learning about the four capacities of self in the article “Sharing One Skin” by Jeanette Armstrong. Expresses how important it is to know who we are and where we came from to understand our ways of living as individuals. Armstrong points out that when identifying people they see them through “ having four main capacities that operate together: the physical self, the emotional self, the thinking-intellectual self, and the spiritual self.”(463)physical self, using conscious interactions with our bodies and everything around us. emotional self, to form bonds with particular aspects of our surroundings like using your heart. The Thinking-intellectual self allows us to store memory of various information. The fourth and final self. Our spiritual self, our true self that has great powers, requires great quietness to “activate”.

Memories and stories are connected to our land as B. Toastie in the article “ How place names impact the way we see landscape” expresses how important it is to understand and learn about our “ place identity”. where an individual feels connected to the surrounding environment around them. It's important to know our place identities so we can continue to teach our future generations about these secret places that connect to us as Indigenous people. A lot of places are attached to stories. Stories connect to how things were taught back then to how we use them today and will continue to teach and remember. As Toastie mentioned “The story can persist. It’ll always be there, it’ll be attached to the lands as long as we remember that story. I don’t think those stories ever go away”(7). 

  Living during the early American education years as a child was impacted in ways we aren't today. As expressed in the article “ And Then I Went To School” by Joe Suina. Mr Suina expresses his time during school showing how their new teaching and living way affected him in many harsh ways. Separating Suina from his tradition and culture. To Suina “It was a new and bewildering experience. One [he] will never forget”(2). Changing Suina, Making him accept the fact that he was taking on the white man's ways. And the way to try to connect back to his tradition is to stick with also the white man's ways.

 “All Americans must learn the history of relations between the Indians and the federal government, recognize the unique legal status of the Indians, and understand the heritage and culture.”(11) A quote from “ Indians of the North American” by Frank W. Porte lll. Giving us insight on what happened when the Europeans first arrived in the North American Continent. How when civilizing us it has affected Indians in the past, and our future generations. Porte describes the differe”nt myths that have been told about Native Americans from all the made-up history and culture they have portrayed in movies, books, articles, and government studies about Native Americans when we were “ discovered”. Porte mentions the different acts that helped Natives in situations involving losing or keeping lands. Apon Porte describes major issues that as affected most of the generations, Porte explains that no matter what happened we are trying to help and overcome all of the damage the Europeans have caused to our tradition and culture. 

The Overall History About Autism can be a lot. Learning about the history of Autism the article “ Autism: Overview” by Beverly Ballaro. Provides many facts about Autism from the history of the term that was given to describe the different stages of Autism and their symptoms Ballaro mentions many discoveries and predictions that led to the increased rate of Autism through the years. Such as predicted “ environmental toxins infectious agents, vaccines, perinatal medication, And food additives” or even by genetics. The overview also mentions different Acts that were introduced to have helped to be able to research more about Autism.  

“ Autism” and article by Slaughter, And Virginia. Expresses different points you may see or read about Autism. The causes and symptoms expressed when being able to observe symptoms, how race, gender,  color, and how the environment could be put in the chance of getting autism. Regarding their language development, someone with ASD could have a delay and a 25 to 30 percent chance of not being able to develop viable language, leading to stereotypes that could be put out due to not being able to communicate. Lastly, treatments and therapy have individuals thinking that there are treatments for ASD and thinking they can just fix the person but in reality, using many therapy techniques can reduce the level of autism but not get rid of it fully. 

Parents/caregivers, Educators, and Doctors all suffer from a lack of awareness about ASD in China. The “Current status of and challenges posed by autism spectrum disorder in China” Gives the public knowledge, and attitudes toward ASD. It shows how parents usually prevent their children from interacting with outsiders, seeing ASD as “the shameful truth”. Educators do not have the proper training to work with children with disabilities. Doctors are young, and there is an acute shortage of pediatricians. However, doctors are pushing for China's society to try to gain general knowledge of ASD to help pinpoint ASD in the future.  

ASD in Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges from limited resources, cultural stigma, and the lack of specialized services. “ASD in Africa: Current challenges in Identification, Assistance, and Treatment.” Shows the efforts that are being brought into play to help improve the services and perspectives among schools, health care, and families. By also creating work groups, training, and support groups to minimize the bad or misunderstood facts on how Africa sees a child who isn't the same. However cultural beliefs play a big role, which is not stopping but slowing down the communities to change their awareness level about ASD.

“Autism in Australia: understanding, challenges, and Support” shows that “Australia has significant implications for individuals families, and society as a whole. With an increasing number of individuals on the autism spectrum, there is a growing need for appropriate and accessible support services, including early intervention programs, educational accommodations, and employment opportunities.” As Australia has many organizations and support systems to help those individuals, and families to ensure they can live a fulfilling and meaningful life. To promote autism acceptance focus on embracing neurodiversity, recognizing the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with autism bring to society.