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created_utc,score,domain,id,title,ups,downs,num_comments,permalink,selftext,link_flair_text,over_18,thumbnail,subreddit_id,edited,link_flair_css_class,author_flair_css_class,is_self,name,url,distinguished
1343584614.0,370,self.autism,xckwv,Autistic girl video inspired me to ask you about something I've struggled with my whole life: massive over abundance of sensory input,420,50,372,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xckwv/autistic_girl_video_inspired_me_to_ask_you_about/,"Hi /r/autism. I'm a guy in my 30s and I've been struggling with a problem my whole life. I hope I don't offend anyone with this post, but this path I'm following is the biggest source of hope I've had in a while to figure this out about myself.
I never would have thought about autism until I watched the video about the severely autistic girl who was communicating through the computer, and she said something about how she is constantly overwhelmed by all of her senses and how she has a hard time looking at people's faces because it's like taking ten thousand pictures.
All of my life I've struggled with this characteristic. I've always referred to it as trying to drink from a raging river, because a firehouse is too tame a comparison. My senses don't seem to have a filter the way other people's do, I don't seem to have a ""background"" everything is always ""on""; I am always aware of the feel of everything I'm touching like clothing etc, I know my own heartbeat and can hear it constantly thumping, every conversation and sound around me is competing for my attention, I have a very complex sense of taste (which is awesome at least) and my sense of smell is ridiculous (like I found out one day that it is not normal to know who is pooping in the restroom with you at the office by the smell and women don't like it that you know when you know without being told that they're menstruating). I have very vivid sight and often see things that others don't, or long before they do (like a car coming to do something stupid, or some shady guys acting shady). I got teary the first time I watched Limitless because it seemed like someone understood what I go through (I even get those horrible bouts of blackouts with missing time if I don't eat and keep up with sleep) even though it was portrayed positively in that movie. Sadly, I have such a monster rush of information I can't do most of the tricks with it that he can.
Secondly, when I am conversing with people I get this massive amount of micro expressions in every second. I got really interested in Paul Ekman's work some years back (the guy Lie To Me is based on) because I was what he referred to as ""a natural."" Reading faces and body language is often overwhelming, and my biggest problem in relationships is making judgements about which of the hundreds of different emotions every second are the most important (I have learned that the ""last one"" before neutral is usually the more ""real"" one, but I still struggle a lot). I am incredibly empathic, often to a debilitating degree.
It often takes an immense amount of concentration for me just to filter out the useless information I am flooded with, whereas it seems for most people that they struggle to pick up on the most obvious (to me) of details of their surroundings. It's utterly exhausting. And on top of that, at least once or twice a day when I let my guard down, I'll look at someone or someones and it's like my brain downloads this massive dump of perfectly captured information about the situation. Like ten thousand times more detailed and vivid than usually just glancing around. But it's not all sensory (like although I can picture it perfectly, I couldn't describe people's clothing) it's more like a complete snapshot of the universe, this massive sensory and empathic input, like I could sit and describe exactly how this person is. Sometimes it feels so intense I feel like I *am* that person for a few seconds after, like the only thing separating me from them is this thin veneer of our brains. The memory and effects lasts for hours and is super distracting.
I also have a crazy gift for remembering the faces and body language of everyone I meet, and am frustrated often that I recognize someone but can't place where (and it's not imaginary, there's been a bunch of times we figured out something random like we were both at the same music festival or something) but this one is more of a useful superpower but I thought it was worth mentioning.
I've read about autism and I don't seem to have any other characteristics, but I don't know anymore. I am successful and happy, I am very gifted socially, I can relate to people (too much sometimes), I don't have trouble picking out focal clues, etc. That's why I'm coming to you because like I said this is the first time I've had hope in years.
Because I'll be honest, when I heard that girl talking about those problems, I got teary-eyed. I've always wished there was some way I could tone it down when I wanted to, like a pill or a technique, because I've been completely on my own about this my whole life. Alcohol is the only thing that helps, but it gives me terrible tunnel ""vision"" and I generally find it unpleasant to be drunk. (The ironic possibility that this tunnel vision is more like ""normal"" people has not been lost on me.)
Sorry that this is long and rambley, I just don't know what to talk about. I want to ask questions, but I don't even know where to start. I guess, does this sound like something like autism, and does anyone have any suggestions for what I can do? Like more reading, resources, or drugs to help, or something. Anything. I've mentioned this to doctors during my life and they always just give me ADD drugs which do nothing for me. I don't want to say I'm desperate because I've taught myself to deal with this over my life, but I think if I found something that would help give me relief from this constant assault, I probably wouldn't be able to stop sobbing for days.
***
**Edit:** I love that you're all so interested and I'm honored to have your attention. I want to reply to each and every one of you but I need to take a break. Now I know why people always post this in their AMAs! I promise I will reply to everyone one of you. Thanks for taking this far beyond anything I could have hoped for.
**Edit 2:** Break time again. There's so much amazing and insightful things going on in this thread, I'm excited to get back but I really need to do something else for a while. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1343690358.0,,,True,t3_xckwv,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xckwv/autistic_girl_video_inspired_me_to_ask_you_about/,
1335198544.0,263,youtube.com,socma,"Father With Autistic Son Sends His Kid To School With A Wire, Exposes Bullying And Abuse By Teachers",307,44,65,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/socma/father_with_autistic_son_sends_his_kid_to_school/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/qei-77cwLRwckihe.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_socma,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfkscHt96R0&feature=colike,
1367881476.0,231,i.imgur.com,1dtonb,"Big step for my 4-year-old autistic son. He shared something. It may not be big news to anyone else, but I thought I'd share.",249,18,28,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dtonb/big_step_for_my_4yearold_autistic_son_he_shared/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/2Xi0LG6iTL6i6ZRx.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1dtonb,http://i.imgur.com/3sNPuaI.jpg,
1371081493.0,154,self.autism,1g8egi,My boy,167,13,111,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g8egi/my_boy/,"Today, my son has been learning how to pedal a bike around the kitchen and living room. This works better than outside, because out there he just wants to keep going out to a busy road, not to mention the hills.
It's his little sister's princess bike, complete with the picnic basket, purple streamers, but zero fucks given. It annoys the wife that it's indoors, but you have to take what you can get sometimes.
He's five, starting summer kindergarden in a few weeks at the local public school. He's been in early childhood programs since being diagnosed at two.
He's mostly nonverbal, but can utter a few single words when prompted. Has a few behavioral and meltdown problems, but that seems to come with the territory. It makes me very sad when he's next to NT kids at the playground or whatever, and I see the milestones others have reached. I believe he comprehends a fair amount of things going on around him. He is in speech and occupational therapy, and swim class once a week.
Mainly I fear he will never be able to express himself verbally, and depend on me until I die. As he's growing, I worry a lot about what will happen when he gets bigger and I can't pick him up anymore and leave when it's necessary. It's overwhelming to think how difficult it will be for him to learn to read.
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1g8egi,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g8egi/my_boy/,
1371393153.0,139,imgur.com,1gge26,My son has autism and never calls me dad or acknowledges me in any way. Today he wrote this on his drawing board. Best Fathers day ever! Xpost from /r/pics. I was told this was the best place for it,161,22,18,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gge26/my_son_has_autism_and_never_calls_me_dad_or/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/jpBzlA3xHVM3Ml_I.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gge26,http://imgur.com/0q4G4qP,
1358308257.0,121,self.autism,16nx34,My brother finally expressed his deeper feelings,127,6,18,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16nx34/my_brother_finally_expressed_his_deeper_feelings/,"The only feelings that my brother (with autism) has expressed is like/dislike with food, and being happy, sad, and mad. But this Christmas it was finally different.
On Christmas eve we are all allowed to oped up one present. My brother opened up the lava lamp that I gave him. He immediately got a huge grin on his face, and then we took it upstairs to set it up in his room. Later that night while I was watching TV, he brought me down a piece of paper and he wanted me to read it. He usually just writes nonsense, so without thinking I just started reading it. It said, ""I happy there like."" I couldn't believe it. He actually liked it, and wanted to tell me. I was the happiest I had ever been in my life. I was appreciated. And my brother made a breakthrough.
Sorry this is really random, I just really needed to share this with someone who would understand. Thanks for listening. :)",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_16nx34,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16nx34/my_brother_finally_expressed_his_deeper_feelings/,
1342023416.0,105,autistical.blogspot.ca,we2k1,"When we took our 6 year old autistic daughter on a 2500 mile road trip, we gave her a camera, hoping it would be a good distraction. It gave us a glimpse we didn't expect",115,10,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/we2k1/when_we_took_our_6_year_old_autistic_daughter_on/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/NtazdFWH5xCd4tkK.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_we2k1,http://autistical.blogspot.ca/2012/07/taking-autistic-child-on-road-trip.html,
1362634577.0,89,imgur.com,19tw2v,I got this tattoo for my 5 year old autistic brother. He loves butterflies. :),103,14,23,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19tw2v/i_got_this_tattoo_for_my_5_year_old_autistic/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/aIXuKNQP2s8AxXFb.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_19tw2v,http://imgur.com/dikDXEl,
1367053407.0,87,i.imgur.com,1d7inf,My brother with autism is a beast on the etch-a-sketch!,97,10,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1d7inf/my_brother_with_autism_is_a_beast_on_the/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/7yCaHE8t3FnQVlXJ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1d7inf,http://i.imgur.com/qB9Z1Os.jpg,
1340921138.0,86,imgur.com,vribx,"Got so tired of one of my Facebook ""friends"" making snarky comments about my son. I hope this sets her straight...",90,4,33,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vribx/got_so_tired_of_one_of_my_facebook_friends_making/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_vribx,http://imgur.com/melv1,
1372725236.0,79,i.imgur.com,1hgpqe,An ASD mother responds to Autism Speaks' request for a donation.,97,18,152,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hgpqe/an_asd_mother_responds_to_autism_speaks_request/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/_ZWTFA9PWjbgPv9t.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hgpqe,http://i.imgur.com/i9Mu5Xe.jpg,
1366098865.0,84,imgur.com,1cg7hp,"Instead of the usual posts on /r/autism, I thought I'd share this pic. My (autistic) son wouldn't let me in his room. I was able to get my foot in the door and my hand in to take a pic. Here's what I snapped",95,11,13,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cg7hp/instead_of_the_usual_posts_on_rautism_i_thought/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/L5EstC1VKQju2hSI.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1cg7hp,http://imgur.com/QXWl352,
1376422869.0,72,imgur.com,1karjm,"You are wrong, Autism is not a disease that you can ""catch"".",82,10,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1karjm/you_are_wrong_autism_is_not_a_disease_that_you/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/vaA-AQav8uYNHrfo.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1karjm,http://imgur.com/lYZhQ84,
1343825452.0,70,self.autism,xi4mb,"If you subscribe to /r/autism, please take a minute to read this.",77,7,49,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xi4mb/if_you_subscribe_to_rautism_please_take_a_minute/,"To kind of celebrate the upcoming mark of almost 2,000 subscribers I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of resources, websites, and other helpful references to assist everyone who comes here along with new subscribers. Once I have good feedback and suggestions I will make a permanent post with all the items and put it in the sidebar to the right of the screen.
I would like everyone to use this self-post to submit comments for items that you deem helpful or useful. Feel free to make multiple comments as you see fit. Consider new parents who have had a recent diagnosis and have questions. You can also reference your general location and services in your area, such as ABA, OT, Speech, and Physical Therapy services. Support groups or clubs would also be a great idea. Article resource sites would be a great option to include as well.
If you have additional ideas we could include please feel free to message me or contact the other Mods as well.
I want to complete this in the hope that it will be a very helpful start to further the understanding and knowledge of helping everyone that belongs to this subreddit along with new subscribers. **This is a self post so no karma is earned by myself, please upvote this so it can float to the top for a while.**
Thanks ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1343825668.0,,,True,t3_xi4mb,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xi4mb/if_you_subscribe_to_rautism_please_take_a_minute/,
1363290205.0,69,imgur.com,1aaxbt,So Proud!,76,7,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1aaxbt/so_proud/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/05GWVRXHu4R3oDwO.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1aaxbt,http://imgur.com/a/SRPai,
1350569244.0,68,youtube.com,11otne,Katy Perry sings with 10 year old autistic girl to support autism programs and schools.,76,8,12,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/11otne/katy_perry_sings_with_10_year_old_autistic_girl/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/GjXO1nmXL8ErbdY0.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_11otne,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX-xToQI34I&,
1366435119.0,62,i.imgur.com,1cq5zr,"I've noticed that most autistic children that I've met love trains, yet no autism awareness tattoos with one so I made one for myself (sorry for instagram photo)",70,8,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cq5zr/ive_noticed_that_most_autistic_children_that_ive/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Vi_MEBB8znzimXZj.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1cq5zr,http://i.imgur.com/CTnIKc3.jpg,
1355679134.0,63,imgur.com,14y4gd,My autistic son doesn't like to be around strangers or be held/touched by anyone. There's something magical about Santa...,69,6,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14y4gd/my_autistic_son_doesnt_like_to_be_around/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/kFQ4fSBhUEYypY5a.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_14y4gd,http://imgur.com/ZJHj4,
1356108189.0,61,self.autism,158erh,My Best Christmas Gift,71,10,19,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/158erh/my_best_christmas_gift/,"Sometime during the night my son, Sam, crawled into my bed. I woke this morning to him having a grand mal seizure. This happens about once a week, so it wasn't as disturbing as it sounds. Don't get me wrong, I hate it, but I'm used to it. Sam's seizure came to an end after about a minute and I snuggled him into me. We cuddled for a few minutes while he went through a short post dictal phase. Then he looked at me and reached out and patted my face. ""Sams loves you."" He said.
My son is on the autism spectrum and while he is verbal, he doesn't make a ton of spontaneous speech. He'll reply to you or repeat something he has heard, but in general doesn't make independent speech. I've heard him say I love you to me before. I say ""I love you."" To him and he parrots it back to me. This morning he said it all on his own!!! I hope you can understand how exciting and emotional this is for me, my son said he loves me! ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_158erh,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/158erh/my_best_christmas_gift/,
1372692645.0,61,i.imgur.com,1hfi4i,Our son had a full time 1:1 aide at school for 11 years. Yesterday we moved him into college (and I am a lot more nervous than he is).,68,7,21,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hfi4i/our_son_had_a_full_time_11_aide_at_school_for_11/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/FLfS-ovxb9ALUa60.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hfi4i,http://i.imgur.com/JuB4tON.jpg,
1325728363.0,55,self.autism,o3c3s,Winner of Pepsi grant ($50K) promises families with autistic kids service dogs - SCAMS them,62,7,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/o3c3s/winner_of_pepsi_grant_50k_promises_families_with/,"This all recently happened to a buddy of mines sister. I know it probably won't happen, but I would love for this to make front page. Pepsi needs to address this as well, but it looks like they're not going to.
Read all about it here:
http://stinkerbaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/we-will-not-go-quietly.html",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_o3c3s,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/o3c3s/winner_of_pepsi_grant_50k_promises_families_with/,
1373568880.0,56,salon.com,1i3ksj,"""Don't Put Jenny McCarthy on the View""",62,6,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i3ksj/dont_put_jenny_mccarthy_on_the_view/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Gum2U6Aji6OGH6C0.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i3ksj,http://www.salon.com/2013/07/11/dont_put_jenny_mccarthy_on_the_view/,
1366858296.0,56,girljanitor.tumblr.com,1d230h,"Best description of the Autism Spectrum I've ever seen. (Disclaimer: Blog, not mine.)",58,2,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1d230h/best_description_of_the_autism_spectrum_ive_ever/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/dtqxFUYZyFJ4RhtV.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1d230h,http://girljanitor.tumblr.com/post/47947291138/hedgehoglike-this-post-is-some-personal,
1331762086.0,58,rileyscomics.com,qwt1n,"My son has autism. He just launched his new website. Please visit, he would love it...",62,4,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/qwt1n/my_son_has_autism_he_just_launched_his_new/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/EK3w8viPwleW-X5C.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_qwt1n,http://rileyscomics.com,
1335381886.0,51,i.imgur.com,ss89l,Just showing off one of the best pictures ever of my autistic son (red shirt). Many of you can appreciate how rare eye contact/hugging pictures like this are.,61,10,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ss89l/just_showing_off_one_of_the_best_pictures_ever_of/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/ZgjNbpSNJbqj5EYf.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_ss89l,http://i.imgur.com/dyDRI.jpg,
1345579542.0,51,self.autism,ylirb,"Today it occurred to me that parenting my autistic son is somewhat akin to ""owning"" a cat.",57,6,43,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ylirb/today_it_occurred_to_me_that_parenting_my/,"I suspect this may be reddit suicide but fuck it, maybe another parent will read this and relate.
