The Two Sides of Autism
There are good and bad things that come with autism. Many people think that autism is a disorder in which patients just have learning disabilities and temper tantrums. Even though that may be the case, people don't understand that autistic people can in fact be very intelligent. When a fellow student Rachel Hayden was asked what the description of autism was, she responded with "Autism is a learning disability." This example shows that a lot of people think that autistic people just have learning issues and that's it. This websites goal is to have people get a better understanding and appreciation towards autism.
Some Examples of Autism
Two examples of autism are seen in the movie Temple Grandin and the novel The Curious incident of the Dog In the Nighttime. They provide a better idea as to what autism really is. The characters Temple Grandin and Christopher Boone are both the main characters with autism in the book and movie. They each share characteristics, but then they also have their own separating differences.