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Sensitive Topic Mom says 11-year-old daughter with autism attacked by teens and adults
WARNING: Some of the video in the story (link at bottom of page) is graphic and might be disturbing to some viewers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio– The video is so violent, the victim’s mother has a hard time watching it.
“I was hurt. I was angry. I was upset. I was mad,” said Swann.
She said her young daughter has been bullied before, because the autism affects her ability to communicate normally.
“She mimics people,” said Joyce, “But she doesn’t mean no harm, because she... -
Feeling of belonging after diagnosis?
After your diagnosis, after the surprise/ relief/ shock wore off, and you started getting involved in the community here or with other autie's did you start to feel a sense of belonging or even home almost? Throughout my whole life I've never ever felt like I belonged- but once I started getting involved with others on the spectrum, for the first time I felt like I wasn't such an alien outcast. Is that pretty common with you guys too?? Feeling like you actually belonged somewhere- with other... -
Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome
I found this helpful article online today: A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME
I apologize if it's already been posted or if I have failed to post it in the appropriate place.
I find that it has some really useful information.
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Illinois to cut funding for autism support
Rutter: Rauner cuts autism program funding when target must be pensions - Lake County News-Sun
Am I glad I left Illinois in 1991. I though Tom Corbett, former governor of PA was a jerk. Raumer sounds like a psychopath. Of course, this is Illinois, where the mantra is vote early, and vote often. -
What's some of your favorite positive effects of your ASD?
We talk a lot about the negative symptoms of ASD or aspergers, but there can be some positive effects as well. Here are some of mine:
1. The ability to completely ignore things that don't interest me. This saves lots of time and allows more time to pursue the things that are most important to me. There is so much garbage in the world that wastes people's time and gets them sidetracked from the goals and values. An aspie can cut right through that. Marketers probably don't like aspies... -
Misophonia and Aspies?
So i just read about misophonia and realized that it sounds a lot like me but im not totally sure. Like the sound of people eating makes me unbelievably and incredibly angry. same with the sounds of loud coughs. And its nothing personal. Its just those sounds. And its not a mild frustration. Its anger i can barely control and hold sometimes. The feeling that comes with the sound is rather odd and difficult to explain. Can anyone relate? is it a common thing for aspies to have misophonia? -
National Autism Week: Mum shares her inspiring and uplifting story of having a child with autism
Laura and Jake Rhodes. 'You almost develop a sixth sense when you have a child with autism,' she says
Autism is much more common than many people think. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with the condition - that’s more than 1 in 100. If you include their families, autism touches the lives of 2.7 million people every day. Mum Laura Rhodes, whose son goes to the specialist Grange School in Gorton, tells her story.
“I suspected something might be wrong when Jake... -
Discrimination against autistic persons, the rule rather than the exception – UN rights experts
Discrimination against autistic persons, the rule rather than the exception – UN rights experts
World Autism Awareness Day - Thursday 2 April 2015
GENEVA (1st April 2015) – Two United Nations human rights experts today called for an end to discrimination against autistic persons and a celebration of diversity. Speaking ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, the Special Rapporteurson the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, and on the right to health, Dainius Pūras,... -
Job Interview, Should I Tell I'm Autistic?
So I have an interview coming up & now that I'm diagnosed, wondering about something. The position is admin assistant at a university campus. I'm wondering, should I tell the interviewer I have mild autism? But then proceed to tell about how & why it can be a good thing for them? Like my attention to details, my organization skills, my neatness, my punctuality, remembering facts, etc? Just being honest with them? I've seen some places say they wouldn't tell, but since my work history is so... -
Telegraph reporter claims Jeremy Clarkson has ASD
As some of you may know Jeremy Clarkson is a presenter on Top Gear. He often makes rude and hurtful comments. This reporter from the Telegraph claims he could be autistic. I find that hard to believe. Very hard.
Sympathy for the devil: why I feel sorry for Clarkson
What do you guys think?
My first reaction is irritation with this reporter. Why suggest autism because someone is rude and obnoxious all of the time?
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