Reflective Essay On Culture

The word “culture” is defined different to every person. It is how you interpret it in your life. Many ways of how we interpret culture is based on your ethnic, personal experience, and who you see yourself as. You interact with the group that best fits you. For instance, the language you speak, where you were born, the people you work with, and last but not least your career. Culture is rapidly changing as we continue to grow up. We belong to different group of cultures. There is not a certain culture you pertain to but how comfortable you feel within that culture. Indeed, there’s this quote used in Lisa Sherff and Karen Spector book, that explains that it’s not about the ethnicity or geological location you come from but based upon

For instance, not only do I believe I have the Hispanic culture but also interact with the Autism culture. I work with autistic kiddos. I interact with these kids on a daily basis and they are who keep me campaign. They have been part of my life since the day I began this job. I believe I have become part of the Autistic culture. I engage with them every day, for instance, I have teach them to dress, eat, and go to the restroom. My environment is surrounded with these Autistic kids. I have become part of their life just like they have been part of mine. I dedicate my time to these kids because I want a better future for them. Reason why I identify part of the Autistic kids is because I have become more involved in their community. In fact, those who are interpreters, identify themselves part of the Deaf culture. They environment in which they work Is with Deaf people. They have participate in events that contribute with Deaf people. The people you work with can become a factor to who you see yourself. The people around you shape your identity and personality. Therefore, culture also represent who you are and where you come

Many Deaf individuals were discriminated and not accepted by the community. They were seen as disabled and people had their own judgments. As I became more familiar with the Autism Culture it has been seen the same. Many people will not accept autistic kiddos because of their behaviors. The book, Sibling and Autism, defines autistic in the following, “A neurological disorder characterized by sensory overstimulation, difficulties in processing stimuli and challenges in social interaction.” (Kingsley, 2011 pg. 14) They will see those kids different from any other kids. Not only by the community but also by the family. Some family that have a child who is autism feel isolated. In fact, in a book called Siblings and Autism, talks about a girl named Debra who had a brother that was autism. She mentions about her family feeling isolate for having an autistic child. However, Debra knew she wasn’t the only sister who had a brother that was autistic. In addition, as a sister she accepted her brother as who he was and embraced his unique