National Autism Awareness Month: Boy Explains What It's Like to Live with Autism

An Irish boy named Sean gave the world a glimpse of what autism is like. Sean discussed what it's like to be diagnosed with Atypical Autism in his interview video posted on his uncle's Snapchat.

According to Mashable, James Kavanagh posted a Snapchat video (which is also shared on Facebook) as he interviews his nephew Sean, who was diagnosed with autism. His interview with Sean shed light as to what it was like for someone to be diagnosed with autism.

During his interview, Sean shared what makes him feel aggravated and what makes him uncomfortable. The video posted by his uncle, James, was part of the Autism Awareness which is being celebrated in the month of April.

"Stuff like loud noises and loud music just really get to me," Sean tells the viewers. "Stuff like personal space... it makes me a bit uncomfortable when people are too close to me. One of the most important things is be understanding. Try to let them into your activities. Always use literal language; never be sarcastic."

Autism Society started a movement known as the Autism Awareness Month. The group's aim is to educate people and raise autism awareness. Part of their goal is to make sure that people diagnosed with ASD will be given equal opportunity in the society. As they declared the month of April to be the Autism Awareness Month, the group expanded their scope in raising awareness this year.

For this year's autism awareness, Autism Society decided to reach out to the loved ones of the people diagnosed with autism encouraging them to be part of the team as collaborators. The groups aim is to shed light for autistic individuals, making them feel loved, accepted and appreciated.

 There are several inspiring stories about individuals with autism and how they managed to change the world in their own special way. If you do have an inspiring story involving kids with special needs, post it through the comment section below. We would love to hear them, and we might even feature them on our website in the future.