Autism is an invisible disability. We don’t intentionally go out of our way to think or work independently, but where we are tied to our emotions, it is harder for others to understand how our emotions work and how much we are tied to the way we view the world. We work on our own internal thinking. It's how we roll, because WE HAVE NO CHOICE.
Autism locks
If others took the time to understand our mental and emotional struggles, they would understand why. Autism means we’re mentally locked in our own heads. It is not easy to bridge the communication gap or bring understanding to how an autistic person thinks or presents. Autism is a social learning disorder.
Autism: It is important to drop the 'expectations'
It is a helpful way for others to look at our differences and the challenges we face, which also affect those living with someone with autism. People with autism move forward slowly and steadily. It is important that expectations are dropped with patience and perseverance used.
Sacrifices will have to made to fit the social norms. With an different perspective, it can bring a more mature understanding, particularly when what that person deals with is accepted and understood.
People have a hard time believing in and/or understanding any of the so called "invisible disabilities" like autism or depression which is sad.
Things have changed as far as people talking about these issues and attempting to address them, but there is still a very long way to go.
I watched this happening with my niece who was diagnosed with Asperger's but people still treated her like she acted out intentionally and pretty much ignored her condition.
They seemed to have a hard time understanding and relating to her, but I didn't seem to have that problem and always seemed to know where she was coming from.
The sad part of it all is that due to her issues being ignored, she became a single mother at a very early age, and her chances in life will be limited due to her very poor decision making.
It is a shame seeing as she's a sweet girl, I can only hope and pray for the best for her.
Thanks Randy. I'm with you and for a fellow Asperger sufferer I am totally with you and your niece. People with autism will always act out, sometimes inappropriately, but others must understand.
We must all have compassion, empathy and tolerance, we must want to understand others. But most of all we must want to come together, to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Those who can should do, and those who can't should have help by those who can and do.