Autism Is ...

[TheLoneRanger]

This is such a lovely poem to explain Autism.

Autism is:

Unable to speak, or maybe speaking too much
Hugging everyone, or disliking touch
Escaping outside,
Or trying to hide
Excitedly flapping
Inappropriate clapping
Autism varies so much

Won't wear a coat, or wears one all year round
Fussy eater, or would eat dirt from the ground
Screaming or humming
Annoyingly drumming
Toys in a line
The same way every time
Autism varies so much

Struggling to learn, or has wonderful gifts
Obsessions of numbers, trains, films or lifts
Spinning around
Throws things on the ground
Constantly spitting
Aggressively hitting
Autism varies so much

Alone without friends, or controls every game
Always looks different, always dresses the same
Swinging on doors
Head banging on floors
Freaks at the dryer
Keeps climbing higher
Autism varies so much.

Can't answer questions, won't do as they're told
In their own world or bossy and bold
Over prepared
Anxious and scared
A spectrum so wide
But they all bring us pride
When autism touches our lives ...!!

 

[Professor]

I’m pleased to say my son is starting a BSc
In Games Technology at UWE in a week. To overcome ASD challenges to do this makes me so proud of him. And his sister who overcame anxiety as a teenager to complete her nursing degree and start in paediatric intensive care at Bristol Children’s next month. Just need to sell my house to move down now!

 

[Niigata Jack]

My Mrs works with some Autistic Children, hard work some days.

 

[sainthelens]

My 5yr old grandson has mild autism . He's lovable and everything that comes with it...but is also a genuine comedian in the making. Comes out with one liners other kids/grown ups wouldn't dream of.

 

[Muteswan]

Our youngest son (34) has an ASD. When he was diagnosed they called it Asperger’s syndrome. He’s high functioning but is susceptible to anxiety and panic attacks. He still lives at home and works at the DVLA.
As the prof said earlier, one of the proudest moments of our lives was the day he picked up his diploma for a degree in physics from Swansea University.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Our youngest son (34) has an ASD. When he was diagnosed they called it Asperger’s syndrome. He’s high functioning but is susceptible to anxiety and panic attacks. He still lives at home and works at the DVLA.
As the prof said earlier, one of the proudest moments of our lives was the day he picked up his diploma for a degree in physics from Swansea University.

Well done young Mutey, and you have every reason to be proud Mr and Mrs Muteswan

 

[Swanjaxs]

My 5yr old grandson has mild autism . He's lovable and everything that comes with it...but is also a genuine comedian in the making. Comes out with one liners other kids/grown ups wouldn't dream of.

At 5yr old he sounds well on his way Saint, the boy got potential

 

[Darran]

Beautiful thread.

 

[sainthelens]

At 5yr old he sounds well on his way Saint, the boy got potential

Lovely reply. Appreciated.

 

[Epaul]

Tw0 of my grandchildren have severe autism, my daughter has battled to get them main stream and suceeded, my eldest has just stared comp, couldnt be more proud of how she naturally has fitted in, youngest just started school and has so come out of his shell, moments for what life was made for

 

[Glyn1]

It's my fault, but I still don't know what 'autism' is, and if it's becoming more common. Did they have it 30 years ago, is it something 'woke'? I don't intend to cause offence but I'm clueless about all of this. Back in the 90s we had a classmate who kept himself to himself and was very quiet but would he have been autistic? It's not a word that we used back then.

 

[Muteswan]

It's my fault, but I still don't know what 'autism' is, and if it's becoming more common. Did they have it 30 years ago, is it something 'woke'? I don't intend to cause offence but I'm clueless about all of this. Back in the 90s we had a classmate who kept himself to himself and was very quiet but would he have been autistic? It's not a word that we used back then.

Autism is not new. It’s not an excuse. It does not go away, it’s with you for life. It is difficult to understand and imagine if you have no experience of it. There are different “levels” for want of a better word. If you’re interested in finding out more the link below might give some information that you may not know, but is very helpful to try to understand how an ASD (autism spectrum disorder ) person might behave/reacte or it might just confuse you even further. In my experience everyone is different, just as non- ASD people are, so good luck. We’ve been living with it in the family for 35 years more or less and we learn new things every day.

What is autism

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. There are approximately 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

www.autism.org.uk

 

[TheLoneRanger]

ADHD: How many of us will end up being diagnosed?

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

www.bbc.co.uk