Lostathome wrote:
Y'know what would be handy? A drug that could temporarily give people autism.
For a week or so.
Thus the punishment would be so. Someone who makes that comment would be forced to live as an autistic for a week. After that, they may be allowed to say it as much as they like. But somehow, I don't think they will anymore.
hmmm...I've actually wished there was such a pill so that I could take it. Not only would I like a better understanding of what my kids' experience, my daughter's mind is AWESOME, and I'd like to try it on for a day. I think her experience of the world--the cognitive aspects--is far superior to mine.
I hope that doesn't sound crass or insensitive. But I wouldn't see it as a punishment, but an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective.
And, no, I wouldn't opt for it to be permanent. I have a hard enough time with my current impairments and I don't think I'd be able to take care of my kids properly (just to circumvent anyone who wants to counter with if I think it would be so great, would I want it to be permanent).
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Mom to 2 exceptional atypical kids
Long BAP lineage