Thoughts about people with autism
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₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
+1, couldn't have said it better myselfI think they are alive... And then have just as much of a right to be as myself. I also feel like some people with autism have a serious amount to offer to the human race as a whole. The autistic mind isn't even close to being understood as a whole and I feel some autistic minds have more to contribute to the arts, science, and technology than a majority of people born "normal" sort of speak. The often "single minded" way people with autism think, and perform is remarkable in the specializations their minds function in... If the average person could temporarlay harness that attention and focus of single subjects, and control it for the better good for humanity, than I can't imagine how much the human race as a whole could benefit. The possibilities are simply endless.
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💋Karma💋 wrote:
I agree as wellΞམར། Ξཀཥརཞཇ 🔨🔥💀 wrote:
This is the best general summary I've read yet from someone I know cares a lot about what he does.People with Autism should be treated like you'd want people to treat you. I work with autistic children and adults. Sometimes they need to be reminded when something is not appropriate, but so do people without disabilities. The most important thing to remember is their ability can always grow. To dismiss someone with autism as unteachable is probably the worse mistake one can make. To sum it up, people with autism require most of the things those without require. Love, encouragement, and opportunities to grow and expand. 👍
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Also like Karma, I agree. If anyone else would like to post, Plz do
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I would like to add this. If anyone on here (looks at this topic) has any-type of mental illness on the autism spectrum, most of these posts are people explaining how good people like you r and how talented you guys r. Just cuz you got autism (Aspergers etc.) docent mean you can't overcome it. Ty for viewing this topic
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There normal people the only difference is the lack the ability to show empathy
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There are 2 ppl @ my school with it and they are really nice
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That's great, Ty for posting idj and popo
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Xnabs wrote:
people are so cruel. i really hate that crap. its not just a word, its an insult to these amazing people. half the autostic people i've met are a million times brighter than me lol but thats okay. i would nvr call a mentally handicapped person that though. i was surprised they used it in my psychology book. you would think they could find a more politically correct word.I had an autistic friend. He was the best friend a kid could ask for. No one accepted him. It was sad. The "r" word was used frequently, and it really angered me. And that's how I almost got suspended.
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Agree with you irridescent. What really sucks is that so many people belive people with autism are nobody's. In fact, alot of people that helped build our country had autism, or forms of it such as asperger
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Reminder, Plz keep comments regarding this topic positive.
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Mr. 9 Toes wrote:
thats so true! i recently learned that Mozart, Jane Austen, Marilyn Monroe, and all these famous politicians, actors/entertainers & musicians had Asperger's Syndrome.In fact, alot of people that helped build our country had autism, or forms of it such as asperger
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My cousin is autistic.
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irridescent✨ wrote:
Yea, also many smart and unique people had asperger, such as Isic Newton, Albert Einstin, and Thomas Jefferson (his wasn't as servere)Mr. 9 Toes wrote:
thats so true! i recently learned that Mozart, Jane Austen, Marilyn Monroe, and all these famous politicians, actors/entertainers & musicians had Asperger's Syndrome.In fact, alot of people that helped build our country had autism, or forms of it such as asperger
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YOU wrote:
And come to think of it everyone likes him and is nicer to him than to other peopleThere are 2 people at my school with it and they are really nice
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idj wrote:
Well thats great that people r kind to himYOU wrote:
And come to think of it everyone likes him and is nicer to him than to other peopleThere are 2 people at my school with it and they are really nice
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The popo911 wrote:
I disagree. They display a normal range of emotions. They can sympathize, empathize, etc. it just appears differently that you might expect. I had a student once with Aspbergers. When another student lost a family member he did not display normal empathetic/sympathetic actions. However, "J" created the most beautiful drawing for her. It was incredibly intricate and must have taken him hours and, therefore, demonstrated his sympathy/empathy for her plight. Last time I talked to her she still had it.There normal people the only difference is the lack the ability to show empathy
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On the subject of autistic persons and emotions...remember that they are still human. They have all the same human experiences/needs/etc. as everyone else. What gets tangled in the wiring is the processing of those experiences and the subsequent reactions. If you were to see my son with his favorite stuffed animal you would've know he loves, he cares, he needs companionship, he sympathizes when necessary, and--granted--it's a stuffed animal but he is still a child. On a human level his favorite thing to do is hug his little brother. When they are together, though he is mostly nonverbal, his one repeated question is, "Hug?" It is usually the only thing he says.
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💋Karma💋 wrote:
Agree with you karma, Ty for posting this that explains that people that have autism are just like everyone with basic needs and reactions.On the subject of autistic persons and emotions...remember that they are still human. They have all the same human experiences/needs/etc. as everyone else. What gets tangled in the wiring is the processing of those experiences and the subsequent reactions. If you were to see my son with his favorite stuffed animal you would've know he loves, he cares, he needs companionship, he sympathizes when necessary, and--granted--it's a stuffed animal but he is still a child. On a human level his favorite thing to do is hug his little brother. When they are together, though he is mostly nonverbal, his one repeated question is, "Hug?" It is usually the only thing he says.
