Two autistic boys are restrained and tied to a radiator, 1982

Two autistic boys are restrained and tied to a radiator, 1982

Two boys with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are abused in a mental asylum in Lebanon in 1982. While autism has been noted in other earlier psychological documents, ASD was only first fully acknowledged by German scientist Hans Asperger during World War II, in which it became to be known as Asperger Syndrome, which is a term no longer used to diagnose people with ASD since 2013 in the USA but is still used in the UK. However, many people who have been diagnosed as having Aspergers Syndrome before 2013 still use this label.... Read story ASD is a disorder that affects individuals in different ways. Symptoms can include difficulty in socializing, sensory issues, difficulty in maintaining eye contact, repetitive actions, obsessions with specific things (now referred to as "special interests"), and poor motor skills, as well as difficulty communicating, to name a few. No two people with autism are the same. Autism is a comorbid condition, which means it is also possible to have other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder are examples of other conditions that people with autism may have. People with autism can be very intelligent, artistic/creative, have excellent memory, and have high levels of empathy. It is theorized that autism first appeared in humans at least 100,000 years ago. Some historians claim that autism has greatly helped humanity in its development, as some people with autism have displayed traits in history that are unique at various periods compared to neurotypicals, such as existing outside of social groups, having a good understanding of complex mathematics (which is thought to have significantly contributed to architecture) and being very organized. It is important to note that Hans Asperger is not someone to idolize, as he sent many of the autistic children he worked with to the gas chamber. Autistic people are amazing, strong, and valued! Photographer: José Nicolas Source: ATI

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