Autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD, is a neurological disorder affecting approximately 1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls in the United States. The government has said the autism rate has increased by 10 to 17 percent a year in recent years. ASD is a disease that has a significant impact on the life of a child, their family and those around them. A child diagnosed with autism will struggle daily to cope with normal life situations, such as communication and social skills, that normal toddlers are able to acquire naturally. There are three main types of ASD: autistic disorder, also called "classic" autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Developmental Persuasive Disorder-Not Elsewhere Specified, short for PDD-NOS, also called "atypical autism." Autism spectrum disorder is a syndrome known to have no cure, but it can eventually lead to a normal life, with the help of family and peers over the years. Autistic disorder also known as “classic” autism is an ASD. I would say that this type of autism is what most people think of when they hear about someone with autism. This disorder leads to many types of social impairments. This type of autism makes it more difficult for a person to develop relationships with others, such as when it comes to making friends, or any type of group or social interaction. It can sometimes be difficult for parents to recognize the symptoms of ASD. Children with autism will show symptoms from a very young age. They will normally start to appear before the age of three and some will even show symptoms of future problems. It all depends on the child, as others might not develop until after 24 months. Some of the symptoms include delay in language and speech, being in the middle of a paper... in the future, the child will be able to live a happy life with little or no symptoms due to the 'autism. In Florida, the recorded rate of children with ASD in 2008 was 211, that rate has likely increased by at least a few more digits. The highest rate of Blacks, Whites, Hispanics and Asians with the highest percentage rate of autistic children in Florida is Hispanics with a rate of 52.9%, the rate is quite high compared to the rest of the races. One fact about an autistic child is that his brain does not react differently to his mother's face than to strangers. Autism spectrum disorder is such a unique and engaging topic, with so much still unresolved, that more people should examine it and question the facts. Anything that exceeds the limits, and therefore "abnormal", does not necessarily have to be "inferior" (Hans Asperger 1983)