Let's compare and contrast!
Mar. 14th, 2005 08:20 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Some of these traits are traits of autism and some of them are traits of cancer. Let's see if you can spot the difference!
This is a disease which is marked by excessive growth, aka tumors. Answer: Cancer. Hard to tell, but the word "tumor" gives it away.
This is a neurological difference/disability which is marked by either gaze aversion or staring. Answer: Autism. People with cancer generally will look you in the eye for the appropriate amount of time.
This can develop later in life. Answer: Cancer. It should not be possible to become autistic later in life.
This can kill you. Answer: Cancer. Contrary to popular belief, autism does not snatch children, nor does it kill them.
Congratulations. You now know the difference between autism and cancer. There will be a quiz later.
This is a disease which is marked by excessive growth, aka tumors. Answer: Cancer. Hard to tell, but the word "tumor" gives it away.
This is a neurological difference/disability which is marked by either gaze aversion or staring. Answer: Autism. People with cancer generally will look you in the eye for the appropriate amount of time.
This can develop later in life. Answer: Cancer. It should not be possible to become autistic later in life.
This can kill you. Answer: Cancer. Contrary to popular belief, autism does not snatch children, nor does it kill them.
Congratulations. You now know the difference between autism and cancer. There will be a quiz later.
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Date: 2005-03-14 07:23 am (UTC)