00 AM

 
A very good article...I have done a lot of study on autistic spectrum disorders...a great read

Posted on 04/26/2007 at 1:04:00 PM

 
Great article! This is very important information for parents.

Posted on 04/25/2007 at 10:04:00 PM

 
My angel was diagnosed with Autism at Children's as well. I wept at your words.

Posted on 04/23/2007 at 12:04:00 PM

 
Good for you for speaking out about what your son goes through. I admire you for seeing that your son is precious still despite the fact that he has a disorder. So many parents resent a child like that and view them as burdens. He is lucky to have a mother like you who loves him and is trying to understand him.

Posted on 04/17/2007 at 2:04:00 PM

 
my godson is autistic...it's hard to understand all the time!

Posted on 04/13/2007 at 8:04:00 AM

 
This is a very good article, I wish you all the best. Thank you!

Posted on 04/12/2007 at 1:04:00 PM

 
Good Article, I also admire your stregnth!!

Posted on 04/10/2007 at 5:04:00 PM

 
Very informative. Thanks!

Posted on 04/09/2007 at 10:04:00 AM

 
I have a friend who has a 7 year old with autism as well...I gave her a hedgehog for him as they serve as "therapy pets" for autistic children and it seems to help him alot. I don't know if that is something you moght want to consider? I also wanted you to know that I admire your strength- it's hard enough to do it on your own let alone facing such a condition. You are in my thoughts and if you ever just need an ear to listen, let me know. :)

Posted on 04/09/2007 at 7:04:00 AM

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