Obviously, I adore my son. He is the heir to my throne, the light of my life, and the funniest person I've ever known. But today it came to me that being his mum is a little like having a cat.
Gidofalouse Jr. walks around like he owns the place, regardless of whether he has the slightest clue where he's going. He is the most happily self-contained person I know and doesn't give two fucks what anyone else thinks of him. I have often referred to myself, as his mother, as merely the first among his slaves. I'll ask him to do something and 90% of the time he'll ignore me or just look at me but every once in a while he'll just go ahead and do what I ask, I suspect to keep me on my toes. I live for his sporadic bursts of affection which come when and if he feels like it often apropos to nothing as far as I can tell.
I could go on but I suspect I'm going to get lynched for comparing my kid to a cat so I'll save some stuff for my defense team when I get reported to social services :)",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_ylirb,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ylirb/today_it_occurred_to_me_that_parenting_my/,
1349445805.0,50,self.autism,10zqk1,Child looking for hope in therapy/service dog | unicornpara.de,63,13,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/10zqk1/child_looking_for_hope_in_therapyservice_dog/,"I really hope I'm not out of line posting this here, but I think it's an appropriate topic. I APOLOGIZE PROFUSELY IF I'M IN THE WRONG. I found this blog entry really compelling and amazing after I read that this child was responding so well so dogs but not really a whole lot of other things.
http://www.unicornpara.de/2012/10/04/bedhead-for-a-good-cause/
Full disclosure: I've been openly campaigning to help her win this contest so she can get her dog. She's not a friend or family member of mine, just someone that I think deserves the goodwill of internet kind.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1349539346.0,,,True,t3_10zqk1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/10zqk1/child_looking_for_hope_in_therapyservice_dog/,
1345701732.0,51,youtube.com,yoll6,A local guy with Autism is starting a delivery service. One of the classiest and most endearing business ads I've watched in a while. ,56,5,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yoll6/a_local_guy_with_autism_is_starting_a_delivery/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/XRcYes7JFmI9OM2B.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_yoll6,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv5nzgrYBIQ&feature=youtu.be,
1364591544.0,49,parents.com,1b9kfm,Centers for Disease Control confirms no link between autism and vaccines. Nobody surprised.,54,5,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1b9kfm/centers_for_disease_control_confirms_no_link/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/oNfolBdu4wnCKPAx.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1b9kfm,http://www.parents.com/blogs/parents-news-now/2013/03/29/must-read/cdc-confirms-no-autism-vaccine-link/,
1340776899.0,48,i.imgur.com,vo8j1,I saw this and recognized everyone of these in my son,50,2,46,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vo8j1/i_saw_this_and_recognized_everyone_of_these_in_my/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/jDxk9DlPKy_Ylxg5.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_vo8j1,http://i.imgur.com/BF5N7.jpg,
1373705808.0,48,usnews.com,1i7kvt,Keep Jenny McCarthy's Vaccine and Autism Pseudoscience Off 'The View' - Pat Garofalo (usnews.com),55,7,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i7kvt/keep_jenny_mccarthys_vaccine_and_autism/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/QP5W5wcP83K_d26n.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i7kvt,http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/pat-garofalo/2013/07/12/keep-jenny-mccarthys-vaccine-and-autism-pseudoscience-off-the-view,
1367696718.0,48,imgur.com,1doz26,Caillou had to come with us to the store.,56,8,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1doz26/caillou_had_to_come_with_us_to_the_store/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/c9-6UQo0J29qaxnD.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1doz26,http://imgur.com/8h9cqBC,
1360466056.0,46,self.autism,1888fp,My 5 year old Son has autism,51,5,36,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1888fp/my_5_year_old_son_has_autism/,"Normally when it comes to bedtime I can't get him to hold still while I read him his bedtime story. I know it is good for his language development skills though so I try.
I think I finally found the perfect book.
A couple days ago I started reading him The Hobbit. He loves it, pays attention the whole time, riveted to every word.
Granted I've only been reading a few pages at a time as there is a lot going on per every page. Tonight I got to the part where the Dwarves sung of the Misty mountain while sitting in Bilbo Baggins' home. As I did my best to emulate the low singing of the dwarves (I like to give every character his own voice to help immerse him into the story.) I watched as my son happily drifted off to sleep. Needless to say it is one of my favorite new memories of my son and I that I will hold on to as long as I live. :)
Just figured I'd share that with you as it made my night. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1888fp,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1888fp/my_5_year_old_son_has_autism/,
1373346164.0,46,i.imgur.com,1hx0hu,My 6yr old's first painting! I think it's fireworks.,50,4,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hx0hu/my_6yr_olds_first_painting_i_think_its_fireworks/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/wZgIOfSK6hw7_Hlh.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hx0hu,http://i.imgur.com/W1G80ro.jpg,
1372608959.0,42,imgur.com,1hdbmu,I got this yesterday in dedication to my twin sister.,64,22,24,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hdbmu/i_got_this_yesterday_in_dedication_to_my_twin/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/kzF8Wlc7J4qT126O.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hdbmu,http://imgur.com/bkvgZry,
1368912948.0,42,salon.com,1eliag,"Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee.” When it comes to autism, Grandin argues we're paying too much attention to labels -- and not enough to individuals",50,8,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1eliag/temple_grandin_on_dsm5_sounds_like_diagnosis_by/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/bBsNV843tfqTEX1N.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1eliag,http://www.salon.com/2013/05/18/temple_grandin_on_dsm_5_sounds_like_diagnosis_by_committee/,
1344517518.0,42,sailingautisticseas.com,xxqru,Celebrating a milestone: My son waved back at me for the first time. ,47,5,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xxqru/celebrating_a_milestone_my_son_waved_back_at_me/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/ho_4lSPgp-yWDd4P.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_xxqru,http://sailingautisticseas.com/the-wave-that-melted-my-heart/,
1372070590.0,42,autcraft.com,1gymod,"The first Minecraft server dedicated to providing a safe, fun and learning environment for children on the autism spectrum and their families",47,5,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gymod/the_first_minecraft_server_dedicated_to_providing/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/uHI-yjPr3MB2miMV.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gymod,http://www.autcraft.com/,
1373978779.0,39,shine.yahoo.com,1ierft,"Jenny McCarthy was officially named the new co-host of ""The View."" By Monday afternoon, she could unofficially be called the series' most controversial addition yet. ""Sickened that @theviewtv is going to give anti-vaccination zealot Jenny McCarthy a bigger platform""",47,8,25,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ierft/jenny_mccarthy_was_officially_named_the_new/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/6KMg1lthsbkg_uxu.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ierft,http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/jenny-mccarthy-joins--the-view--and-instantly-sparks-outrage-223044549.html,
1360370206.0,41,i.imgur.com,185z7k,Was encouraged to post this here. Found it on /r/dataisbeautiful,52,11,11,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/185z7k/was_encouraged_to_post_this_here_found_it_on/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/CbA1nUqdSjYZPdfJ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_185z7k,http://i.imgur.com/8UFYeOK.jpg,
1330287919.0,39,youtube.com,q71ws,Shit Ignorant People Say to Autistics,46,7,19,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/q71ws/shit_ignorant_people_say_to_autistics/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/vyz4atZ5dZyyrXCm.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_q71ws,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fTBM_3sdwE,
1371309934.0,45,i.imgur.com,1gei5o,He used to be terrified of dogs. My beautiful animals have helped him overcome his fear. I'm so proud of him. Xx,51,6,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gei5o/he_used_to_be_terrified_of_dogs_my_beautiful/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/pW6bxdCZYqjl6DOB.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gei5o,http://i.imgur.com/uVzIiYJ.jpg,
1368389414.0,45,self.autism,1e77z9,A wonderful Mothers day gift.,48,3,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e77z9/a_wonderful_mothers_day_gift/,"This morning, my son was screaming as loud as possible, throwing things, tearing whatever he could apart. I finally had it. I broke down. Crying (the ugly cry) I feel like a horrible mother, not strong enough, patient enough, creative enough... I just gave up, sat on the couch with my face in my hands and sobbed.
The gift?
My beautiful boy stopped crying. He sat himself behind me, wrapped his arms around me, and shushed me. He rubbed my back, then gave me a BIG squeeze. He is the reason I keep going, he is beautiful, smart, caring, and loving. He is not perfect, but neither am I. Everyday he makes me smile, and I love him more than I could even attempt to describe.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1e77z9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e77z9/a_wonderful_mothers_day_gift/,
1337631785.0,43,self.autism,ty19e,Question: You are a 10 year old non-verbal autistic boy child...,47,4,34,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ty19e/question_you_are_a_10_year_old_nonverbal_autistic/,"...Your black dog is nowhere near as cool as this big red dog on the TV called Clifford, what do you do about it?
Answer: Why all you do is get a sieve, dust the dog down with flour and then dump two bottles of red food dye over him of course.
And this is why my child, the dog, the floor and half my units are stained red. Also why the dog is sulking. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_ty19e,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ty19e/question_you_are_a_10_year_old_nonverbal_autistic/,
1373162026.0,39,i.imgur.com,1hs44b,My six-year-old autistic son loves Angry Birds so I painted a mural on his wall. [x-post from /r/gaming],48,9,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hs44b/my_sixyearold_autistic_son_loves_angry_birds_so_i/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/gxOABEoUAIokdwt7.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hs44b,http://i.imgur.com/6fQugcz.jpg,
1368815392.0,39,self.autism,1ej662,A great metaphor for autism,44,5,18,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ej662/a_great_metaphor_for_autism/,"I'm an autistic 14 year old, and I told my learning support teacher my metaphor and she loved it. I can't england speekz wel, so if anyone could help with my grammar of the post that would be great.
""Autism is like, you have a bucket of water, and a bunch of inks. You put drops of colors, one by one, until the water is a dark brown color. Thats what emotions are like when you have autism. You know you can feel the emotion, but you can barely tell them a part.""
*I have mild aspergers, not saying this is like all forms of autism.*",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1368815679.0,,,True,t3_1ej662,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ej662/a_great_metaphor_for_autism/,
1362449258.0,42,arstechnica.com,19ogi1,Auti-sim lets you experience the horror of sensory overload,44,2,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19ogi1/autisim_lets_you_experience_the_horror_of_sensory/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tjxM5CVY4Q6Ojx6R.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_19ogi1,http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/03/auti-sim-lets-you-experience-the-horror-of-sensory-overload/,
1338473220.0,40,blogs.babble.com,udv6o,Posing for Playboy Does Not Raise Autism Awareness,44,4,13,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/udv6o/posing_for_playboy_does_not_raise_autism_awareness/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tPJr9NDdRfJozy4N.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_udv6o,http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2012/05/30/posing-for-playboy-does-not-raise-autism-awareness/,
1322585895.0,38,self.autism,mthm9,Just had the coolest thing happen and wanted to share...,44,6,14,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/mthm9/just_had_the_coolest_thing_happen_and_wanted_to/,"So my son is 4 and has pretty high functioning autism. He is very verbal and expressive but he also displays a lot of echolalia.
Anyways he was standing next to me earlier and I reached out and stroked his cheek without saying anything (just a random act of affection). He looked right at me and said ""I love you too mama"".
My heart sang.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_mthm9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/mthm9/just_had_the_coolest_thing_happen_and_wanted_to/,
1361743544.0,37,soundcloud.com,195jk9,"I'm autistic and I make music for soundtracks.
Music is my obsession, and I'm really knowledgable with it, so I can break down entire songs without looking at anything. Music is my ability.
I hope you enjoy. ",44,7,19,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/195jk9/im_autistic_and_i_make_music_for_soundtracks/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/jh2u91A2SN0vOwL4.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_195jk9,http://www.soundcloud.com/stolenlogic,
1340435583.0,39,i.imgur.com,vh4ka,Diagnosis rage,44,5,26,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vh4ka/diagnosis_rage/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tAlALZ_KcA6o-OJm.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_vh4ka,http://i.imgur.com/w81Yo.png,
1367789848.0,38,self.autism,1dr3sp,Hey Guys! I'm 18 and have Autism. AMA,45,7,65,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dr3sp/hey_guys_im_18_and_have_autism_ama/,"I apologize if i have done this wrong as this is the first time I've submitted a post (technically this is the third time as this post has refused to go up, is this a sign?). I will try to answer as many questions as possible, don't be afraid to ask out of curiosity. Personally, I want to understand what people think of us.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1dr3sp,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dr3sp/hey_guys_im_18_and_have_autism_ama/,
1364249957.0,38,rockinautismmom.com,1b0312,Autism speaks does not speak for this Autism Mom!,42,4,14,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1b0312/autism_speaks_does_not_speak_for_this_autism_mom/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/TFLgHZIwQCqTGrXn.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1b0312,http://rockinautismmom.com/2012/04/08/autism-speaks-does-not-speak-for-this-autism-mom/,
1364188131.0,36,facebook.com,1ayi4f,An awesome story from one of my friends and how a Chili's restaurant served their loved one with autism.,41,5,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ayi4f/an_awesome_story_from_one_of_my_friends_and_how_a/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ayi4f,https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4767574347510&set=o.106027143213&type=1&theater,
1355239032.0,40,self.autism,14o1ah,Vaccine deniers and their use of autism,49,9,108,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14o1ah/vaccine_deniers_and_their_use_of_autism/,"Afternoon everyone.
Kinda unsure of whether I should ask this but it's something that has been bugging me for a long time. I frequent anti-vaccine pages, to debate for vaccines, and am struck by how often the now debunked link between autism and vaccines is still brought up as proof that vaccines are bad for us. What is bugging me is that, even though this 'fact' is still brought up, it is rarely done so by someone who is actually affected by autism (from what I can see).
From posts I see here I think it's fair to assume very few here think there is a link. Is there some responsibility to tell vaccine deniers to stop using autism to further their agenda?
I watched that entire C-span thing with the panel talking about autism and it just pained me every time the scientists would say there wasn't a link and 5 minutes later one of the panel members asked about vaccines.
I'm sorry if this was an inappropriate question.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_14o1ah,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14o1ah/vaccine_deniers_and_their_use_of_autism/,
1342387994.0,37,nwherald.com,wlyfa,"Young man with Aspergers Syndrome commits suicide in this job interview clothes, Family seeks understanding. RIP",43,6,24,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/wlyfa/young_man_with_aspergers_syndrome_commits_suicide/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/xab4udBFgDyUaxoz.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_wlyfa,http://www.nwherald.com/2012/07/11/family-wants-understanding-of-asperger/a8riag5/?page=1,
1327441676.0,37,walmart.com,ov1ew,I saw this book at Walmart today and I was so angry I called their phone number and requested it be removed from the shelves.,45,8,23,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ov1ew/i_saw_this_book_at_walmart_today_and_i_was_so/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/p9ColA2LjETKpZbi.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_ov1ew,http://www.walmart.com/ip/11985408,
1356462282.0,36,min.us,15fi2e,My sister with autism made my girlfriend and I these beautiful Christmas gifts...,44,8,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/15fi2e/my_sister_with_autism_made_my_girlfriend_and_i/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_15fi2e,http://min.us/lkfV0x3HVeQFt,
1352330161.0,37,reddit.com,12tpx0,Autistic Highschool classmate is missing. Please help us find him safely. Last seen leaving Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Oct. 30th. Please Upvote and spread awareness [xpost],43,6,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/12tpx0/autistic_highschool_classmate_is_missing_please/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_12tpx0,http://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/12tc9h/autistic_highschool_classmate_is_missing_please/,
1343063899.0,33,change.org,x0w3k,"Petition: Joe Scarborough, MSNBC: Retract your statements about autism and the Colorado shooting",38,5,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/x0w3k/petition_joe_scarborough_msnbc_retract_your/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/BS6vWlujwd8wBTcE.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_x0w3k,http://www.change.org/petitions/joe-scarborough-msnbc-retract-your-statements-about-autism-and-the-colorado-shooting,
1334154475.0,36,i.imgur.com,s4cwa,My daughter was recently diagnosed with ASD. This is how she copes with loud noises. ,38,2,25,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/s4cwa/my_daughter_was_recently_diagnosed_with_asd_this/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/_OYxP7zkXWWLD6_R.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_s4cwa,http://i.imgur.com/RIQJr.jpg,
1370470681.0,36,youtube.com,1fr219,"You're so weird: An autistic poets perception of ""normal"" people",40,4,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fr219/youre_so_weird_an_autistic_poets_perception_of/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/fl3dti3o_CB0xCeK.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1fr219,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAI6znTR38&feature=youtu.be&a,
1355532671.0,37,self.autism,14velw,Irresponsible reporting in light of the Sandy Hook tragedy,40,3,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14velw/irresponsible_reporting_in_light_of_the_sandy/,"My heart goes out to Newtown, CT tonight. Reports are coming in that a 20 year old Newtown native was the perpetrator. News site The Atlantic Wire [makes a strong note](http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/12/adam-lanza-bio/60018/) of the fact that the perpetrator was (possibly) autistic. It also mentions that autism is a ""personality disorder"", which is false. [The Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.com/connecticut-shooting-adam-lanza-2012-12) calls the shooter developmentally disabled. What is worrying is that they are using this to make sense of this individual's horrific act. Isn't this irresponsible reporting? No doubt that the perpetrator was disturbed, but a) using unconfirmed facts b) implying that autism or developmental disabilities causes people to become violent is completely inaccurate, not to mention wrong. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1355551729.0,,,True,t3_14velw,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14velw/irresponsible_reporting_in_light_of_the_sandy/,
1355481899.0,34,self.autism,14u63v,"It's finally happened, my son has blown my mind.",39,5,25,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14u63v/its_finally_happened_my_son_has_blown_my_mind/,"I've debated with myself whether to post this because I know everyone thinks the things their kids do are amazing and no one else gives a flying fuck but I don't know anyone else who has a child with autism and when I talk to my friends about this they just think my son is bloody Rainman because he has some other unusual skills so this is par for the course.
