Essay Problem
The following animation discusses autism spectrum disorders.
YouTube Video: "Autism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology"
Temple Grandin is a scientist and activist who was diagnosed with autism as a child. In this TED Talk presentation, she talks about how her mind works.
TED Talk Video: "The World Needs all Kinds of Minds" by Temple Grandin.
Task
• In your opinion, is autism a disorder or a form of neurodiversity? If it is a disorder, can it be cured? Should it be cured?
• What might be some possible causes for the dramatic increase in the number of cases of autism?
• When considering how to fund research related to autism, should we as a society be focused on curative measures, investigating the cytology of autism, or on accommodations for people living with autism?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.