The+Term+Autism+and+Ranges

= **So what is Autism?** =

=== **Kids with Autism act differently from the way most other kids do. For them it's a lot harder to communicate. Some autistic children are usually shy and can't express themselves without special help. They may also react to different environments in strange ways. For instance loud noise can often bother them to the point where they plug their ears. Or being touched in a friendly way can make autistic kids uncomfortable. They also can't understand things as easily as other kids. For example, if someone smiles meaning their happy, they can't match the facial expression with the emotion. Usually they can't make sense of words to their meanings. Try thinking about if your parents were trying to tell you something, and you couldn't get one word they said? Frustrating, right? They may also act differently. They could say words repeatedly, move their arms around, have tantrums, or only play with one specific toy. Another thing is autistic kids mostly likely have a schedule. Like my cousins, when I stay at my great grandma's they always have the same rooms. If they don't they might cause a fit. Autistic kid's brains have trouble with making sense of the world. All the time your brain is making out sounds, tastes, sights, and things you feel. Autism can affect all of that. It really can change everything in your daily life.** ===