-1I started this story a while ago.. I think I'm gonna try again a few people liked it before... Its about a young girl name Maya who has autism.. Autism is a developmental disorder that some people are born with — it's not something you can catch or pass along to someone else. It affects the brain and makes communicating and interacting with other people difficult. People who have autism often have delayed language development, prefer to spend time alone, and show less interest in making friends. Another characteristic of autism is what some people describe as "sensory overload": Sounds seem louder, lights brighter, or smells stronger. Although many people with autism also have mental retardation, some are of average or high intelligence.

Its nothing special but I figured I could give this story one more shot...

CHAPTER 1 STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Cast
Gavin- Quinn's boyfriend
Felicia- Maya's sister
Quinn - Best friends with Felicia
Devon Felicia's boyfriend
Maya- She has autism, Felicia's older sister
Haden- Boyfriend of Maya

Chapter 1

Alot of people ask me when they see my older sister Maya if she is younger then me and if she "retarded". I've known Maya since I was born why would I tell someone she is retarded. She is the smartest person I know. I don't understand why people label the MRDD. My best friend Quinn just adores Maya. Just because Maya looks younger doesn't mean anything... I love Maya... I remember when I was little Maya had to go to the Doctors alot and she always had to have her poetry book. She loved poetry. She had some wacky sayings that she would blurt out randomly like "Betty Crocker Butheads" or "A pig is standing victory at sea". I giggled and she smiled at me. Thats how I new that Maya was beyond special...

"Wow, Felicia that was a good Essay." smiled Dr Pittman

Felicia took a deep breath.

"Thanks. I'm still working on it. I still need to add the truth about Autism, Dr. Pittman. Its all most done." she smiled.

"Great. Do you think you'd be able to read that essay at Kalhorn Community College for Autism Awarness Conference?"

Felicia's jaw dropped.

"Uh.. Me?" she stampured

Dr. Pittman chucked.

"Yes Felicia. You." he winked.

"Wow..Freshman at Kalhorn Community College reading for a conference... I mean not... just any conference Autism Awarness." she said slowly

Felicia walked out of the classroom and headed home...

note from author

I am still working on Chapter 1... Once its finished I will repost the entire Chapter...