Autism is a neural development disorder characterized by
impaired social interaction and deficits in verbal and nonverbal
communication.
No one knows the real causes of this condition and no cures exist.
There are several treatments to autism spectrum disorders, such
as drug therapy, speech therapy, psycho-motor therapy, psycho-
educational therapy, pet therapy, and facilitated communication.
This work tells about a family living with Autism Spectrum Disease.
(ASD). Emilia and Francesco, after having tried for a child for years,
they resorted successfully to artificial insemination (ICSI) and had
twins: Luisa and Riccardo. Only nine months after their birth,
Emilia became spontaneously pregnant with their third child,
Michele.
At two and a half years, Riccardo and Luisa were diagnosed with
ASD. Unfortunately, just a year later, Michele was diagnosed with
the same.
This is the daily life of Luisa.
Barbara Zanon is an italian photojournalist based in Venice, Getty Images contributor in the News, award wedding photographer, ISPWP/WPJA/AGWPJAmember.
Awards Lens Culture Critic's choice
POYi finalist
Budapest Foto Award
PX3
IPA, Lucie Awards
Center Santa Fe Editor's choice award
Kuala Lampur Portrait Prize
Julia Margaret Cameron Award
Renaissance Photo Award