My son has a book from his previous school that he made with his teacher that contains a picture and recipe of something they cooked each week. My son likes to look at this book every once in a while but is by no means attached to it.
I picked him up after work from my mum's house last week and he had been writing in his recipe book. He had written a date on most pages. I noticed that the date on the spiderweb cake page was near Halloween and the date on the easter cake was near Easter. Then I checked and found that the dates were all on a school day one week apart. He remembers the date on which he cooked each item. This book is from 5 years ago. 5 frickin' years.
I asked him about it and in his one word responses he seemed to think it was no big deal. He just remembers. He has some other impressive talents and I've always thought he was amazing regardless but this one has finally popped my brain balloon! And the thing that gets me the most is what else does he know that I don't realise he knows?
Anyway, thank you for reading. It's oddly relieving to get this off my chest in a place where people might have similar experiences.
TL;DR: My son has a data bank.
Edited for spelling.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1355486267.0,,,True,t3_14u63v,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14u63v/its_finally_happened_my_son_has_blown_my_mind/,
1343917943.0,36,thinkingautismguide.com,xkbfv,Autistic grief is not like neurotypical grief,39,3,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xkbfv/autistic_grief_is_not_like_neurotypical_grief/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/9PDQ28dr0nm6CNe4.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_xkbfv,http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2012/08/autistic-grief-is-not-like-neurotypical.html,
1373735240.0,31,i.imgur.com,1i84cu,He always surprises me :-),39,8,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i84cu/he_always_surprises_me/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/z9TIyPSx6oVnurwp.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i84cu,http://i.imgur.com/MsyXVTz.jpg,
1373563790.0,35,youtube.com,1i3cwh,"My son has Aspergers. He created a cover version of Daft Punk's Get Lucky. He got 273,000 views last week!",42,7,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i3cwh/my_son_has_aspergers_he_created_a_cover_version/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/oEcrlo7JPhVTXFku.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i3cwh,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOeZE1ryN2I&feature=c4-overview&list=UUw1pVhhraNJIKUNkHfZuYVA,
1366991707.0,32,self.autism,1d5rni,Apology to the Reddit Autism Community,40,8,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1d5rni/apology_to_the_reddit_autism_community/,"Dear Folks at r/autism,
This month, I came across various blogs discussing autism. I gained enormous appreciation for the people who navigate its challenges, especially the families who sacrifice so much to help those on the spectrum.
A few days a go, I submitted two links to this subreddit. I did so with a genuine aim to raise awareness in the general reddit community, but my methods lacked a delicacy that should come with any discussion of autism, especially from an outsider. Mods later informed me that others have been trolling r/autism this month with derogatory and otherwise insulting material, and this context likely made my posts even more hurtful.
Thankfully, mods have given me a chance to apologize to this courageous and fierce community. I'm sorry for any feelings I hurt, and I especially want to extend my very best wishes to you all on a campaign to raise awareness and acceptance for autism. I do not know anyone on the spectrum, and yet your efforts were able to impact me nonetheless.
Respectfully,
FluidHips",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1367027109.0,,,True,t3_1d5rni,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1d5rni/apology_to_the_reddit_autism_community/,
1336184265.0,32,juststimming.wordpress.com,t7tfo,Truly beautiful article. Please read it.,35,3,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/t7tfo/truly_beautiful_article_please_read_it/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/PLn42K4QB5kBHMAp.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_t7tfo,http://juststimming.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/quiet-hands/,
1369835808.0,32,rock967online.com,1f9nqf,"Hoping he would accept a haircut afterwards, I let my son cut my hair.",38,6,12,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1f9nqf/hoping_he_would_accept_a_haircut_afterwards_i_let/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/mcxUoCkrTjDVVnkc.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1f9nqf,http://rock967online.com/how-to-cut-childrens-hair/?trackback=reddit,
1364927683.0,35,sciencedump.com,1bj519,Autism explained by 13 year old Rosie,35,0,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bj519/autism_explained_by_13_year_old_rosie/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Z9296RHejsSZERWE.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1bj519,http://www.sciencedump.com/content/autism-explained-very-good-13-year-old-rosie,
1363435291.0,34,i.imgur.com,1aem6e,I love my job for x reasons,39,5,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1aem6e/i_love_my_job_for_x_reasons/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tgljeuq1F5q1I6Ir.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1aem6e,http://i.imgur.com/jhWtUVO.jpg,
1352739035.0,33,imgur.com,132hqs,"My son, Alex. He turned 11 on Saturday. He loves the camera. : )",35,2,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/132hqs/my_son_alex_he_turned_11_on_saturday_he_loves_the/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/i4cuxtRdWhSAEqHO.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_132hqs,http://imgur.com/l8MdY,
1345105772.0,29,abcnews.go.com,yb82w,Autistic Man Denied Heart Transplant at UPenn Hospital - ABC News,33,4,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yb82w/autistic_man_denied_heart_transplant_at_upenn/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/7PDrbbs4pM1kXIQi.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_yb82w,http://abcnews.go.com/Health/autistic-man-denied-heart-transplant-upenn-hospital/story?id=17006152,
1341412713.0,34,hollyrod.org,w16dn,Dear 50 Cent… | HollyRod,34,0,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/w16dn/dear_50_cent_hollyrod/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/iLPDlqeWbdV4S-hc.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_w16dn,http://www.hollyrod.org/huddle/dear-50-cent-3/,
1328764648.0,33,self.autism,phf0v,A simple phone call made my day yesterday,36,3,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/phf0v/a_simple_phone_call_made_my_day_yesterday/,"I'm a gay man living in California, my 16 year old little brother, who is autistic and I hardly ever get the chance to communicate with, called me to make sure I knew that proposition 8 had been overturned. I live away from home and hardly ever get to talk to him, but hearing his voice light up with how excited he was to tell me really reminded me how much he cares, and made my day. :)",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_phf0v,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/phf0v/a_simple_phone_call_made_my_day_yesterday/,
1327951775.0,37,ryandsullivan.com,p3d8v,"Dear Pixar, Thank you",38,1,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/p3d8v/dear_pixar_thank_you/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/RvhNhIYxWzxxbSh-.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_p3d8v,http://www.ryandsullivan.com/dear-pixar-thank-you/,
1371158595.0,35,reddit.com,1gamyy,"My autistic brother spent more time with your mother in a single day than you would in a year and you have the nerve to kick him out of her funeral because he was ""upsetting"" everyone else. : offmychest",37,2,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gamyy/my_autistic_brother_spent_more_time_with_your/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gamyy,http://www.reddit.com/r/offmychest/comments/1g9hst/my_autistic_brother_spent_more_time_with_your/,
1370198317.0,32,self.autism,1fj4x9,Good people still in this world,35,3,13,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fj4x9/good_people_still_in_this_world/,"here is my story... Last week I was at the grocery store me and 3 of my kids (my youngest autistic) in the checkout line having a meltdown cause it was taking too long. My card wasn't working after the 3rd time trying and everyone looking and judging I had to walk away. So I'm walking out frustrated and embarrassed almost out the door and and employee stops me. I hadn't noticed my oldest son had brought the cart with us, walking back even more embarrassed with a cart full of food. I get back up front and apologize again and I'm told the lady in line behind me had already paid 80$ for my groceries. I walked out flabbergasted! I'm still in awe about what happened my wife says its just karma just helping me out all i can say is I am going to pay it forward and thank you whoever you are",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1fj4x9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fj4x9/good_people_still_in_this_world/,
1365049421.0,35,flickr.com,1bn36j,The Empire State Building Dressed in Blue for Autism Awareness Day.,41,6,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bn36j/the_empire_state_building_dressed_in_blue_for/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/SGeyTnHWKYK6lcbz.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1bn36j,http://www.flickr.com/photos/robree/8618373284/lightbox/,
1358902124.0,34,self.autism,173aty,We were told to leave a cafe because we had a service dog with us; we called the police but the cafe employee lied,42,8,28,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/173aty/we_were_told_to_leave_a_cafe_because_we_had_a/,"My daughter, a 23-year-old woman with multiple disabilities (legal blindness, seizures, autism), uses a service dog from PGI (Paws Giving Independence). I was with Sarah and her dog, Jordan, in Chicago, when we decided to go into an independently-owned coffee shop named Cafe Descartes at 327 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. As soon as we entered the shop, the only employee there began shouting at us, asking us to leave and saying ""No pets! No pets!"" We attempted to explain our ADA protections and to show him the paperwork & I.D. badge that we carry in Jordan's zippered vest, but the employee would not touch or look at the materials, nor would he listen to our explanations.
The employee placed a call to the store owner, who was in Rockford, Illinois at the time. After he got off the phone with the store owner, he told us that we could ""stay one-half hour only."" Again, I explained to him that we had the same rights as any other customer, and could stay as long as we chose to stay. I called the police non-emergency phone number and requested that they send out an officer for mediation.
After speaking to the employee, the officer showed us a bottle of ""Espresso Machine Cleaner,"" and explained that the employee told her that the chemicals were unsafe for pets. He said that the espresso machine was leaking. However, the floor was bone-dry when we entered the store and there wasn't a chemical smell that we could detect. Additionally, there were children present in the store. None of the children had been yelled at or asked to leave. I took a picture of the espresso machine cleaner bottle with my cell phone.
This morning, I realized that a police report had not been generated. I called to speak to the officer, Officer Rodriguez in the 1st District, to request a written report. She refused to write a report, saying that she ""did not know the brand name of the cleaner."" I am working with the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities in order to get a written report.
By the way, the brand name of the espresso cleaner that purportedly excluded us from the cafe was ""Cora Clean.""
x/posted from r/disability",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1359024339.0,,,True,t3_173aty,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/173aty/we_were_told_to_leave_a_cafe_because_we_had_a/,
1341328765.0,34,self.autism,vzcgb,Goddamn kids,35,1,36,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vzcgb/goddamn_kids/,"Sorry for the title, but it's the way I'm feeling for quite some time now.
I'm sick and tired that the majority, if not nearly all research/support in the autism spectrum and related development ""disorders"" is so child-centered.
The spectrum contains adults as well, people who are supposed to contribute to society *now*. But if those adults have problems with/don't understand society or life itself, it's hard to find adequate support.
Just an example, I googled two strings:
""child-centered"" research autism 54k+ results
""adult-centered"" research autism 3k+ result
Not sure if I'm the only one who feels like this, but I had to get it off my chest.
</rant>",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_vzcgb,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vzcgb/goddamn_kids/,
1335245482.0,34,youtube.com,spjks,Autistic Boy Bullied in Class by TEACHER.,45,11,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/spjks/autistic_boy_bullied_in_class_by_teacher/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/qei-77cwLRwckihe.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_spjks,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfkscHt96R0,
1330547316.0,32,ryandsullivan.com,qbsmv,Pixar came through in a HUGE way! Will you help me send them a virtual THANK YOU card today?,36,4,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/qbsmv/pixar_came_through_in_a_huge_way_will_you_help_me/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Z_k1Gz8bG1Q1eham.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_qbsmv,http://www.ryandsullivan.com/pixar-cares/,
1374342324.0,29,imgur.com,1ipdeo,My son got his Miracle League baseball trophy today. He's so proud!,36,7,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ipdeo/my_son_got_his_miracle_league_baseball_trophy/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/075wuYT24kOPV73q.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ipdeo,http://imgur.com/DYbz0qB,
1357561331.0,29,stam.se,1647tf,How Minecraft taught my 9-year-old son with Asperger’s to read and write,31,2,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1647tf/how_minecraft_taught_my_9yearold_son_with/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/_G8AghhSUx8cVtUS.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1647tf,http://www.stam.se/blog/2013/01/05/how-minecraft-taught-my-9-year-old-son-with-aspergers-to-read-and-write/,
1374966504.0,30,davsart.wordpress.com,1j6q34,Caught on video non-verbal 4 year old with autism says I love you for the first time.,44,14,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1j6q34/caught_on_video_nonverbal_4_year_old_with_autism/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/T7cVwzle1xUnMaAh.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1j6q34,http://davsart.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/i-love-you-for-the-first-time/,
1347141157.0,31,i.imgur.com,zknwv,My autistic son picking up an iPad for the first time. I think he likes it :),36,5,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/zknwv/my_autistic_son_picking_up_an_ipad_for_the_first/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/VsqNLBvl7cXAdQ0J.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_zknwv,http://i.imgur.com/42WxZ.jpg,
1365644408.0,31,youtube.com,1c3u7b,"Autistic student being ""redirected"" out of a room by a high school coach/teacher",32,1,11,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1c3u7b/autistic_student_being_redirected_out_of_a_room/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/EZ_85UdbWJpScOiD.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1c3u7b,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsj7AWzqIwY&feature=share,
1362509772.0,30,self.autism,19q01k,Freaking out. 9 year old sister with ASD just started puberty. I don't know what to do.,32,2,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19q01k/freaking_out_9_year_old_sister_with_asd_just/,"I'm her older sister, I'm 16. I didn't start puberty until I was about 12 years old and I had already learned about puberty at school when I was 10. What the hell do I say!?
My dad bathes her.
She doesn't like to wear clothes.
I don't know what she can really comprehend, or if she'll pay attention.
She's gonna FLIP OUT when she finds out there is BLOOD coming out of her vagina.
I'm the only female in her life other than teachers and all that.
My dad is a WRECK. He has not idea what to do. I'm looking into it and I've found things either for TEENAGE autistic girls or for non-autistic younger girls. Nothing of both.
So...I really need help. I'm at a complete loss.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_19q01k,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19q01k/freaking_out_9_year_old_sister_with_asd_just/,
1357858336.0,25,huffingtonpost.com,16cc11,Meet the First Miss America contestant with autism,32,7,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16cc11/meet_the_first_miss_america_contestant_with_autism/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/q6_kYBhmvxsroL9h.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16cc11,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2013/01/10/alexis-wineman-miss-america-montana-autistic_n_2448848.html?utm_hp_ref=tw,
1350319163.0,27,sfari.org,11infz,Researchers reveal first brain study of Temple Grandin,30,3,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/11infz/researchers_reveal_first_brain_study_of_temple/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Gf_U__ay2RfMBTGQ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_11infz,http://sfari.org/news-and-opinion/conference-news/2012/society-for-neuroscience-2012/researchers-reveal-first-brain-study-of-temple-grandin,
1348366450.0,28,now.msn.com,10bpmj,Autistic girl memorizes and performs Coppelia ballet in viral video,33,5,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/10bpmj/autistic_girl_memorizes_and_performs_coppelia/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/EMla95-DpkR91DvW.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_10bpmj,http://now.msn.com/autistic-girl-memorizes-and-performs-coppelia-ballet-in-viral-video/,
1347846711.0,30,self.autism,1001i8,Factually Inaccurate Autism,38,8,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1001i8/factually_inaccurate_autism/,"My name is Shayna, I'm 23 years old and diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I have the unfortunate circumstance of being surrounded by NT's that are not at all interested in learning about Asperger's or Autism and instead they respond to me with a barrage of inaccurate statements and opinions, and so after trying to reason to them and not getting anywhere, I decided to put together a Tumblr page that lists the inaccuracies I've heard, and tells what is wrong about them. I tell you this so that you can check it out, let me know what you think of my articles, and suggest article ideas of factual inaccuracies you've heard of in your life. Also, pass it on to the nt's in your life if you like it.
