What it's Like to L One in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Yet, even as a common condition, stereotypes hit autistic individuals in all aspects of life. Not every individual with ASD is affected in the same way, and therefore, it can be difficult for non-disabled individuals to empathize with people with autism. However, learning more about the lives of autistic individuals and understanding that they are still human beings can help bring awareness along with aiding and creating a more inclusive society. Feelings and emotions compose a significant part of an individual’s life. People with autism perceive and communicate emotions differently than those without autism. Some of them cannot always understand expressions, body language or sarcasm the same way those without autism can. This makes it more difficult for these individuals to understand the mood of the environment which could ultimately cause them to do things that may seem “irrational” in the situation. Their blunt responses combined with their lack of eye contact may seem rude, but it needs to be understood that
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