Autism Awareness: How do you feel about it?

[Hickory]

I read a Guardian article about an autistic child who befriended Siri...

[The Skarzs]

My little brother has high-functioning autism. It's more common than people think, but it can be hard to distinguish it from what people think is just bad behavior. Of course, some of my brother's problems are his behavior, but couple that with sensory and communication disorders, it's difficult. But we've been learning to deal with it. That doesn't make it any easier. . . it just makes us aware of it.

[Eulaliaaa!]

Is this an Autism Awareness month or something? It's cool that something like this exists, though I've never heard of this Awareness thing before. I didn't even know what Autism and Aspergers was until I was diagnosed with it 

[Skyblade]

Not that I know of, I just revived the thread.

[Eulaliaaa!]

Oh, that's cool.

[Morgazath]

 I myself have autism and several other things. Although autism makes people different than others, even those who have it as well, it truly makes someone unique. They see the world differently than others in amazing ways. Autism can change someone's mind and thinking process good or bad, I've seen both.....the bad is terrible and I feel sorry for them.

The good, however is amazing! Take me for example. I can come up with anything. Like when I look into the clouds, my mind works like a picture and create anything. It's not just clouds, though. It works with any pattern.

Many other people with autism can be amazing, be it good or ill. With help, however, people with autism can break through the autistic barrier and use those abilities to help them through the world.

[Eulaliaaa!]

^ I've heard that people with Autism and Aspergers have an imagination like no other. That's probably a good thing for me if I'm gonna be an author, authors need to write interesting books 

[Angelbunny]

I have autism.

[Wylder Treejumper]

I know lots of autistic/aspergers kids. They take a bit of getting used to, but they're usually amazing people.

That goes for most people with disabilities, actually.