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Approaching Autism: A Documentary, Kathryn Merrill, J L. West
Approaching Autism: A Documentary, Kathryn Merrill, J L. West
Honors Theses
This is a video documentary that discusses and explores Autism.
What is it?
What does it look like?
How can I help?
Combating An Elusive Enemy: Understanding Autism, Brandy Ussery
Combating An Elusive Enemy: Understanding Autism, Brandy Ussery
Honors Theses
Autism is a disorder that affects one out of every one thousand children. It occurs more frequently in boys than in girls and brings with it complications that deprive those affected of a nom1al life. One such individual is a boy named Tyler Kubinski. Tyler is a twelve-year-old severely autistic child from Paragould, Arkansas. Tyler's world is limited by his inability to speak or communicate further than a scream or contorted laugh. He does not frighten or agitate easily but will strike out fiercely with his muscular legs or well-aimed spit to anyone nearby. Tyler does not interact with his …