2 April is World autism awareness day. Just a couple of years ago in Ukraine this developmental disorder was separated from schizophrenia. The parents of such special kids believe this step is very important.
Moreover, thanks to recent innovations is education, children with autism have an opportunity to study at ordinary schools, because in the fifth form already, they do not feel discomfort in society. However, they do not go to the army and travel in public transport for free.
Autistic children do not have developmental problems, they just find it difficult to communicate with others. They live in their personal worlds. It is not interesting for them to play with other children. It is hard for them to adapt to society.
This syndrome is more common these days, than it used to be. In the US 1/55 children is diagnosed with the autism. In Ukraine – 1/68.
Besides, in Ukraine parents get financial support 1500 UAN per month for their kids.