The link is: http://factually-inaccurate-autism.tumblr.com/",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1001i8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1001i8/factually_inaccurate_autism/,
1339701873.0,29,firstgiving.com,v24pe,"Hey,A woman in my town is trying to raise money so that she can get her daughter a service dog. If you guys want to donate/ spread the word here is the link. ",32,3,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/v24pe/heya_woman_in_my_town_is_trying_to_raise_money_so/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/-vdjP21o6dbakEda.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_v24pe,http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/dog_for_anna/letsbringannasservicedoghome,
1330096556.0,29,i.imgur.com,q4472,How my autistic son reads books,34,5,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/q4472/how_my_autistic_son_reads_books/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/s5VGeVL4Bv3cEQld.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_q4472,http://i.imgur.com/E6iu0.jpg,
1368317307.0,25,imgur.com,1e5nl7,I walked in on my son putting the finishing touches on a perfectly made PB&J... and then I looked up.,33,8,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e5nl7/i_walked_in_on_my_son_putting_the_finishing/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/VQW3SikCLWDkPTHu.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1e5nl7,http://imgur.com/a/fdMpB,
1357587884.0,29,disabilityscoop.com,164wc6,Could the next Miss America have autism?,34,5,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/164wc6/could_the_next_miss_america_have_autism/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/BXKW_0iu2SjTJxwX.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_164wc6,http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/10/04/could-miss-america-autism/16585/,
1342571655.0,27,self.autism,wqdfq,Living with Autism,29,2,14,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/wqdfq/living_with_autism/,"My name is Nicholas. I was born July 2nd, 1995. I like video games, I enjoy reading,
I worry about peak oil and the economy. Growing up, I played pokemon, and learned to read from an
early age. I enjoy long walks on the beach. I once wrote an article for my mother about men’s pocky. I
pick water types as my starters. I play with items off. I think pink is a manly color. I am a bronie. I am a
democrat. I am aware of all internet traditions. I make Chuck Norris jokes.
I am an autistic, and I am just like you.
I was diagnosed with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome to be specific, when I was in the third grade. I don’t
remember exactly how I reacted to learning I was an autistic. I do know that I never made a big deal of
it, and found it all very silly. A vest for my fidgeting? Spending time with a lady with speech cards? I was
however glad to get out of the classrooms, and into special classes, until I learned what a living hell they
were later on.
But I’m getting ahead of myself, perhaps from a lack of a real point to start from. How does one define
living with autism? I can’t honestly say how different I would be if I wasn’t an autistic. All I know is that
one day I was defined as having Asperger’s Syndrome. A high functioning autistic, but still, it was yet
another brand. Not that I minded, I preferred being an outsider.
In fact, that has been the single hardest problem with me. As much as I try to be friendly with everyone
I meet, it is so hard to accept their viewpoints. “I am right, how can they believe such nonsense?” As
a result, I always tended to prefer adults, they knew what was up, and they didn’t bully. It was just so
frustrating being in such slow classes, dealing with such…well, at the time I considered most of my peers
to be utter morons. Obviously today I know that’s not true, but I was a kid.
I think I may have seen my diagnosis as a blessing under that logic. Finally, they would see I wasn’t part
of the herd of children and that I deserved respect! I have always wanted respect from adults more
than respect from children my age – which as a result made me grow up as a loner. I preferred going on
forums, playing an online game, or talking to my mom rather than suffer the idiocy of what my peers
enjoyed.
As an autistic, the single hardest thing to do is to understand. Understanding why your peers like what
they like, understanding that you are sometimes wrong, and understanding that school is important. A
wise man once said “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” If you are an autistic,
you will probably find it absurdly difficult to understand why you have to do things. And if you are the
parent of an autistic, I’m sure you have torn your hair out over their dismissal attitudes and refusal to
do things they do not understand are important. As hard as it sounds to believe, I really didn’t believe
chores, school work, etc were important, simply because I did not understand why they were important.
Imagine it this way. A man comes up to you, and tells you to punch him in the face. When you ask him
why, he gives an explanation in a language you do not understand. That is what it is like to be autistic
and being told to do something you do not find important. Even I don’t really know how to handle this
problem, but the important thing is keep working at it. Eventually, you or your children will understand.
Perhaps you/they won’t understand why, but they will eventually understand that it is important, and
that will go a long way towards them complying.
Onto the next subject – bullying. Autistics are bullied. Especially in the lower grades. Most children
simply do not understand autistic children and will act accordingly. People are afraid of the unknown.
If you are an autistic child, it sucks, but you can’t avoid it. But please, do not let it keep you from trying
to make friends. I made that mistake, and there is a very noticeable void in my life caused by my lack of
relationships. Thankfully, it eventually ends, and you will get out of school one day. But just know, no
matter what you do, you will be bullied.
You cannot avoid this, and I beg of you, parents, not to put your children in a “special” program to try
and protect your autistic child if they are high functioning. They do not work. Autistics need to learn via
trial by fire how to deal with their peers, not how to deal with other autistics, which is actually harder in
many cases due to the even larger language gap. Plus, there is one large reason why I beg, not ask, but
beg you keep your children out of special programs – they are hell. The politicians, the councilors, they
will all try to convince you otherwise, but they are either misguided or lying to you.
Perhaps there are genuinely good programs for the autistic at your local school. It is possible, but highly
unlikely. I have been in quite a few such programs, including the BRIDGE program, which was supposed
to be among the best in the entire nation. By the middle of my first year there I was literally begging my
father to please make them put me back in the regular classes. “Special” programs are understaffed,
overstuffed, underbudgeted, and assigned teachers who are given insufficient training except on how
to restrain children. That was literally the only thing I ever saw them get right. Don’t take this the
wrong way – most teachers who are a part of such programs do care, but the reality is they are just
undertrained and understaffed.
Even if your child is a low functioning autistic, keep them out of public school programs. Unless it is
absolutely your last option, pull as many strings as you have to in order to get them into a private,
specialized school that has the resources required to properly taking care of your child. They will thank
you later. I hate to be so passionate about this, and I normally would say “do the research,” but I assure
you that placing your child in a special care program is among the worst possible options you have. If
it is an aid program designed to supplement normal classes, those actually work and are worth looking
into, but if they involve your child being placed into special classes and given a special routine, just stay
away.
Instead, try to get your child tools and accommodations to aid them. Typing accommodations, reading
accommodations, calculator accommodations, whatever it takes. Just, unless it is literally and absolutely
your last resort, do not put them into a special program. They are hell. I say this from experience.
Onto the next subject, autistics, don’t feel ashamed. Don’t feel alone. You are you, you are no less
important than anyone else, and never let anyone tell you otherwise. It will be hard. You will not
understand many things, and you will hear rumors and whispers behind your back from peers who
cannot understand. You may even be alone, and your parents might even give up on you. I was
fortunate enough to receive a lot of mental support, but it is a very real possibility to be alone in this.
It will probably get dark in your life. You will be confused. You may even think you are worthless. You
will feel lost, and that is ok. It is ok to feel lost and confused. But you aren’t worthless. No matter how
hard it can be to think otherwise, don’t give up. Find things you enjoy, and keep working at them. You
will eventually get good at them. It might take a short period of time. It might take years. But never give
up.
Finally, the last thing you need to know, growing up with or raising a kid with autism, is that it does
not make you different. Yes, it changes how you think, but you are still human. This is the single most
important thing to remember about autism – it does not make you more or less of a person.
In closing, no matter how bad things may get, never give up hope, never stop trying. Please, never
give up. There are people who care. There are people who are worth living for. For parents, never stop
trusting in your child. They are beautiful in their own right; you just have to learn to love them. And if
you’re reading this, trying to understand the portrait of an autistic, please don’t consider us freaks, or
outcasts. Don’t be afraid to meet us. Don’t be afraid to step to our aid. We are just like you. We live like
you, love like you, and laugh like you.
We are human too.
If you have any questions about what it is like to be an autistic, or have questions as an autistic how you
should handle anything, please leave a comment and I will try to get a reply back to you ASAP. I cannot
promise that any of the information found above will be accurate, as everyone is different, but I tried
my best from the perspective of a autistic to give some advice about how to live with autism.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_wqdfq,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/wqdfq/living_with_autism/,
1336965269.0,26,self.autism,tlwod,So we had a meltdown tonight...,31,5,29,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tlwod/so_we_had_a_meltdown_tonight/,"My 7yo had a meltdown tonight when we tried to go to a restaurant for Mother's Day dinner.
We were with my wife's family and the place was so crowded that they had set up tents outside to hold the people waiting for tables. I was carrying her around outside and I could feel her getting tense with so many people around; but we played around some and she was laughing - she seemed fairly well adjusted...
...until we tried to walk inside.
It wasn't loud, but it was a little dark and pretty crowded - I got about 2 steps inside the foyer when she let out an ear-piercing scream (3 inches from my ear) and I had to stop and turn around and walk out.
We went out to the sidewalk to calm down, but that wasn't happening.
After 3 or 4 more screams and some pinching and kicking (again, while I'm holding her - she wouldn't let me put her down to talk) we decided it would be best to just skip the restaurant and head home.
I should mention here that my wife (and her whole family) is NT but I am not.
Sometimes we differ in our reactions to these episodes - like tonight.
If a meltdown isn't too bad, we'll often ""power through"" and get to a point where she will relax into, and usually enjoy, a new/scary/different experience. When it's bad we'll usually change the plan and find something else to do.
Where we differ is typically in the assessment of how ""bad"" it is and ""why"".
My wife tends to take a view that the daughter just ""doesn't want to"" and we shouldn't ""let her have her way"". That it's almost always better to ""power through"" and force her to confront her fears and deal with new experiences.
I (and she) mean that in a much better way than it sounds.
That's what happened tonight. She said we shouldn't let her ""have her way"" but I vehemently disagreed - that this wasn't something that she was going to adjust to (crowded restaurant, new place, large-ish party with us), and it wasn't a good idea to try.
She didn't seem like she was going to calm down very fast and I dislike making her *that* uncomfortable without a really good reason.
I don't really care what other people think about her meltdowns and screaming but I thought it would be pretty rude to force that on a restaurant full of people trying to enjoy Mother's Day dinner - she can scream really, really loud.
My wife gave in but there was a heavy cost. She was really disappointed having to leave and cried (quietly) almost all the way home.
The daughter thought she ruined Mother's Day for everybody and I think my wife is blaming both of us.
My daughter even had the idea of having a ""restaurant"" at home and wanted to make menu's and everything. I told my wife I'd make her anything she wanted for dinner and we'd have a great time.
She just cried and told us she wasn't hungry - then suggested I take the girl out for dinner someplace alone.
I'm heartbroken now. I feel like I failed my family on Mother's Day.
My wife won't talk to me; she's doing that stupid act where she pretends everything is fine.
Sorry for the downer post, not really looking for advice; just wanted to rant.
**TL;DR: I think we screwed up Mother's Day and I'm sad. Sometimes this shit sucks (self-post; no karma)**
*EDIT/UPDATE: Well, wife really was pissed and thinks I handled it wrong.
This morning she said she wasn't mad anymore and that just made it worse for me.
I understand that she was disappointed but I don't think she has any cause to be ""mad"" about it.
Now I'm more upset because I feel bad that the night was ruined and she was disappointed but I really think she's wrong and I have to advocate for my daughter - if it was just me, then I'd just let it go.
So now she's stomped all over my triggers and I'm essentially non-functional today.
Thanks for the input and support*
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,True,,,True,t3_tlwod,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tlwod/so_we_had_a_meltdown_tonight/,
1336156433.0,29,youtube.com,t77wj,"My Autistic Son First Time Riding Bike
- YouTube",29,0,12,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/t77wj/my_autistic_son_first_time_riding_bike_youtube/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tMv-jOQX12yFTON1.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_t77wj,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y4tX-VZREY,
1376325502.0,29,self.autism,1k7rb6,"Meet my brother Jonathan. He is 24 years old and is profoundly autistic. He loves movies, musicals, G.I. Joe toys and Youtube. He is a marathon runner, and will run his 11th marathon this November in New York City. Check out his story!",34,5,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1k7rb6/meet_my_brother_jonathan_he_is_24_years_old_and/,"Meet my brother Jonathan.
Jonathan Brunot was born on March 14, 1989, a healthy child with an expressive personality. He was the youngest of three sons and as a baby he was very socially interactive with lots of eye contact, and his vocabulary built steadily as he began to learn to speak. However, when he was about 2½ years of age, he began to regress dramatically. His eye contact became non-existent and the few words and even phrases he had mastered in the previous months slipped away into completely non-verbal interaction. Jonathan was diagnosed as severely autistic, and the lives of the Brunot family changed dramatically from that moment.
Olga, Jonathan's mother, galvanized that family around the diagnosis. She approached Jonathan's autism in a powerful yet unique way that would become a consistent theme throughout Jonathan's development.
Jonathan wasn’t merely an “autistic” individual; collectively, they were an “autistic” family.
Throughout Jonathan's development, this mantra was behind much of the decision making regarding finding the appropriate schooling and activities for Jonathan. Olga sought out as many special needs programs as possible. As Jonathan went through his teenage years he was enrolled and engaged in a plethora of activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, and basketball, among others. The goal was to maximize Jonathan's opportunities in life and find his niche. Because of Jonathan's inability to proactively pursue new activities and endeavors, Olga took it upon herself to effectively “throw him in the deep end” and immerse him in EVERYTHING.
It was precisely this determination and persistence that prompted Olga to have Jonathan join a special needs running program called Rolling Thunder in 2007. The volunteer coaches at Rolling Thunder specialized in assisted running with the mentally disabled and they welcomed Jonathan with open arms.
When Jonathan first joined the running club he struggled tremendously. For the first couple of weeks, he could not run more than 10-15 yards without stopping, getting distracted, or wanting to lie down. In fact, Olga began running side by side with Jonathan, at times gripping his waistband to literally pull him along the trails. Despite 2 months of weekly practices, Jonathan was still not really grasping the concept of running. Olga, exhausted from pulling his weight and exasperated by his lack of progress, was ready to quit and move her son on to another activity.
Thankfully, the head coach of Rolling Thunder, Steve Cuomo, refused to allow Olga to give up on the process. He informed Olga that the point of the program was to keep pushing, even when the outcome looked bleak. It was that conversation and Olga's ultimate decision to continue with the program which led to the fateful day when Olga was introduced to a volunteer running coach named Vincent Del-cid.
Coach Vincent needed only one week to get Jonathan to finish a 3 mile trail without stopping. He saw potential in Jonathan and made it clear to Olga that he was prepared to commit to Jonathan's progress long term.
Over the next year, under Coach Vincent's weekly training, Jonathan underwent an amazing transformation. Physically, Jonathan lost around 25 pounds, as he became comfortable running longer distances and trained 3 times a week. He went from 15 minutes per mile (for a 5k race) all the way down to under 8 minutes! Socially, Jonathan was developing a clear love and passion for the sport of running. On “running” days, Jonathan would come from school happy and eager to put on his shorts and sneakers to go run with Coach Vincent.
Jonathan had found his niche; he was a runner and he loved to run.
After a year and a half of consistent training, Jonathan was running 5k and 10k races almost every weekend and the Brunot family was proud and excited to rally behind his accomplishments. However, Coach Vincent decided to REALLY up the ante.
Coach Vincent informed the family that he intended to train Jonathan to run and finish the ING NYC Marathon. He challenged that family to put their trust in him to help Jonathan successfully navigate 26.2 long, difficult miles across all the boroughs of Manhattan! Coach Vincent had already accomplished so much with Jonathan that this new goal simply became the next challenge.
On November 2, 2008 (at the age of 19) Jonathan completed his FIRST marathon in 4 grueling hours and 49 minutes and 8 seconds. He battled through cramps and frequent bathroom breaks to finally reach the finish line in Central Park with his family happily and loudly cheering for his accomplishments from the finish line bleachers.
Today, Jonathan Brunot is a charming, 24 year old, autistic marathon runner. He has 10 marathons and 1 ultra-marathon under his belt and is showing ZERO signs of slowing down.
