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Researchers Discover Genetic Patterns of Autism
Written by Time Magazine, Alice Park
An international group of researchers reports the discovery of a set of rare genetic variations that may increase susceptibility to autism spectrum disorders. The new study, which came out of the Autism Genome Project Consortium, the largest database of genetic information from families with autism, was published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
“I’m an Artist” is a film about students with learning disabilities including autism at special needs schools who achieve confidence, positive reinforcement and hope through the schools’ art program. This documentary provides a glimpse into the daily struggles and challenges that children with learning disabilities face everyday. At the heart of the film is the school’s art teacher, Mary Jo. Her unwavering enthusiasm for her students show that students with learning and emotional disabilities can achieve more growth than most people believe possible.
As quoted from My Child Without Limits,
"Autism is a severe developmental disability that generally begins at birth or within the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions -- causing delays or problems in many different skills from infancy to adulthood. For example, both children and adults with autism usually exhibit difficulties in social interaction as well as in verbal and non-verbal communication. They also tend to be interested in odd, repetitive, or restricted activities. While the majority of autistic children look completely normal, they differ from other children by engaging in perplexing and distressing behaviors."
