Essay On Children With Autism

Growing up people always ask the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Most children answer firefighter, ballerina, or in my caseload a fashion designer; however not all children may get the chance to follow their dreams, for example children with autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorder also known as ASD, is a disorder that affects the brain's development. AutismSpeaks.org distinguishes these disorders in different degrees on the Spectrum. Including difficulties in social interaction, verbal or nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. “ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances”(Autism Speaks).
It was a year or so later that he was diagnosed with autism. My cousin is now ten years old and still unable to talk along with many other disabilities. In addition to spending time with Drew, I have also worked at a summer camp with children with special needs. Several of our campers are on the Spectrum; every case being different. My cousin has one of the most severe cases I have ever been
In the article A Mother’s Interview- Me, My Kids and Autism, Liz states, she is tired and fantasizes about sleeping; Liz is a single mother of two and her youngest child is Autistic. Liz also discusses the issues of keeping a job and caring for a son with special needs. “In April 2011 Owen lost his place in his daycare as they were unable to care for him anymore and so after I finished my fourth semester out of six I stayed home with him until he started alternate day Kindergarten” (Lemieux). Not only is Liz raising her children on her own, she is struggling to keep a job and go back to school, causing her to put more stress on herself and