Jonathan's Running Resume (All Completed)
ING NYC Marathon 2008
Boston Marathon 2009
ING NYC Marathon 2009
Boston Marathon 2010
ING NYC Marathon 2010
Boston Marathon 2011
ING NYC Marathon 2011
Boston Marathon 2012
Boston Marathon 2013*
** We were at the Boston Marathon. Jonathan and his coaches were 3/4 of a mile away from the Finish Line when the bombs went off. Jonathan was diverted to the side streets of downtown Boston. He has no idea what happened and is blissfully untraumatized from the experience***
Long Island Marathon 2013
Caumsett 50k Race Ultra-Marathon Long Island (30 miles)
Despite his incredible success as a runner, Jonathan's autism can still present tremendous difficulties. Jonathan can't regulate his bodily needs, so his coaches are always nearby to keep him well hydrated and help him replenish his electrolytes, as well as to deal with any of the potentially dangerous situations that can arise when running amongst tens of thousands of runners. In many ways, Jonathan's coaches take on the role of coach, parent, medic, nutritionist and special needs instructor each and every time they sacrifice their bodies to help him reach the finish line.
Yes, autism is a lifelong neurological disorder, but with lots of love, positive attitude and training, an autistic individual is only limited by the constraints that we put upon them. The joy and happiness that we experience as a family each time we see Jonathan run towards the finish line cannot be encapsulated in words.
Jonathan's running has given us a beautiful gift – an experience that galvanizes us around our champion and his triumphs. In essence, we are rewarded every time we see him put on his running shoes; beset by a gleaming smile and an eagerness to get out some of that boundless energy by running for miles and miles.
Jonathan is my youngest brother. He could not speak or write this on his own so I had to speak for him. Jonathan inspires me each and every day... and he doesn't even know it! We don't care about his time or his pace; watching Jonathan run is one of the most fulfilling experiences of our lives, and we are simply overjoyed that he can keep this gift for as long as his legs can carry him.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1k7rb6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1k7rb6/meet_my_brother_jonathan_he_is_24_years_old_and/,
1368889892.0,28,amctheatres.com,1ekuq9,"I was checking local movie times, found this, and thought it was a really cool idea for families with an autistic child. Sensory Friendly Films.",29,1,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ekuq9/i_was_checking_local_movie_times_found_this_and/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/8cer9bZy_DvX-5hT.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ekuq9,http://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films,
1363178623.0,28,chicagoparent.com,1a7n20,The kindness of a stranger saves a mom during her autistic son's meltdown,28,0,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1a7n20/the_kindness_of_a_stranger_saves_a_mom_during_her/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1a7n20,http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/special-parent/winter-2013/in-our-shoes/grocery-store-meltdown,
1358064826.0,29,crowdrise.com,16hfs4,Friend of mine is raising money for a half marathon to support the Organization for Autism Research (OAR),31,2,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16hfs4/friend_of_mine_is_raising_money_for_a_half/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/B9fwgI93OiBtyhc9.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16hfs4,http://www.crowdrise.com/teamrunforautismcleveland2013/fundraiser/greghawver,
1346095747.0,26,self.autism,yx2zg,"Not autistic ""enough""..",29,3,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yx2zg/not_autistic_enough/,"My daughter has autism. When she was 18 months she stopped talking to me. She never wanted to be held or touched, she screamed when her senses got overloaded - which was constantly. She got older, and things were ""better"" but hard. She received therapy every single day from 18 months to the age of 5. She was in a day program from age 2-5 where she got 8 hours a day of constant therapy. She went from a child who had to carry around a ""puke bag"" wherever she went because she would get so hysterical she would vomit, to a child who loves to hug her friends when they are sad. She went from a child who we were told would never go to ""regular"" class, to a child who is happily entering 2nd grade at the local elementary school ahead of her peers academically, and while she is called ""excessively shy"".. she manages to interact with her peers and participate in class.
It makes me happy to hear other people say ""you would never know she has autism"". It makes me angry to hear people say ""Are you sure she is autistic? Because my [insert cousin, neighbor, friend's kid] has autism and they are so much worse than she is"". Then they list all the ways that child is autistic like it is a contest to see who is ""more autistic"". They ask ""Oh, she must have Aspberger's then"" .. no, she does not. She is autistic. And, while Aspberger's is on the spectrum, it isn't what she is.
My kiddo has come a million light years from where she was, and I thank early intervention for that. But she still struggles every day. The world is black and white, and she doesn't understand that not everything is literal. She is easily overwhelmed, especially with people. She gets obsessed over things and it is hard to redirect her.
Why do people feel this need to make me feel like I have to explain my child to them? I try to brush it off and say that early intervention worked really well and we are happy with where she is at, but they still want to argue about it with me.
/sigh",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_yx2zg,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yx2zg/not_autistic_enough/,
1340645314.0,27,self.autism,vkwxq,I want a cure.,36,9,106,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vkwxq/i_want_a_cure/,"I am autistic. I hate everything about it.
I hate - no - *utterly fucking loathe* - this disorder. I hate it, I hate me. I refuse to have children because if what they say is true, then it would be absolute cruelty to pass this disease onto them.
There is nothing good about autism. I can't make friends. I am drained doing the easiest things. I can't understand certain things. I stick out like a sore thumb everywhere I go. My sense of perception is so off that sometimes I question if I'm actually fucking retarded. Then there's the movement Thing.
Even the special interests/obsessions thing is jacked. No normal person probably seeks out every crumb of information on Doctor Who, or gets excited at the possibility of talking about Gallifrey or Sherlock. Nobody cares this much about what Doctor did what and when, timelines, canon, etc. People like to knit or crochet or have normal reactions to things or not be obsessed with their interests. They're not...this.
Autism has destroyed my life and my chances at being successful. I may be a college graduate and supposedly intelligent, but I know that this disease - THIS PARASITE - has fucked me before I could even begin.
I do not hate myself, but I hate autism. If I had one wish, it would be that this parasitic disease would be wiped off the face of the planet.
These are my thoughts. Yours may be different.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_vkwxq,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/vkwxq/i_want_a_cure/,
1370762014.0,26,reddit.com,1fyzp9,I'm a high-functioning adult autist with savant syndrome who communicates almost entirely through writing (mostly nonverbal). Ask me anything. :) [xpost from /r/casualiama],30,4,43,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fyzp9/im_a_highfunctioning_adult_autist_with_savant/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1fyzp9,http://www.reddit.com/r/casualiama/comments/1fy5qu/im_a_highfunctioning_autist_a_la_rain_man_ive/,
1368185517.0,24,dailymail.co.uk,1e2a84,Autistic children see movement TWICE as quickly as those without condition,29,5,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e2a84/autistic_children_see_movement_twice_as_quickly/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/X5inCnj35LnQZeO_.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1e2a84,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2321831/Autistic-children-movement-TWICE-quickly-other.html,
1357193911.0,27,inzpireme-sweetpea.blogspot.com,15vim5,"My son was officially diagnosed with Autism today; this is my wife's blog ""coming out"" to our family and friends.",27,0,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/15vim5/my_son_was_officially_diagnosed_with_autism_today/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/zP5BmkI-jLfAGkf-.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_15vim5,http://inzpireme-sweetpea.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-piece-in-puzzle-we-call-life.html,
1335281956.0,25,tumblr.thedailywh.at,sq2vi,Father stands up for son,28,3,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/sq2vi/father_stands_up_for_son/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/yZEJMqnE1GgPV_lO.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_sq2vi,http://tumblr.thedailywh.at/post/21716152875/kickass-dad-of-the-day-when-stuart-chaifetz,
1290312586.0,24,self.autism,e9d5q,Just a moment in parenthood and autism,28,4,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/e9d5q/just_a_moment_in_parenthood_and_autism/,"So my six year old son is mostly non-verbal. He gets by with echolalia fairly well. If you ask him a question, he'll either say ""No (whatever you said)"" or, if he wants to say yes, he'll just repeat back the question. Anyway, we were doing something around the house and I was letting him hold onto a key (we were playing a role-playing game, acting out a scene from a movie - long story). So, despite the fact I was trying to keep a close eye on him, he nevertheless lost the key. After trying to look for it with him, I eventually got frustrated and pointed at myself and said ""key gone - Poppa sad"". He started to cry. I picked him up and told him it was okay, told him I loved him, told him everything was going to be okay.
A little while later, he had this strange look on his face. So, I jokingly poked him on the forehead with my finger and asked him if he was okay.
He looks at me and says :
""I sad. I sad. I try, I try to speak...but it's broken.""
First sentence that wasn't simply an echo or a variation on an echo. His first truly communicative sentence. I'm floored. Thought I'd share the moment",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_e9d5q,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/e9d5q/just_a_moment_in_parenthood_and_autism/,
1374474112.0,26,onthemedia.org,1isprq,"A Dangerous ""View"" - NPR gets it right on Jenny McCarthy.",33,7,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1isprq/a_dangerous_view_npr_gets_it_right_on_jenny/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/-rKraCfUhRU4ER0V.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1isprq,http://www.onthemedia.org/2013/jul/19/dangerous-view/,
1370874050.0,25,nhs.uk,1g1n8v,Scientists identify gene pattern linked to autism,28,3,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g1n8v/scientists_identify_gene_pattern_linked_to_autism/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/s8GlxSK3CQT52hCG.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1g1n8v,http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/06June/Pages/scientists-identify-gene-pattern-linked-to-autism.aspx,
1368183618.0,24,bbc.co.uk,1e295i,Autistic teenager tipped for Nobel Prize,28,4,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e295i/autistic_teenager_tipped_for_nobel_prize/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/mxGjRfIJD5Q2Z_Sh.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1e295i,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22477958,
1359077286.0,25,hawaiinewsnow.com,1787mg,Oregon family uses medical cannabis to manage son's rage ,29,4,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1787mg/oregon_family_uses_medical_cannabis_to_manage/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/2uhJhlnzVDNzIkYt.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1787mg,http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20660400/medical-marijuana-used-to-manage-autism,
1355797366.0,25,self.autism,15125c,Dear Asperger's and autism spectrum redditors: I'm really worried that the media reports linking the CT school shooter to Asperger's will produce backlash against other Aspies. Are you concerned? Are people looking at you differently?,31,6,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/15125c/dear_aspergers_and_autism_spectrum_redditors_im/,"By it's nature, I figure reddit has to have at least its share of Aspies, ADHDs and folks on the spectrum. Hell, I found my way here.
A couple of the stupider news reports linking the CT school shooter with Asperger's have really pissed me off. I'm worried that anyone with that in their folder is going to be looked at as a potential mass murderer. Which is ridiculous.
Has anyone else been kept awake by this? Anyone had an interaction with someone that seemed.... off?
I know, I know, it's kinda weird to ask people who have trouble connecting with others if they've had any trouble connecting with others. But a lot of us are tuned in to others in ways that may not make interaction easy, but leave us with a lot of insight.
Interested in hearing what others are experiencing.
**EDIT:** Thanks for the feedback. I guess this will blow over. Asking the media to remember a diagnosis with a three-syllable name is a bit much, after all. ;-)",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1355841511.0,,,True,t3_15125c,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/15125c/dear_aspergers_and_autism_spectrum_redditors_im/,
1345219326.0,26,shine.yahoo.com,ydrac,“He Doesn’t Look Autistic” and Other Misconceptions About Autism,26,0,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ydrac/he_doesnt_look_autistic_and_other_misconceptions/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/JKfrI3CV6DlVcnSB.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_ydrac,http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/8220-doesn-8217-t-look-autistic-8221-other-214600522.html,
1345000115.0,25,self.autism,y8pnp,I am being abused and would like to be independant,29,4,50,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/y8pnp/i_am_being_abused_and_would_like_to_be_independant/,"Edit: I live in the East SF Bay Area (925 area code)
I am 32 years old and have Asperger's. I am not self sufficient and don't have a job.
My parents are verbally and emotionally abusive. I am chronically depressed and often have suicidal thoughts.
I would like a job and also would like to go to school. My parents say I can't do either.
I don't get a lot of benefits from the government and cannot sustain independent living.
I don't have friends and my brothers don't care that my parents abuse me. They both moved away so they don't have to deal with it. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1345050788.0,,,True,t3_y8pnp,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/y8pnp/i_am_being_abused_and_would_like_to_be_independant/,
1376950685.0,25,citynews.ca,1kozju,Family in shock after hate letter targets teen with autism,27,2,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1kozju/family_in_shock_after_hate_letter_targets_teen/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/XIZ1BO-mvSeyrJVg.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1kozju,http://www.citynews.ca/2013/08/18/family-in-shock-after-hate-letter-targets-teen-with-autism/,
1371643210.0,23,blog.ted.com,1gnew0,All across the autism spectrum - A playlist of TED Talks,27,4,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gnew0/all_across_the_autism_spectrum_a_playlist_of_ted/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/-uZS3GsFJTCru6_x.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gnew0,http://blog.ted.com/2013/06/18/playlist-all-across-the-autism-spectrum/,
1363540755.0,24,imgur.com,1agztk,I put up a request for a pic that my son would really like and sabotag3 answered the call with this. This is amazing!,27,3,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1agztk/i_put_up_a_request_for_a_pic_that_my_son_would/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/DAzOfvYhkBtelcOm.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1agztk,http://imgur.com/CiOrriS,
1357896002.0,22,myautisticmuslimchild.com,16deci,More than a Poneytail » My Autistic Muslim Child,28,6,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16deci/more_than_a_poneytail_my_autistic_muslim_child/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/SPI9NLSxq_uIHvQJ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16deci,http://myautisticmuslimchild.com/?p=2252,
1343062806.0,24,politico.com,x0ux2,Scarborough: Holmes 'on autism scale' (Seriously?!),26,2,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/x0ux2/scarborough_holmes_on_autism_scale_seriously/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_x0ux2,http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2012/07/scarborough-holmes-on-autism-scale-129779.html,
1327191922.0,23,self.autism,oqu6z,"Hey /r/autism, my wife -- a Speech Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children with autism -- wants to create visual supports for you (for free!)",24,1,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/oqu6z/hey_rautism_my_wife_a_speech_therapist_with_over/,"My wife is a Speech Therapist with over 10 years experience working with children with multiple disabilities including autism. She works with children on all levels of the spectrum, ages birth to twenty-one. She specializes in working with children who are non-verbal and utilize AAC devices, but has experience working with all ability levels as well.
She is currently working on a project (a presentation about visual supports which will be used to train other professionals), and as part of that project would like ideas for example visual supports. Rather than making up supports that will never be used, we thought it would be a neat idea to see if there is anyone on /r/autism who is in need of a visual support or two for their child. She's open to doing just about anything (social stories, visual schedules, basic communication boards, etc.).
If you'd be interested, you can just PM me (or respond publicly) and let me know a little about your child (can be completely anonymous, of course, if you prefer) and what they need a visual support for (e.g. you're having a difficult time with dinner, or grocery runs, or getting them to request a snack they like, etc.)
Obviously there is a disclaimer attached to this that she is not providing professional services in any way, and if you need more than a basic example support you should of course seek help from a professional in your area.
In addition, the examples she creates will be used as part of a public presentation, although obviously she will not be discussing where they are inspired from or any other personal details that you may choose to share with her.
Thanks!",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_oqu6z,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/oqu6z/hey_rautism_my_wife_a_speech_therapist_with_over/,
1321584479.0,23,i.imgur.com,mggkq,Ass Burgers Rage,26,3,11,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/mggkq/ass_burgers_rage/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/j6yo94IpGMwvwMoG.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_mggkq,http://i.imgur.com/HoNXN.png,
1320332973.0,26,imgur.com,lz1hd,For my son and autism awareness tattoo.,28,2,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/lz1hd/for_my_son_and_autism_awareness_tattoo/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/VubhNoONdd8vLIha.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_lz1hd,http://imgur.com/L5HaM,
1305558538.0,24,self.autism,hcktr,Awesome in Public,25,1,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/hcktr/awesome_in_public/,"Just wanted to balance out the recent 'assholes in public' stories. Don't get me wrong - I have more asshole stories than I'd care to count and it still gets to me in a big way when it happens but for those of you who haven't experienced the other side of the coin, I thought it might help to at least be aware of its existence. For the record, I have Asperger's and my boy is at the 'low-functioning' end of the autism spectrum.
I take my son to our local main st shopping area a lot and when he was younger and not very skilled yet with communication, he'd get very frustrated and have meltdowns and the assholes would inevitably glare, mutter and scold. It's the kind of area where you tend to see the same people all the time.
