Teens with autism visit Orlando watersports park

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of young people and their families gathered at the Orlando Watersports Complex on Sunday morning for a day of fun. The kids though had one special thing in common: they all have autism, which often affects how one acts around others. “I don’t like to be in a lot of social interactions, I like to be more isolated, it just feels more comfortable,” explained Derek Alexander, one of the teenagers with autism at the event. Autism shows up in different ways. Some people with autism behave and act normally, but others may have severe learning disabilities…