Persuasive Essay On Autism

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Lauren, who has already asked whether she, too, will have a child with autism. Says Singer: “I would like to be able to answer her with: ‘If you do, we will know how to help.’” (Wadman) It is comforting to know that there are people out there that are trying to help find a cure for autism as Singer shows her brother as in example, “If he had had early intervention when he was two, when his brain was more malleable, then who knows where he would be today,” says Singer, who visits him several times a year. “But I’m a big believer that you never stop trying.”(Wadman) As of now the debate is still happening. Unfortunately our President elect Donald Trump has stated opposition on vaccinations, “Mr. Trump’s publicly stated views on vaccines as being either harmful or somehow causing or precipitating autism.” (Hotez) Health officials and parents who believe in …show more content…

Which leads us to not judge but to inform. There are different situations we can’t control and one of them is unfortunately autism. I wish I could not care about this debate, but I do care and what is important is knowledge and patience. This vaccine and autism debate not only matters for the children’s health but for us as a society as well. I found this quote from an autistic 13 year old girl named Nicole that reminds us that we are all human. “The labeling undermines us in so many levels! But people don’t know, they need to be reminded that we too are God’s children. People don’t mean harm because they too are God’s children. Love heals lots of wounds. Love is patient, love is kind; my motto in life. You are loving. Mom has healed her consciousness to allow me to truly reflect my real identity as God’s perfect child. Just don’t let your senses get you fooled, we are more than our bodies. Find the truth so you can reflect your real being.” Learning about this debate I learned to not judge something you don’t know. In this debate where do you