One evening when he was about three-and-a-half I took him to a favourite restaurant of mine on the main st. As I was having my coffee at the end of the meal, a man from the table opposite came over. He said to me, ""I've seen you around here quite a lot. It's great that you can bring your son to a restaurant. Our son is 9 and we still can't really do that. Anyway, I just really wanted to say to you that I know you struggle but you're doing a *great* job. You're a *good mum*."" That one brought tears to my eyes. Who'd have known - some of the people looking at you in public are looking on with compassion, not contempt.
I've also had two instances of people coming over and offering help mid-meltdown, rather than offering unsolicited parenting advice. I'm really hoping some of you out there have some similar experiences to share.
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,True,,,True,t3_hcktr,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/hcktr/awesome_in_public/,
1370138374.0,23,self.autism,1fhwk8,"""My ______ 'IS' autistic."" vs "" My _______ 'HAS' autism."" What are your thoughts.",27,4,37,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fhwk8/my_is_autistic_vs_my_has_autism_what_are_your/,"I have a tendency to, when it arises, explain or tell people that my kiddo *is* autistic, rather than say he *has* autism. It is who he/she is. When they retort and ask why I word it like I do, I explain it like this.
""You have a cold. You have a headache. You have a cut, but it's something that eventually will resolve itself.""
Obviously some situations will arise where things will get worse in certain scenarios. But for the most part, my intent is to have people understand my kiddo's mind works differently, and they should understand to embrace this and not hope to ""cure"" him or change how his/her brain works.
What are your thought on this? Just some incite for the most part. Thanks in advance.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1fhwk8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fhwk8/my_is_autistic_vs_my_has_autism_what_are_your/,
1368718933.0,22,dailymail.co.uk,1egfcu,Scientists discover a link between epilepsy and autism for the first time,25,3,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1egfcu/scientists_discover_a_link_between_epilepsy_and/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/5ZfDmSul0trVetTK.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1egfcu,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2325088/Scientists-discover-link-epilepsy-autism-time.html,
1365169372.0,23,huffingtonpost.com,1bqcvm,8 things I wish your kids knew about autism,26,3,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bqcvm/8_things_i_wish_your_kids_knew_about_autism/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Hg96m20J8iLEBrsb.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1bqcvm,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/babblecom/8-things-to-teach-your_b_3009059.html,
1360242658.0,23,news.medill.northwestern.edu,1829iv,Making space for autistic workers,23,0,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1829iv/making_space_for_autistic_workers/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/-RJfg92XCOVKItgB.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1829iv,http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=215283,
1358448797.0,21,i.imgur.com,16rkps,Winnie the Pooh with Autism Heart (x-post from /r/tattoos,34,13,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16rkps/winnie_the_pooh_with_autism_heart_xpost_from/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/iYEQ92UsJJw7qd8v.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16rkps,http://i.imgur.com/Acl3C.jpg,
1351357265.0,23,self.autism,126fyo,"My son is moving into a class setting more appropriate for him, just sharing my happiness. ",25,2,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/126fyo/my_son_is_moving_into_a_class_setting_more/,"My son is three and a half, he was diagnosed autistic at two years old. Last year he started school after the winter break, and he was in a small class, out of our district, with a couple other young children with various disabilities. He did really well, loved school, and it seemed to help him a lot. His language expanded and he improved his motor skills a bit. For this year he was transferred to another district and placed in a normal Head Start program with a class of 17-18 neurotypical kids. I was getting close to calling up the school and having a meeting to see what could be done, because I've noticed he is much more upset and agitated this year compared to last. I felt it was just far too much for him. But then his speech therapist called me up yesterday and said that while the state requires a ""try and see how it works"" approach to see if kids can handle a regular setting, it's not working at all for my son and the poor little guy cannot learn anything because he's so overwhelmed by the other children and the fact that his class moves at a pace much faster than he can handle. Starting November 5th he will be moved to a special education class in our own district, and he will get daily speech therapy instead of once a week. The other children will be more like him and the class will move at a pace he can handle. I am just so happy right now, and relieved that the schools and staff (therapists from both districts met) have worked together and come to the conclusion that this is best for him, without me having to make all kinds of demands. With a lot of frustrations day to day, I just had to share my happiness with some folks who might understand! My little guy does enjoy school, it just has to be in the proper setting for him instead of everything just blowing past him and leaving him behind. Here's to hoping this will be a very positive change for him and us. :) ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_126fyo,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/126fyo/my_son_is_moving_into_a_class_setting_more/,
1341625852.0,23,fitperez.com,w5r04,Rapper 50cent makes disturbing derogatory comments in relation to Autism,28,5,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/w5r04/rapper_50cent_makes_disturbing_derogatory/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/VSc_yCcUoPMmxm1g.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_w5r04,http://fitperez.com/2012-07-06-50-cent-in-trouble-with-holly-robinson-over-autism-comments/?from=PH,
1337020150.0,25,youtube.com,tmt2j,"From /r/music: ""A family friend was busking on the street when an 8-year-old blind-autistic boy stopped to have a listen.""",26,1,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tmt2j/from_rmusic_a_family_friend_was_busking_on_the/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/OU1jcUTCsXJWeguB.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_tmt2j,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKXkbs55KXU,
1304899869.0,23,self.autism,h6xvy,My son showing signs of autism and assholes in public.,25,2,27,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/h6xvy/my_son_showing_signs_of_autism_and_assholes_in/,"Today was Mother's Day and I was excited to take my one and only little boy out to ice cream. We went to a local ice cream and burger joint and everything went fine during our dinner. When we got our ice cream he got a little excited and started running around. I would get up from our table and ask him to come back. He always listens if I try and have fun with him. I try to never force him to do anything because a sudden change like that causes him to throw pretty massive fits.
I got up a few times and was thinking of getting a high chair (he's three) when an old man starts scolding me. He asked, ""What's wrong with you?!"" I stopped and said, ""My son is autistic"" In his old crotchety age he asks me to repeat myself so I shout ""MY SON IS AUTISTIC."" Now that everyone is looking he says, ""Oh, well, you shouldn't take him out."" ""What do you expect me to do, lock him in the house?"" To which he replies, ""You shouldn't take him here.""
Now, let me remind you that this little burger place is not exactly a four star restaurant. At this point he tells me to go away to which I reply, ""You stopped me, you better be prepared for what I have to say."" I storm off and get my things from the table. My face is flushed red with color and I felt like I'd never be that embarrassed again. I can't stop my tears, my shoulders were shaking as I wept. The manager stops me and asks me if I'm okay. I pointed at the old man and said, ""ASK HIM!"" (Pretty dramatic I know, but I was very emotional.)
I went outside, loaded my son into his car seat and wept for a sold ten minutes. I thought to myself, ""Does my son need a mom who weeps when someone tries to make us feel bad for his diagnosis or does he need a mom who stands up for him to even the most ignorant of people?"" After a few minutes old man river comes out with his wife and gets into his car. As he backs out I step out of my car and wait for him to see me. When he does he sees that I've been crying my eyes out and starts to roll down his window to apologize. I pointed my arm towards the exit and said, ""Go, just go. GO!"" and I stared him down until he and his wife couldn't crane their necks any longer. I figured I made him feel bad enough. I mean, I'm not going to cuss out an old ignorant man and his wife. I'd be just as bad as they are.
I don't know how many people have to go through this kind of thing. I hope no one does. As I got back into my car a woman came outside with red eyes and tears down her face. She said she saw the whole thing and asked if she could help. I still hadn't completely calmed down but I smiled and said you can't really do anything. I didn't even know what to do. I told her I was happy that at least some people have compassion. She was so nice and told me that a friend of hers has an autistic grandson. She made sure I knew about our local events and awareness groups for families of autistic people. We hugged and I climbed into my car.
As I drove down the street trying not to cry I realized she never told me her name. I don't know why but this sticks out in my head the most. I wish I'd gotten her email or something. People like that are too nice to just walk away from. Especially if they are active enough go on autism awareness walks with her friends.
Well, thanks for reading. I hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_h6xvy,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/h6xvy/my_son_showing_signs_of_autism_and_assholes_in/,
1368454568.0,20,thestir.cafemom.com,1e8tqh,"Dear Shopper: My Son Has Autism, So Please Stop Judging My Parenting",28,8,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e8tqh/dear_shopper_my_son_has_autism_so_please_stop/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/mPrCdWnuQlGO6V_j.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1e8tqh,http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/155166/dear_shopper_my_son_has,
1363561281.0,20,i.imgur.com,1ahnnx,On functioning labels and child/adult comparisons,24,4,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ahnnx/on_functioning_labels_and_childadult_comparisons/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Rxv5g-loITxzDh_I.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ahnnx,http://i.imgur.com/PF3oqC7.jpg,
1345808834.0,21,youtube.com,yqzgh,I found this Dilbert cartoon. You may be very interested since Scott Adams is also autistic.,32,11,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yqzgh/i_found_this_dilbert_cartoon_you_may_be_very/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/W6pT0mY_i0uabnWA.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_yqzgh,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JSJuN3UWI&feature=related,
1345309288.0,23,autistical.blogspot.ca,yfmog,So my autistic daughter says she was reincarnated several times. ,30,7,14,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yfmog/so_my_autistic_daughter_says_she_was_reincarnated/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/6cKIc88TZEJEz9_k.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_yfmog,http://autistical.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-penchant-for-being-eerie.html,
1336074675.0,20,self.autism,t5lfx,Parents Rage...,28,8,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/t5lfx/parents_rage/,"I can't show how angry I am in front of my son. He can't see how much this hurts me so I'm doing it here, sorry.
David is 10 and is one of the lights of my life. When he was in second grade he was evaluated for speech therapy and slipping grades. Over the last few years we've seen autism curb his growth more and more...
Public school hasn't provided what he needs so my wife has stopped working and is a stay at home - home school teacher for him now. She works so hard. The time and attention has really allowed David to soar and he's working at grade level despite his disadvantages.
He is so sweet, so loving, a pure innocent wonderful boy. He works so hard. He gets so frustrated. It's so hard to watch him struggle but I'm so proud of how much he has managed to accomplish.
He's akward, he's difficult to understand. He's tall for his age and while very functional he is obviously different when observed with a group.
Last night I picked him up from soccer practice. As he came walking across the field I could see his eyes were red and he was crying.
""What's wrong buddy?""
""They were making fun of me, even the girls.""
""Oh sweetie, I'm sorry...""
""I was telling them to stop teasing me, I was telling them I have autism but they couldn't understand me because I was crying...""
""Come here buddy."" <hugs> ""I'm sorry they were being mean to you.""
""Coach made them stop. He told them what autism is. He told themI have it.""
""Yeah, because you were crying and you couldn't?""
""Yeah.""
""Well, maybe they won't be so quick to tease you next time. You know there's nothing ""wrong"" with you David. Autism just means you're not wired the same way as everyone else, you're just different, not worse, not better.""
""I know, but they still make fun of me...""
""Sweetie, they are kids and they don't understand. When kids don't understand something, or it's different they make fun of it, I wish it wasn't that way.""
""Yeah...they say I'm dumb and they call me stupid.""
""You know that's not true, all they are doing is showing you how stupid *they* are by saying that kind of thing. You're very smart. All kinds of people have autism. Doctors, laywers, software developers, fire fighters - being different doesn't mean your dumb. They're wrong.""
""Will I have autism when I grow up?""
(my heart collapses into a cold ball as hard and dense as a singularity in the center of a black hole. I manage to keep the quaver from my voice and the tears from my eyes)
""Yes sweetie. It's not something that goes away. But! As you grow up we're going to teach you to cope with it. We're going to help you understand it. So long as you keep working hard you'll be just fine, autism or no autism. Most people don't have to do all this extra work, they have it easy, I'm sorry, but that's the way it is. Mom and I will be here to help though, I promise.""
""Yeah...""
It's hard being an autism parent. As I talk to and comfort my son this way I'm watching the other kids running across the field, getting picked up by their parents.
This is the part you're going to hate me for.
There's this one little girl - Sarah on David's soccer team. I've seen her tease him. I've heard her say cruel things. I've seen David blow her off and go on about the game having fun.
I've seen the way she skips across the field, fluid and confident. She has grace and mind that runs like a finely tuned machine and no conscience or humility at all.
Compared to my lumbering, shuffeling, mumbling boy with such a sweet pure heart and some bad wiring/programming that traps him like a prisoner in his own body.
And I wish and I hope and I pray that Sarah's children have autism.
I want her to spend the first 20-30 years of her care free life in cheerleading, playing soccer, getting good grades and being popular. She'll go to a good school and get a good education. She'll start a good career and meet a nice husband. She'll have a beautiful baby, she'll have everything in the world...until she gets a note from the teacher in second grade.
I want her broke because she can't work and has to care for her children. I want her tired from working two jobs so her husband can stay home and takre care of them. I want her to have to spoon feed her child EVERY SINGLE FUCKING BITE OF THEIR FOOD FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFE UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIES! I WANT TO HEAR THE CRACK AS THE STONE OF HER HEART SHATTERS WHEN SOME LITTLE BITCH CALLS HER CHILD A FREAK. I WANT HER TO FEEL THE BLACK HOLE IN HER HEART WHEN HER CHILD ASKS HER IF THEY WILL HAVE AUTISM WHEN THEY GROW UP.
I'm sorry.
*edit
Thanks everyone for your support and insight. I appreciate your tolerance and understanding, this has made me feel so much better. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,True,,,True,t3_t5lfx,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/t5lfx/parents_rage/,
1334800280.0,22,scientificamerican.com,sh3kr,Vaccines to autism link debunked in one infographic,27,5,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/sh3kr/vaccines_to_autism_link_debunked_in_one/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/GLs1HMLnFanAQf6C.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_sh3kr,http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=herd-thinking,
1374933206.0,22,opposingviews.com,1j5rcd,Stanford University Study Finds That Marijuana Could Help With Autism,25,3,29,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1j5rcd/stanford_university_study_finds_that_marijuana/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/wxFPafBgqVSszVJ5.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1j5rcd,http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/stanford-university-study-finds-marijuana-could-help-autism#,
1374418227.0,23,youtu.be,1ir2n2,Autistic Rapper Gets At J Cole After Lyrics About Autism!,27,4,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ir2n2/autistic_rapper_gets_at_j_cole_after_lyrics_about/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/UTCpSs51FAagZjke.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ir2n2,http://youtu.be/CB69yQzX-kA,
1374161069.0,21,facebook.com,1ikaqr,"""What it's like to have an autistic brother."" Moving video about a sibling relationship - made my life!",23,2,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ikaqr/what_its_like_to_have_an_autistic_brother_moving/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/1lBe6lY6n7IWpuGt.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1ikaqr,https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201545613105844,
1374078720.0,19,self.autism,1iht91,Nick Jr. has been helping my son more than I have.,23,4,29,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1iht91/nick_jr_has_been_helping_my_son_more_than_i_have/,"I may just be being oversensitive about it. But before, he didn't talk much; he would scream or hit whenever we would sing; so on and so forth. We had been trying so many things. But then I was going through some personal stuff so I put TV on for him and his brother for a little bit. Now he's saying keywords and dancing and singing and just seems happier in general. I'm happy for him but sad for my own failures.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1iht91,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1iht91/nick_jr_has_been_helping_my_son_more_than_i_have/,
1372810425.0,21,self.autism,1hj84n,Saxophone cover of Get Lucky (Daft Punk ft. Pharrell). My younger brother has Autism and didn't speak until he was 5. He's 19 now and amazes me everyday!! I think music was his first language. [x-post from /r/Music],21,0,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hj84n/saxophone_cover_of_get_lucky_daft_punk_ft/,,,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1hj84n,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hj84n/saxophone_cover_of_get_lucky_daft_punk_ft/,
1371485490.0,21,dailymail.co.uk,1gitcb,"Heartwarming moment autistic boy, 5, calls father 'dad' for the first time on Father's Day",29,8,11,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1gitcb/heartwarming_moment_autistic_boy_5_calls_father/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/ItDEyp6LaktxNoAi.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1gitcb,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343169/Heartwarming-moment-autistic-boy-5-calls-father-dad-time-Fathers-Day.html,
1369949242.0,21,motherboard.vice.com,1fd2q4,Is Ecstasy the Key to Alleviating Autism Anxiety?,26,5,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fd2q4/is_ecstasy_the_key_to_alleviating_autism_anxiety/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/h7pwdQxcnCoFD_2O.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1fd2q4,http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/is-ecstasy-the-key-to-alleviating-autism-anxiety,
1366761500.0,23,self.autism,1cz1ot,Posting for donations,25,2,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cz1ot/posting_for_donations/,"It has been brought to my attention that the possibility exists that certain users here are submitting requests for donations and creating false accounts to build up feedback for the cause or organization they are speaking of. It was noticed by a user in the subeditor that multiple accounts were created within a specific time to promote the donating effort to a specific cause or program.
