Imagine your senses being amplified. Or not knowing what to say or when to say it. Well, that is what some people with autism go through every day.

I am going to tell you the story of Jacob, a boy with autism. Even though this story is not real, I hope it will help you understand a little bit more about autism.

Different Pieces

(The Story of a Boy With Autism)

Lilia Ceja

When Jacob was born he cried a lot. The light was so bright, the room was so cold, and the people were so loud.

Why is he crying?

What's going on?

When he was growing up he hardly talked to anyone, looked at anyone, responded to anyone, or even tried to make friends with anyone.

Why don't you go play with those kids?

Thankfully when Jacob hid for his entire 3rd birthday party, his mom noticed that something was wrong and took him to the doctor.

Jacob?

There he got diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As Jacob's doctor explained to his mom, it is a development disorder that interacts with how the brain works.