Teen With Autism Advises Other "Different" Kids

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02 Apr 2010, 4:44 pm

I thought some of you might be interested in this:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/02/au ... l?hpt=Sbin

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02 Apr 2010, 4:51 pm

It sounds to me like an on-going success story ...

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02 Apr 2010, 6:33 pm

I'm disordered, not diseased.

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02 Apr 2010, 10:01 pm

Sure, and the article does not suggest differently:

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"Autism is a developmental disorder that impedes communication and social interactions, and it often includes repetitive behaviors. Diagnosed in childhood, the condition prevents some people from ever learning how to talk. As many as 1 in every 110 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

But yes, its author could have chosen a more appropriate source to reference.

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02 Apr 2010, 10:19 pm

leejosepho wrote:

It sounds to me like an on-going success story ...

Exactly. I thought it was an excellent success story and wanted to share it. I love hearing about people helping other people. I believe everyone has a hero inside them.

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02 Apr 2010, 10:36 pm

CockneyRebel wrote:

I'm disordered, not diseased.

I meant no offense, CR.

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03 Apr 2010, 3:35 pm

DenvrDave wrote:

CockneyRebel wrote:

I'm disordered, not diseased.