Although I support giving to local programs and groups in the Autism community, I ultimately frown upon the bating tactics of creating fake users to trump up the giving of revenue under false pretense.
It's not the right thing to do and is ultimately, a lie.
How do you feel about making it a policy to not ask for donations to any and all programs and organizations? I enjoy asking our /r/ on certain things and this happens to be one of them.
Thanks
Edit: as always, no karma is earned by me on this post. Up votes will keep it on the top for a day or so to get the response and feedback. Thanks gang!",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1366761962.0,,,True,t3_1cz1ot,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cz1ot/posting_for_donations/,
1360708339.0,23,self.autism,18el2e,"Just discovered ""stimming"". So this is what that weird thing I do is called!",25,2,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18el2e/just_discovered_stimming_so_this_is_what_that/,"My heart is beating so fast. I first remember doing this when I was 4/5. I would watch Aladdin over and over, I loved it. What I loved the most was the magic and the lights and the patterns of cloud, sparkles etc (funnily enough I'm gay lol). I would want more of it in a different form, so I would sit there and squirm around, shaking my legs around and sort of flapping my arms. I would completely zone out and would just be consumed by my own imagination, only coming back to the room if I needed more inspiration or just got tired and hot. I used to ask my mum if I could do it when we were at family gatherings, and once my mum and my aunty spied on me doing it and were laughing. Ever since then I've done it in private, sort of like masturbation, and still do it now once a month or so. For me it's always inspired by magic and bright lights: Pokemon, Digimon, Harry Potter etc. Just to clarify, that is what this is, right? And I always do it by choice, not just randomly.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_18el2e,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18el2e/just_discovered_stimming_so_this_is_what_that/,
1359833629.0,20,cruisecritic.com,17rlim,"Autistic Boy goes missing from cruise kids club, commenters blame parents for letting special needs child attend the camp",22,2,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/17rlim/autistic_boy_goes_missing_from_cruise_kids_club/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_17rlim,http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5179,
1358693201.0,21,dailymotion.com,16xi1z,Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Autism. An amazing documentary,22,1,13,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16xi1z/louis_theroux_extreme_love_autism_an_amazing/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/5Z52tP15RM_ubGA9.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16xi1z,http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xs0bwq_extreme-love-autism_shortfilms,
1356014881.0,21,cnn.com,156336,I have Asperger's; I am just like you,22,1,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/156336/i_have_aspergers_i_am_just_like_you/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/2Q8NBXZpVGlsFp99.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_156336,http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/health/ryan-aspergers/index.html,
1348270653.0,22,self.autism,109wc3,The sidebar needs to have links that explain why many of us do not like Autism Speaks.,24,2,19,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/109wc3/the_sidebar_needs_to_have_links_that_explain_why/,I think people should know the other side of the argument before they post a link to something supporting Autism Speaks. Then we won't have to explain on every single link why a lot of us don't like that organization. Not to mention that those of us who despise them could avoid that feeling of distaste we get from seeing a link about them.,,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_109wc3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/109wc3/the_sidebar_needs_to_have_links_that_explain_why/,
1346017140.0,21,aspergersquare8.blogspot.com,yvcce,"""Joe's Functioning Label"", or why usage of the terms ""low"" and ""high"" functioning are irrelevant - if not downright dangerous - for autistic people.",21,0,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/yvcce/joes_functioning_label_or_why_usage_of_the_terms/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_yvcce,http://aspergersquare8.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-am-joes-functioning-label.html,
1335361723.0,19,youtu.be,srqgo,"New Video Update! Father With Autistic Son Has posted a video update
here it is! Father Sends His Kid To School With A Wire, Exposes
Bullying And Abuse By Teachers - [5:56]",28,9,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/srqgo/new_video_update_father_with_autistic_son_has/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/AXcQM2cmxqi-XSke.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_srqgo,http://youtu.be/4oYqdjzFMWE,
1331216507.0,22,thinkingautismguide.blogspot.com,qnbnp,Autistic school-leavers don't just melt away. An autistic child becomes an autistic adult.,22,0,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/qnbnp/autistic_schoolleavers_dont_just_melt_away_an/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/7mpH8CRgeacW_Y6Q.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_qnbnp,http://thinkingautismguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/sam-at-nineteen-on-transitions-and.html,
1328146021.0,19,nwitimes.com,p700u,15 year old boy with autism shot by police officers.,24,5,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/p700u/15_year_old_boy_with_autism_shot_by_police/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/d-YqFZQvCcDizoSg.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_p700u,http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/calumet-city/autistic-teen-dies-after-being-shot-by-cal-city-police/article_29244117-d226-5669-a8f0-3ed0f1a3a330.html,
1326985135.0,20,care2.com,onb6s,"«While some white students are diagnosed with having autism based on their characteristics, sometimes, black children with identical behavior will wind up with a diagnosis of emotional or behavioral disturbance»",23,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/onb6s/while_some_white_students_are_diagnosed_with/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/cThEr3aIwu__u2YS.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_onb6s,http://www.care2.com/causes/race-and-the-diagnosis-of-disability-in-children.html,
1324308985.0,21,i.imgur.com,nik22,CrossPost comic from /r/WTF,21,0,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/nik22/crosspost_comic_from_rwtf/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/f96wHr50HqAtbNfW.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_nik22,http://i.imgur.com/TBeTp.jpg,
1322950118.0,19,slate.com,mz3ho,Medical marijuana: I give my autistic son pot. ,25,6,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/mz3ho/medical_marijuana_i_give_my_autistic_son_pot/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/JBQLxkdQK4uwcA_i.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_mz3ho,http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2011/05/why_i_give_my_autistic_son_pot_part_4.html,
1318096712.0,22,liveleak.com,l596u,A lawyer for a Bedford County father has filed a $20 million dollar lawsuit against a former school bus driver and former driver's aide. Bus video shows the two women physically abusing his 12 yr old autistic son on his way to the Laurel Regional Special Education Center. *Warning-hard to watch*,23,1,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/l596u/a_lawyer_for_a_bedford_county_father_has_filed_a/,,,False,http://thumbs.reddit.com/t3_l596u.png,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_l596u,http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=071_1318091220,
1375784375.0,20,theatlantic.com,1jsxix,Dating on the Autism Spectrum,21,1,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1jsxix/dating_on_the_autism_spectrum/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/ecDV-JNeQqs5xMrC.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1jsxix,http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/08/dating-on-the-autism-spectrum/278340/,
1371120254.0,19,self.autism,1g9e03,Autism explained by a 7 year old boy from Holland,22,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g9e03/autism_explained_by_a_7_year_old_boy_from_holland/,"I just posted this in a reaction on this subreddit but I thought It would maybe nice to share with more people..
http://i.imgur.com/mBxw7I3.jpg?1
He explains, if things are different then normal he gets scared, or angry or sad (2), or he doesn't really know how he feels (3), just that he doesn't like it (4).
He says his mom said he can't help it (5), that it's the brain in his head (6), and it's called autism (7), but he isn't sick/crazy/weird (8).
He explains it by comparing trains and cars (9), all the kids are cars and they can drive anywhere and even off road (10), if you have autism you're like a train and you have to follow the track (11), however, you can also learn to make a new track (12).
EDIT: Found the whole strip http://www.passepartoutzorg.nl//docs/Algemeen/kay-zwiers-strip-pdd-nos.pdf
It starts with my name is Kay! I am 7 years old (2), I have a brother, mother and a father (3) and something special (4)..
I can hear really good (1), but I don't like loud noises (2), I like when it's silent in my class (3), so I can work good (4), I play on my own a lot and I can do this good (5), making friends is a bit hard (6), they somethimes do stuff I don't like (7), or they don't understand me (8), I want to know what time it is (9), so I know what we're going to do (10), that's why I have a calender that shows this (11).
(then the part I already had translated and some more, will get to that later :))",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1371135223.0,,,True,t3_1g9e03,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g9e03/autism_explained_by_a_7_year_old_boy_from_holland/,
1370646642.0,21,self.autism,1fw8bi,"Dear Shopper, Autism Spectrum Disorder, through my eyes.",22,1,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fw8bi/dear_shopper_autism_spectrum_disorder_through_my/,"<not mine, just well written post from FB, and no links to FB, so just wanted to share>
Autism Spectrum Disorder, through my eyes.
Dear Shopper,
Yes, I know. I’m well aware that my child is screaming. Not just a regular scream, but an ear-piercing, sanity-shattering screech. Even if I wasn’t seeing and hearing it, I would know by the expression on your face.
Clearly, you have raised your children better than me.
That is what you were wanting to say, right? There certainly can’t be any other purpose to you stopping in your tracks to stare or elbow your companion or better yet — give knowing looks to other shoppers passing by.
I have no doubt that you have wonderful, well-behaved children. Grown, tax-paying, law-abiding citizens who would never have dreamed of screaming like this in public when they were children. Judging by your expression and utter exasperation, you’ve never hesitated to let them know who was boss.
And I know that you did your best with your children, that you loved them, and want all children to have a solid upbringing in which to start their lives. You are, in all probability, a good person. You probably don’t mean any harm.
This is what complicates what I want to say to you. Because, despite my anger towards you, I happen to have been raised well too. I don’t want to be ugly, even though right now I feel like it.
Because I know some of that anger is misdirected. It is misdirected because I, too, have stood in judgment of someone like me. I, along with almost everyone, have stood in public and watched a scene like this one play out and thought to myself, “Clearly she has no control over her children. When I have children, mine will never behave like that.” I, like most people, wasn’t quite as obvious about it as you. I didn’t stare or make comments that could be heard. But I was every bit as decided. So, some of my anger is really directed toward Human Nature, who refuses to be put in its place.
The nice thing about human nature, however, is that it can be overridden. And all it takes is but a single experience, a single human interaction, to the contrary of your own strongly held convictions. Then presto whammo — you are a new and hopefully improved person.
Let me introduce you to my child. Like you, I marveled at the miracle of life upon becoming his mother. Like you, I rocked, burped, and inhaled his sweet baby scent and thanked God over and over for the gift of him. Like you, I had certain dreams for my child. There your path and my path diverged somewhat.
My precious child is autistic. Yes, I’ve seen Rain Man, and, no, my son is not likely going to be a great card counter. The truth about autism is that it encompasses a wide spectrum of abilities. And, like you and me, every autistic child who has it is different from the next. Yet they do often share some similar traits – sensory overload and meltdowns are one of them.
Every person on the planet has what I think of as an internal alarm system. Most of us have ours in good working order. But some people with autism have what I like to call a hair-trigger alarm system. Theirs can go off with what seems to average folks like little to no provocation. There IS always provocation. Non-autistic people simply aren’t as sensitive to seeing and hearing the triggers, and that’s when the alarm goes off. And when it does, it’s loud. Everyone in the vicinity wants nothing more than to have it turned off, including the people who love them. When you see me “placating” my child and “giving in” to his tantrum, I’m really just desperately looking around for the alarm key or trying to remember the right code to turn off that blaring alarm. It isn’t his fault. And, no matter how upsetting it is for you, let me assure you it is that much more upsetting for him.
I’m sorry that you haven’t had quite as pleasant of a shopping trip as you had anticipated. It hasn’t been so pleasant for me either. Problem is — I have to feed my family, deposit my paycheck, pick up prescriptions, etc. just like you do. And, unfortunately, no one arrived at my house today to watch my child so that his autistic behavior wouldn’t upset anyone in public. I have to leave the house and so does my child. Because I have to teach him about the world. I have to let him practice controlling his alarm system. So that he, too, can possibly be a productive citizen making come true all those dreams I had for him when he was so small.
With so many advances in early detection and therapy, many of us will be able to see most of those dreams come true for our unique children. And for some of us, our dreams will have to change for our children. We may need to re-define happiness and success. For life is like that. We constantly have to reevaluate our expectations of ourselves, others –and, sometimes, even the grocery store.
I’m hoping that your single human interaction with me has given you an opportunity to be a better person. For, with 1 in 91 children being diagnosed with autism now, you are going to have a lot more opportunities to make a positive impact in the life of someone like me. All it would take would be a smile, a pat on the back, or a “Bless your heart, honey, hang in there” to refill a stressed out parent’s reserve of patience and calm. You could be the bright spot in our day. And, then, if you want, you are welcome to ask all the questions you want. Your curiosity doesn’t offend me in the least. Most of us aren’t the least bit upset to talk about our kids – any more than you are. If anything, it is an opportunity to educate and dispel myths.
And, maybe, just maybe, you will be standing there when the alarm gets turned off. Maybe you will get to see what every mother wants the world to see – the wonderful personality of her child, in our case hidden behind a mask of fear, anger and frustration.
Who knows? Maybe I’ll get to see the one hidden behind yours.
~By Flappiness Is",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1fw8bi,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fw8bi/dear_shopper_autism_spectrum_disorder_through_my/,
1370437143.0,18,bbc.co.uk,1fpv67,Stimming: What autistic people do to feel calmer,21,3,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fpv67/stimming_what_autistic_people_do_to_feel_calmer/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/aaV_7APss2x5an_D.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1fpv67,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-22771894,
1366393052.0,22,huffingtonpost.com,1coqiy,Dentist pulls 21-year-old autistic mans entire set of teeth without permission.,26,4,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1coqiy/dentist_pulls_21yearold_autistic_mans_entire_set/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/p4UTo378QGAA0X3B.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1coqiy,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/christopher-crists-dentist-pulls-all-his-teeth_n_3054482.html,
1361350237.0,21,huntersvilleherald.com,18vls8,First-grader Tyler Setzer is beading and selling bracelets to raise money for Beading to Beat Autism.,24,3,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18vls8/firstgrader_tyler_setzer_is_beading_and_selling/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/ifdQFh-1PhDgsuCQ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_18vls8,http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2013/02/14/first-grader-makes-bracelets-to-beat-autism/,
1360166369.0,21,theglobeandmail.com,18054b,Visiting Disney World with my Asperger’s son triggered an epiphany,23,2,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18054b/visiting_disney_world_with_my_aspergers_son/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/y5c_rAgRUk8AB9QW.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_18054b,http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/visiting-disney-world-with-my-aspergers-son-triggered-an-epiphany/article8258593/,
1358506471.0,20,self.autism,16t7op,I work in a residential school with autistic boys who display challenging behaviors. AMA.,27,7,33,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16t7op/i_work_in_a_residential_school_with_autistic_boys/,"For the past couple of years I have worked at an ABA based school with some fantastic teenage boys. They, on occasion, display severe aggressions and/or self injury. Making the decision to place kids in a residential facility is incredibly hard, and I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have about this topic. These kinds of behaviors are not often talked about and generally not seen by the public, so I'm glad to provide any information I can.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_16t7op,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16t7op/i_work_in_a_residential_school_with_autistic_boys/,
1350790513.0,19,ocregister.com,11tvai,"Autistic teen crowned homecoming king | jasso, homecoming, school - News - The Orange County Register",22,3,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/11tvai/autistic_teen_crowned_homecoming_king_jasso/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/XWM5jaOXCpyiVFc-.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_11tvai,http://www.ocregister.com/articles/jasso-375152-homecoming-school.html#sthash.eUchauHF.sfju,
1337896390.0,22,growingupwithautism.com,u3fu3,My cartoons on Autism :),25,3,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/u3fu3/my_cartoons_on_autism/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/RvxOJY3Qr2ZpDsr4.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_u3fu3,http://growingupwithautism.com/2012/05/24/getting-our-expectations-right/,
1325558771.0,21,flickr.com,o0ktz,A picture I took of my autistic brother playing an old Sega Game Gear (slightly NSFW language on wall and x-post from /r/itookapicture),27,6,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/o0ktz/a_picture_i_took_of_my_autistic_brother_playing/,,,True,nsfw,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_o0ktz,http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannycussen/6481133379/in/set-72157628343512277/,
1319428963.0,19,self.autism,lmqss,He likes Michael Jackson,23,4,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/lmqss/he_likes_michael_jackson/,"Okay, here's the thing reddit. My son is 8 and has Asperger's. He LOVES Michael Jackson. LOVES HIM. He also likes to make videos and put them on youtube. Could you guys do me a favor and [watch the video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_QXxk1BZm4)? He looks at the count all the time and since it's just a little boy doing the Bad dance along with the music... not many views. Help me make his day. Posted as self post so you would know it has nothing to do with Karma. It has to do with making my little boy smile. Thanks guys.
