AUTISM AWARENESS
Ezra's character is on the autism spectrum. It's been around a very long time, just with different names, often condescending or derogatory.
Black represents the darkness of ignorance. The gold script is the light of Ezra’s spirit shining through it.
The Mayo Clinic’s definition of autism from their website.
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and getting along with others socially. The condition also includes limited and repeated patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and the severity of these symptoms.
Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were once thought to be separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and a form of widespread developmental disorder that isn't specified.
Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood. Over time, it can cause difficulty functioning in society. For example, people with autism spectrum disorder may have problems being social or when in school or at work. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year of life. A small number of children with the condition appear to develop as expected in the first year. Then between 18 and 24 months of age, they may lose some skills and develop autism symptoms.
There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder. But getting treatment early, during the preschool years, can make a big difference in the lives of many children with the condition.
But just like many history books, clinical definitions are as dry as sandpaper. Follow “Ezra’s Light” through his character or videos from folks who live with and understand the human perspective.