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Everyone is different. We all have our strengths, unique talents, and weaknesses. Although most of us have the ability to hide our challenges from the public eye, there is a vast majority of people with disabilities that do not have this security blanket. Their difficulties and needs are on broad display for all to see, and they are often treated differently because of it. Children with special needs are at an even greater disadvantage as their disability, whether cognitive or physical, often isolates them from their peers.

Focusing on education, civil rights, and healthcare, I will explore the treatment of these individuals and the subsequent impact on their families in recent years and provide tangible societal reforms to move closer to social justice for all individuals.

According to a 2018 CDC survey, 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This disorder presents itself through a variety of symptoms, including repetitive behaviors, and difficulty with social interactions. However, not all people are affected in the same way. While some people with autism are high functioning, but struggle with social interactions, others are non-verbal and require constant assistance in everyday tasks. As a result of the spectrum of symptoms and severity people diagnosed with autism exhibit, it has been difficult to navigate how to interact with these individuals in day to day settings.

In addition to the affect these disabilities can have on the child, they have a larger impact on the family, as well.

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