A Special Child The birth of a child is a joyous experience and blessing for most parents. However, knowing that one's child is disabled can be extremely painful for the family. Having an autistic child can be devastating and heartbreaking for the parents. Autism is one of the most complex and severe childhood developmental disorders. According to the American Psychological Association, Autism is a developmental disorder that is marked by the presence of impaired social …showed first 75 words of 1506 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1506 total…are going through this experience. I wish that one day we will be able to find the true cause and cure of Autism and put an end to this heartbreaking saga. Though I must say I feel blessed for having known each and every one of the autistic individuals I work with, for they may live in a world all their own but, every so often they let you in and that is a blessing.