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04 Sep 2010, 12:55 pm

...to tell everyone in the world something about autism.

Assuming that they can understand you (no language barriers), and are going to listen (but not necessarily agree with) what you say--what would you tell them?

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04 Sep 2010, 12:59 pm

Because I have Asperger's, sometimes my facial expressions don't match what I'm actually feeling. I am not constantly 'depressed' or 'bored'... my face just does not always express what I am feeling at that moment.

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04 Sep 2010, 12:59 pm

(I hope I did that somewhat correctly.)

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04 Sep 2010, 2:39 pm

1. I cannot conceive of my saying anything meaningful in only 30 seconds. It takes me that long to say "Look out."

2. I have to say [long time linguist, long time lousy communicator] that understanding the words and even listening without prejudice does NOT guarantee comprehension.

3. That said - what I would like to drum into EVERYBODY's head - including mine - is:

IT IS ALL RIGHT TO BE DIFFERENT.

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04 Sep 2010, 2:55 pm

I am not bad, I am different, accept me and let's grow old and rich and wise together.

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04 Sep 2010, 2:56 pm

Callista wrote:

in an ideal world maybe, but the world never really hears and often has blinders on.

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04 Sep 2010, 3:00 pm

Philologos wrote:

^ this

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04 Sep 2010, 5:42 pm

After contemplating the answer for about 15-20 minutes, I would have to say:

Listen to my words, not to my tone or body.
In fact, whenever we communicate, I'll talk thru a blowing fan, and you'll keep your eyes closed. Sound good? Awesome.

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04 Sep 2010, 5:53 pm

"LISTEN to my words, just once in your miserable lives, I beg of you, you sons of a motherless goat!"

Sorry Callista for my inappropriate reply. I got issues.

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04 Sep 2010, 5:54 pm

OddFiction wrote:

EXCELLENT!

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04 Sep 2010, 5:57 pm

I do not wish to be cured. I want acceptance, instead. I do not have an illness or a disease.

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04 Sep 2010, 6:27 pm

I can learn. This is not a cure, this is not a miracle, this is not because of chelation or going GF/CF. This is because of being human.

(I'm bad at judging how long it takes to say something or do something. I did try watching a clock, but I'm not sure...)

What's this for?

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04 Sep 2010, 7:37 pm

We are autistic, so we are different. Accept us or not, take us or not, we always have been and will be. Accept us, we'll accept you back. Don't accept us, it won't matter. If you don't accept us, you don't understand us. All that matters are the people who do.

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