Rhetorical Analysis Of Autism What We Know By Wendy Chung

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Over the years the knowledge and language used in discussions of autism has evolved, reflecting changing attitudes and increasing understanding of the condition. Knowledge is power and the language we use to talk about autism has the power to shape public opinion, influence policy decisions, and affect the lives of individuals with autism and their families. In this rhetorical analysis essay I will examine a Ted Talk video “Autism what we know (and what we don’t know yet” by Wendy Chung. The information provided discusses the current state of our understanding of autism. Various elements have a significant impact on the public’s understanding

She attended Rockefeller University and Cornell University. Chung was born on September 21, 1986, in New Zealand. Wendy Chung did a TED talk called “Autism- what we know (and what we don’t know yet). In the TED talk Dr, Chung provides valuable insight into the way the topic is framed and discussed in a public setting. Dr. Chung approach to discussing autism is clear and informative. Her talk provides various elements of the talk such as the speaker, the audience, the message, and the language used, in order to better understand the effectiveness of the presentation. Dr. Chung uses the appeal of Logos because she provides the audience with reason giving a logical argument on the overview of autism providing accurate and informative information throughout her TED talk. Dr. Wendy Chung is a geneticist and autism researcher, which gives her credibility and expertise in the subject matter. Throughout the talk she uses her background and knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of what we currently know about autism and what areas still need further research. The intended audience for the TED talk is likely a general audience with a general interest in autism. The talk is framed in a way that is accessible to a broad range of listeners, she also used clear and concise language to explain complex

Chung tries to identify the genes that might only be genetic and not because autism runs in the family. The cause of autism can come from a genetic change or mutation caused within that individual person. Dr. Chung states that there might actually be about two hundred to four hundred different genes that can cause autism. Dr. Chung provides ways to screen an infant for possible signs of autism. She provides her audience with valuable information that can assist in a possible diagnosis which can then lead to how to provide an early intervention for the child. In conclusion to her TED talk she provides information to new technologies that will provide opportunities for individuals with autism. Dr. Chung provides her audience with meaningful information that leads to further questions in order to go from what we know to what we yet have to learn in order to provide adequate help to individuals with autism.

In discussion about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I came across an article that sates “researchers has found more than 800 genes linked to autism. Recently researchers reported that more than 100 genes are implicated in developing autism” (Psychcentral, Klein, 2021). This article coincides with what Dr. Chung spoke about in her TED talk which is language, the role autism plays in different challenges and behaviors, and the genetic factors that contribute to autism. This article states the environmental factors that are linked to autism as well as biological