Two autism advocates join together to make a documentary on the condition

By Staff Writer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in 110 individuals suffer from autism spectrum disorders. The class of conditions involve social and communication difficulties as well as intellectual disabilities.

However, one documentary created and produced by Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette called Wretches and Jabberers, aims to end the thought that disabled means dumb, The Associated Press reports. The two men have been advocates for 10 years for people with autism and the disabled community at large.

The film will open in 40 cities and was directed by Academy Award-winning director Gerardine Wurzburg. "My motivation is about changing the general public's perception about people with different abilities," he said.

Parents may wish to enroll their children in a boarding school to gain the benefits of social and communication skills training. Studies have shown that early intervention may help children overcome their intellectual difficulties.

The CDC reports that nearly 13 percent of children have a developmental disability, ranging from mild in nature such as speech impairments, to severe intellectual disabilities.