Introduction: Throughout your life, you will encounter people at school, at work, and in your social life who are living with disabilities such as hearing impairment, AD/HD, or mental challenges. Understanding these challenges will help you effectively and respectfully relate to the people around you. One mental disability that is becoming increasingly common is autism, a disorder that is characterized by difficulty with social interaction, among other symptoms. At the Web site below, you can learn more about this disorder.
Links to Explore:Autism Society of America: Understanding Autismhttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=WhatIsAutism
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