What Is Autism? Can It Be Cured? - Autism Documentary

What is autism? Can it be cured? What causes autism? What is the government's role in autism? What do autistic children look like?
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Created by a 10th grader, this 9-minute long documentary speaks about the disorder known as autism. It discusses what autism is, its causes, and its effects.

It also speaks of the social issues surrounding the disorder. It talks about the lack of awareness of autism in Indian society and touches upon its misconceptions. The documentary discusses the government's role in the handling of this disorder, and what society can do to increase awareness.


For more information on autism, visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/Autism_101.htm
http://www.autism-india.org/afa_aboutautism.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/autism/
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html

For autism schools and centers in India, visit:

http://www.autism-india.org/afa_otherlinks.html

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[jojoji69]

Atheed, great work done. Amazing approach, good interviews, and a great presentation. Keep it up. - Akshay

[atheedthameem13]

@jojoji69 Thanks a lot for the compliments.

[CausesWithoutRebels]

Very well done, its so pro. Just wondering, why did you choose autism?

-Roger.

[atheedthameem13]

@CausesWithoutRebels Thanks man. I chose autism because I have an autistic cousin, and he's my age, and I've seen him grow up, and the difference between us is huge. ANd I didn't really know very much about the disorder, so I was interested in it from that angle as well.

[parulgairola]

super likes! i ll be showing it with my presentation... i appreciate the efforts!!

[atheedthameem13]

@parulgairola

Thank you very much!

[dhruv2ahmedabad]

really good man. great job.