A Developmental Disability
Autism is a disability that affects social development in the brain, and has been rising in the past years. There are many different variations of autism, ranging in severity. Because of the many negative effects of autism, and how fast it’s spreading, it’s probably a good idea to devote more effort to treating it. Autism comes from the greek word autos, and is a mental condition that hinders the development of social skills. This condition now affects 1 in 68 children in the United States, and has been steadily increasing. If a child doesn’t speak by 16 months they may have autism. Autism is the fastest growing disorder, yet the most underfunded. Autism has to be diagnosed by an actual doctor, and requires