What Does Autism Mean?

What causes kids to experience the world differently from the way most other kids do. It's hard for kids with autism to talk with other people and express themselves using words. Kids who have autism usually keep to themselves and many can't communicate without special help.

A kid who has autism also has trouble linking words to their meanings. Imagine trying to understand what your mom is saying if you didn't know what her words really mean. Autism is ussually frustrating for the parents and kids. It is frustrating for the kid to come up with the right words to express their emotions or thoughts.