An Introduction

Hello there!


My name is Thaonhi and I am a junior in high school. For my 11th grade year, my English class is taking a year long study on whatever our passions are -- whether they be cancer research or the art of juggling. 


So welcome to my year-long research on autism! My interest in autism is inspired by people around me. At school, there is a special education class I often see in the library, in hallways, and in the cafeteria. My neighbor and dear friend, David, has Down Syndrome. My three cousins, Tyler, Ricky, and Ivan have autism while my cousin Emily has Asperger Syndrome. And walking in the supermarkets or down the sidewalk to the Baskin-Robbins, I see people who have a unique mental functioning. 


On a day to day basis, we encounter such inspirational people who. despite their setbacks, succeed in the most incredible ways. My goal with this project is learn more about these mental disorders, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I hope to understand  the science behind their disorders, the therapies, and their ways of coping and overcoming them. 


Wish me luck and feel free to join me on this journey. 
Thaonhi