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It is very easy to be surprised and/or shocked by the responses to "overload" or "overstimulation" and assume that's the norm for all responses, I think. I remember holding my son so he couldn't hurt himself as he tried to bang his head on the floor (he is only slightly smaller than me so this is like wrestling an octopus if you're unprepared) once and seeing the faces of people passing in the hall where we were. Why was he upset? They were singing "Happy Birthday." He loves all music. Just not THAT song...and no one thought to warn us that time. It must have been shocking and somewhat misleading. God only knows what they thought I was doing. 😝
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Lol, at least you and him managed to get through that
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irridescent✨ wrote:
Mr. 9 Toes wrote:
thats so true! i recently learned that Mozart, Jane Austen, Marilyn Monroe, and all these famous politicians, actors/entertainers & musicians had Asperger's Syndrome.In fact, alot of people that helped build our country had autism, or forms of it such as asperger
Whoa Jane Austin was autistic? That seems unlikely, I'm only thinking from my own experiences of autistm, it should be noted that diagnosing people who died before the lable of autism came into being is a tricky and inaccurate business
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I've read a couple of bio's now that claim austins characters had traits of AS and that she was fairly introverted. To claim she has AS is to me nonsensical, she was clever in her writing and wrote about feelings in ways others did not, simple literary genius does not = autism. If anything the level at which she can understand social intricacies suggests quite the opposite.
In relation to her characters, she wrote about many invented characters (something someone with autism would likely find hard) and some of them where slightly clueless in their level of understanding, this is not only the case with many people but also offers opportunities for clever plot device.
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Posthumous diagnosis of anything is tricky business.
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YOU wrote:
LOL. Diagnosis while living is hard enough. 😂Posthumous diagnosis of anything is tricky business.
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jay k wrote:
And we assume we have the better life. I have a cousin with downsyndrome and she acts in very similar ways. She is wonderful and ALWAYS seems to be loving life...My wifes Aunty has really sever autism,she's now 45, but acts like a 7 year old, she's very argumentative, energetic, and is fascinated with cameras and photos, but you won't meet a more loving human being on this planet, it can sometimes be awkward when she comes to stay with us and we take her out, she was doing the birdy song dance in the middle of tescos, some people don't understand, we took her for Sunday lunch at the pub and she ran around squeezing everyone's cheeks, thankfully they were an understanding bunch,😱
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👆This warms my heart. My son has never met a stranger. He sings (not in English...we call it Klingon) and dances as well. And oddly enough they all seem to fall under his spell. Granted, he is odd by "normal" standards, but then WTH is normal anyway? He is literally the happiest person on earth (unless you sing Happy Birthday 😂😂😂).
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irridescent✨ wrote:
It started out as a simple medical diagnosis. Not a slant against a group of people. It simply indicates IQ relative to the average population and is still in clinical use because "mentally slow" is what it means. Nothing more. It was never meant to be anything more than a diagnosis...like arthritis. Ignorance and stupidity made it what it is today.Xnabs wrote:
people are so cruel. i really hate that crap. its not just a word, its an insult to these amazing people. half the autostic people i've met are a million times brighter than me lol but thats okay. i would nvr call a mentally handicapped person that though. i was surprised they used it in my psychology book. you would think they could find a more politically correct word.I had an autistic friend. He was the best friend a kid could ask for. No one accepted him. It was sad. The "r" word was used frequently...
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The Rhino wrote:
She did have Aspergers. However her case was very mild. Just because she was very good at socializing dosnt mean she didnt have it. Unlike autism (besides a few rare cases) people with Aspergers can overcome their mental disability (can be very hard)I've read a couple of bio's now that claim austins characters had traits of AS and that she was fairly introverted. To claim she has AS is to me nonsensical, she was clever in her writing and wrote about feelings in ways others did not, simple literary genius does not = autism. If anything the level at which she can understand social intricacies suggests quite the opposite.
In relation to her characters, she wrote about many invented characters (something someone with autism would likely find hard) and some of them where slightly clueless in their level of understanding, this is not only the case with many people but also offers opportunities for clever plot device.
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Mr. 9 Toes wrote:
The Rhino wrote:
She did have Aspergers. However her case was very mild. Just because she was very good at socializing dosnt mean she didnt have it. Unlike autism (besides a few rare cases) people with Aspergers can overcome their mental disability (can be very hard)To claim she has AS is to me nonsensical, she was clever in her writing and wrote about feelings in ways others did not, simple literary genius does not = autism. If anything the level at which she can understand social intricacies suggests quite the opposite.
I specialise in AS and have worked in the field for more than 5 years.
What evidence are you basing this assertion on? Because I have seen none.
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What evidence are you referring to? Jane Austin had Aspergers or that people with Aspergers can overcome it. (not perfectly but close enough to be considered normal)
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