Hi im a Los Gatos high school student and im doing a research paper on the oppression of Autistic people. Part of my research paper includes an interview with an organization that is helping Autistic people. I was wondering if you would take the time to answer the following questions for me,

1. Do you have any statistics of how many children are affected by this disablitly?
2. Do you find that the disbility is getting better/made progress with special schooling and therapy?
3. Do you feel that the Autistic people are oppressed becasue they are misunderstood or feared?
4. Do you have any uplifting stories that i could share with my class?
5. Do you have any information that i could share with my school on how to help autistic people live a more productive and engaging life?

I really appreciate your time and input and look foward to your reply.

My nephew is autistic but able to express himself very well verbally.

He is only 7 years old and had the insight to ask his mother this question: "is it worse never to be loved or to not be able to love?"

(He has asked numerous questions of a similar kin, which seem beyond the understanding of a 7 year old child of normal intelligence. I am a teacher and have taught children from 5 to 8 years old for many years.)

He is loved by many people but I'd like help with the second part of his question. Can a person with Autism LEARN to love others if they don't have the ability presently?

How will I be contacted if there is a response to my question?

Thank you for your help!

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Does anyone know where I could take my son for swimming lessons? He would need someone who was willing to work with his high anxiety and also his coordination problems.

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My 3 year old daughter wakes up every night crying.  Is that normal behavior for an autistic child?