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_lmqss,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/lmqss/he_likes_michael_jackson/,
1373665860.0,20,sailingautisticseas.com,1i6kgo,"Being Autistic Is Not An Insult: ""When artists like J. Cole decide that it is okay to use the words “autistic” and “retarded” to insult, they are perpetuating an environment of intolerance among their fans.""",26,6,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i6kgo/being_autistic_is_not_an_insult_when_artists_like/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/CiurAiFZVo7dL9bx.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i6kgo,http://sailingautisticseas.com/being-autistic-is-not-an-insult/,
1372675628.0,18,guardian.co.uk,1hf3vs,David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism,21,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hf3vs/david_mitchell_learning_to_live_with_my_sons/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/qJXURmAEnWpn-ETQ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hf3vs,http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jun/29/david-mitchell-my-sons-autism,
1370359905.0,17,self.autism,1fnmtw,I need help. Please read.,21,4,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fnmtw/i_need_help_please_read/,"Recently I've entered a relationship with a wonderful woman who has a 4 1/2 year old song with autism, and a neuro-typical 2 1/2 year old daughter. They are living with me and I have become a de-facto father-figure. I love them and their mommy very much.
My problem is that I have some severe anger issues when dealing with the autistic boy. I'm much older than my girlfriend, and I have a son from a previous marriage who is grown and married himself. My parenting days with him are long in the past, and I've forgotten how hard small children are to manage. But the boy's autism is something I'm apparently not able to deal with positively. He's constantly demanding, whining, manipulative, combative, impulse-driven, and obsessive. He will have periods of being the boy that both I and his mother want him to be: sweet, loving, able to listen and follow our instructions. But they seem to be few and far between, bookmarked by repeated, obsessive demands for whatever his whim is at the moment and combative meltdowns when not immediately given to him.
Given the fact that I'm upset at my failure to positively deal with this today and the anger of my girlfriend at me for it, the above description of the problem may be more dire than it actually is. The bottom line is, I have to gain some tools to deal with my anger and resentment issues towards him and some positive parenting skills for a special needs child like him. I just have no idea where to go or what to do, because me drawing on my earlier parenting experience is woefully inadequate.
Any suggestions or analysis would be welcome. Thank you.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1fnmtw,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fnmtw/i_need_help_please_read/,
1369269585.0,18,whattoexpect.com,1evf3e,Why I Won't Be Getting Mother of the Year,20,2,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1evf3e/why_i_wont_be_getting_mother_of_the_year/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/THp2aQazcPNNVH7X.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1evf3e,http://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/family-life/why-i-won-t-be-getting-mother-of-the-year.aspx,
1368097559.0,19,youtube.com,1dzta1,Temple Grandin on working with autism: I like the way I think,21,2,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dzta1/temple_grandin_on_working_with_autism_i_like_the/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/L5vepQauJ18zaLGB.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1dzta1,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxsv4f5SQE0,
1368034918.0,18,self.autism,1dxzf1,"Hello, I have autism, and I have some problems in my life. Could you help me? I might be able to answer some questions too.",20,2,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dxzf1/hello_i_have_autism_and_i_have_some_problems_in/,"Hello, I am a 19 year old female with diagnosed autism, and I have been keeping the same problems in my life.
I really didn't knew where to post this, and this is difficult for me, but here we go.
I always was different. Since i was a month old, my parents knew there was something wrong. I was crying non-stop. They didn't knew what to do with me, I didn't wanted to be hugged, held or talked to. I only cried a lot and contact with my parents made it even worse.
I behaved very odd during my childhood, always making myself an outcast. I was always on my own.
I had done some really odd things, and I could never be reasond with.
I started to talk in my self, making up a world out of the books I read, or the few movies I saw.
I really read a lot of books back then.
When I was 7, my mother brought me to a psychiatrist. He diagnosed me with ADHD and Borderline.
I didn't even made eyecontact with te man, too cought up with the pictures hanging in the room.
Sinds then I always have been having medication and therapy.
At later age, the same man said I was having schizophrenia, and was mentally undeveloped for 3-5 years, depents on the aspect. (this I do believe in)
At school I was bullied at. Since I can remember, I always was an outcast, never had friends and always been bullied at at school.
Long time (although I don't remember much of that time)
When I was 18 I moved to another school, and for the first time, I was not bullied at.
I did not knew how to act. It was a whole new world to me, people acting nice at school.
School and work (I have worked at age 16-18) where war-zone's for me. It felt that way.
There was noise, people laughing, kouching, talking, yelling, looking, moving. There where always threats I saw, and there where huge fears.
I was trapped inside my mind. My mind always becomes a thick white fog, where everything goes slower, on schools and workplaces. It also happens on crouded area's and occasualy at home.
I can not talk in that state. Nor can I process anything or really do something.
It is still very annoying, and I get frustrated when and after it happens.
Anyone who reconizes this?
I have been having these destructive moods lately, and now I have medication what really helps. When I'm having such a mood, I am so sad, angry and frustrated that I yell at some one, or I start hurting myself.
Afterwards I am cleaning up the mess I made, am very ashaimed. I am not the girl who is showing her self in those moods.
There are moods where I only am able to think that I must die, or be gone or be hurt. And it does not always ends well then.
2 years back, I was admitted to a mental hospital, because I was very suicidal. It also had an good side, there I was diagnosed with autism, and a year later, I was admitted to a facility, designed to help people with autism, to give them support for work and a home.
A lot of us go to an more independed home, some of us go to a long term living form, where you have your own apparement with help.
I might sign up for that.
Now I have activety's on the terrain, and therapy's.
There are nurses here at this unit, and I have been having more contact than ever.
I am happy here, and that never happened, I can find peace and quitness here, and structure.
Things are finally good, the fog keeps appairing lesser, the Darkness also does. (my moods and depression, I like to call it Darkness)
Another thing, I wrote back earlier, that at some point, I started talking in myself a lot.
Since I was 15, I started doing this in English, a foreign language, and I still do it a lot, sometimes even in public.
Anyone who reconizes this?
This was most of my story, I wanted to share this with you, because I could not simply ask the question before you knew my story.
I was posting on different subreddit's, until I thought it might be easier if I just told everything on one subreddit, instead to post bits and pieces on a lot of subreddit's.
I'll hope you forgive my bad English, and if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Update 1:
Hi, I e-mailed the tekst to my 1st nurse here.
We talked for what seemed like a whole morning and we are going to look on until january, and then we look further.
I emailed a really messed up letter, I was a bit confused and sad.
Thanks for all the help!
Update 2:
Hi, a small update. I get an intake at a supportive housing home. It is quite scary, and good at the same time. The nurses say that they finally see what I am capable of, and they say that all these years I have been overasked, always too much pessure. I thought about it and I understand it. Until my 18th nobody knew what autism was, so everyone asked a lot of me. And this year in this facitity, I finally saw that nobody wants to put pressure on me anymore, they actually want me to be happy!
I never saw that.
I am going to focus on beeing happy now. Now, I have a lot of therapy and no responsibility's anymore. My moods of terror and destruction are finally decreasing and the fog is not always there anymore.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1369332366.0,,,True,t3_1dxzf1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1dxzf1/hello_i_have_autism_and_i_have_some_problems_in/,
1364847179.0,20,self.autism,1bg78o,As a parent of an Autistic child I dread Autism Awareness Month.,26,6,75,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bg78o/as_a_parent_of_an_autistic_child_i_dread_autism/,"Am I alone?
My son is a super high functioning 1st grader. He has had classroom support in the past but doesn't at the moment. He is doing great and gets along with all the other kids. If you didn't know he was autistic you probably wouldn't be able to tell. The problem is the teachers and parents. They mean well but even his kindergarten teacher last year called attention to it. She decided it would be ok tell the class that ""we even have an autistic student in here"" as part of her presentation. She didn't say it was my boy but it didn't take a genius for the parents present to do the math. We had 2 different parents come up to us at different times to tell us how great my boy is 'doing'. Since it is awareness month or worse, Autism Week, people feel it is ok to bring it up.
Maybe I'm sensitive but I dread this time of year. I never know what people are going to say to me or my wife. Is my son gonna ask me if he's autistic? I just wish this month would go just away. Am I the only one?",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1bg78o,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bg78o/as_a_parent_of_an_autistic_child_i_dread_autism/,
1362886932.0,19,self.autism,1a090n,Going to the ER al0ne for the first time...,22,3,24,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1a090n/going_to_the_er_al0ne_for_the_first_time/,"And I'm scared. Really, rediculously scared. So scared letting my wisdom tooth grow into my jaw joint really doesn't seem all that bad, in conparison. I hate doctors, I hte hospitals, I hate the public transport I have to take there. I can't speak well enough to hold a conversation.
A trip to the hospital usually goes like this: 'name' *goes in little room, hands over little statement clarifying situation attached to insurance info, waits* 'Please rate your pain' 'I can't' *friend/family explains I really can't, nurse gets agitated, I melt down, friend talks nurse out of sending me to psychiatric, nurse makes up a number* Scenarios like this continue the whole time. People keep trying to talk to me, ask questions I quite literally can't answer, and everytime it has been an absolute miracle for me to actually make it through to getting care and beyond a miracle they let me leave at the end.
I don't know what to do. I don't even know where to begin, it'd take me a week or more to prepare for even the bus ride, and I've only got a few days. I normally get through by letting myself seem like a scared little kid, but I have to seem competant to be seeking my own health care. I do not want to end up trapped in psychiatric or ruled incompetant. I'm not. I may be 'officially low functioning', but I'm not dumb or incompetant, no matter how I appear under stress. Does anyone have any advice for me, or at least some reassurance to calm me down? Please?",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1a090n,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1a090n/going_to_the_er_al0ne_for_the_first_time/,
1361832717.0,21,huffingtonpost.com,197xtl,Autism Is Not a Parenting Fail,21,0,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/197xtl/autism_is_not_a_parenting_fail/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/sjKvr2GJZ50DK5xy.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_197xtl,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brenda-rothman/autism_b_2733094.html,
1360110401.0,19,tifandtheboys.blogspot.com,17ytrw,"My friends son is autistic, she shared her story and submitted a picture on People.com about her boy and his 'Bunny'. Please read and vote.",21,2,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/17ytrw/my_friends_son_is_autistic_she_shared_her_story/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/GhffKE_Tjthhnn5s.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_17ytrw,http://tifandtheboys.blogspot.com/2013/01/so-i-did-little-something.html,
1359007789.0,19,self.autism,176dcm,Attn: Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders!,20,1,42,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/176dcm/attn_parents_of_children_with_autism_spectrum/,"Hello parents of Reddit! I am a clinical psychology doctoral student currently collecting data for my dissertation. I am doing a study on the unique experience of parents or caregivers raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS) and I need your help! I'm in my last month of data collection, and I still need parents to fill out my survey. Please help me get my Ph.D. by participating in my research! All it entails is taking a brief, 15 minute anonymous survey of multiple choice questions about your experience as a parent of an Autistic child.
To take my survey, click on or copy and paste this link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ORQ2RZ4fX9broN
Thank you so much for your help!",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_176dcm,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/176dcm/attn_parents_of_children_with_autism_spectrum/,
1358261959.0,21,thinkingautismguide.com,16mbk8,When Strangers Don't Care About Understanding Autism,25,4,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16mbk8/when_strangers_dont_care_about_understanding/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/pU_HgwDqaGrrHggM.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16mbk8,http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2013/01/when-strangers-dont-care-about.html,
1349842070.0,20,self.autism,118hoq,"I'm mid to high functioning, and I'm very scared about my future.",23,3,17,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/118hoq/im_mid_to_high_functioning_and_im_very_scared/,"I'm high functioning enough that my problems don't typically show to other people. They're hidden, just below the surface. Unless you knew me really well, you probably wouldn't know I was autistic. Most people just think I'm quirky because I'm brilliant. I'm not so sure I'm brilliant, but that's what people have always said.
Yet, I have a lot of problems every day. I have terrible anxiety when I'm around other people (except a handful), and I have a bit of a panic attack or meltdown when it comes to having certain responsibilities (needing to be somewhere at a certain time, things like that).
Currently, I'm nearly finished with my BS in computer programming from an online college, but I feel like the knowledge of my field is subpar. Though I try to improve, I'm completely devoid of guidance and this limits me greatly. I have not been able to find the help I need, and I'm scared I won't be able to work the job anyway.
I know that I am unable to work other jobs. I have tried a great deal of them and nearly all of them have ended on the first day, usually with a panic attack.
I've been lucky enough to be approved for SSID, but it's not nearly enough money. I have the cheapest apartment I could possibly find, but I need to get out of here. There's noise all the time and there are people all around, just on the other side of these thin, un-insulated walls. Rent, electricity, and internet, a few miscellaneous bills total about the same amount as my income.
I just want to live a normal life. I want my own home, one that I'm comfortable in, and I want to pay my own bills and I want enough money left over to pursue my interests. How on earth can I make it happen?
I can't be the only one with these problems. On this subreddit, I often see thread after thread about parents asking for advice for their autistic children. Where are the autistic adults? Where are people like me and how in blazes do they get by? How am I supposed to build my life?",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1349843114.0,,,True,t3_118hoq,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/118hoq/im_mid_to_high_functioning_and_im_very_scared/,
1343564977.0,17,self.autism,xc8kb,How do psychedelic drugs effect people with autism?,19,2,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xc8kb/how_do_psychedelic_drugs_effect_people_with_autism/,"Specifically marijuana. I've been reading on medical marijuana treatment for people with autism, and I guess I just wondering how similar or different it is with my own personal experience with the drug. Firsthand personal accounts would be interesting! ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_xc8kb,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xc8kb/how_do_psychedelic_drugs_effect_people_with_autism/,
1343073970.0,20,mediaite.com,x177t,Autistic Journalist Demands Joe Scarborough Retract Comments Linking Autism To Aurora Shooting | Mediaite,24,4,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/x177t/autistic_journalist_demands_joe_scarborough/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/e7B_sicLx8BCPkdy.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_x177t,http://www.mediaite.com/tv/autistic-journalist-demands-joe-scarborough-retract-comments-linking-autism-to-aurora-shooting/,
1342888373.0,20,news.ninemsn.com.au,wxeuo,Teen girls charged over 'torture' of autistic boy,22,2,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/wxeuo/teen_girls_charged_over_torture_of_autistic_boy/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/noBVS7gOrsmA9xft.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_wxeuo,http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8502942/teens-charged-over-torture-of-autistic-boy,
1334617630.0,18,self.autism,sd7ga,My son was diagnosed today.,20,2,15,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/sd7ga/my_son_was_diagnosed_today/,"To avoid confusion in this post, he's not biologically my son but I've raised since he was a month old so I claim him as mine. My girlfriend took our son (he's 22 months) to her family doctor (She's been seeing him for at least 12 years) today to get caught up on some vaccinations he'd missed. The father has another son that is autistic so she has always been concerned that our son might be as well. The doctor said that our son definitely displays behaviors of an autistic child. He will be going back to the doctor in a month and then will be referred to the children's hospital here in town to be placed on the spectrum.... two hours ago I didn't even know what that meant.
I feel so overwhelmed right now. I hardly even know what autism is. I've spent the last hour reading posts here and combing over autismspeaks.org. I have so many questions but I don't know where to find answers. What do I need to know right now? There's so much differing of opinion in what works and what doesn't, how am I supposed know what's effective for my son and what isn't? Where can I go for more info? I have 2 other kids, a 10 year old and a 7 year old. How do I explain this to them and help them understand?
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_sd7ga,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/sd7ga/my_son_was_diagnosed_today/,
1331863701.0,18,thautcast.com,qyrll,Girl explains autism.,19,1,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/qyrll/girl_explains_autism/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/40K0Zem5skYgk-lC.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_qyrll,http://www.thautcast.com/drupal5/content/watch-girl-autism-explains-what-it,
1328738635.0,17,self.autism,pguzm,"Just lost my job, I'm an autistic 24 year old woman. ",19,2,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/pguzm/just_lost_my_job_im_an_autistic_24_year_old_woman/,"This is part rant and part advice seeking. So today I got fired from my job for not catching on to the flow of the office. It was a lighting rental house in LA and had many steps to checking out and returning orders. Not only was there a paper trail, but also digital. The whole time I was there I wanted to say to my supervisor that the way they were teaching me was not the best way for me to learn. What's more, my floor manager was an impatient woman who was my age, and pretty much only told me what I was doing wrong. Whenever I asked for help, which everyone told me to do, she would just jump in and do it for me without explaining what she was doing. Also I have not had customer service jobs or ever had to deal with insurance paperwork.
Part of me is now realizing that I am not meant for typical office jobs. I can adapt really well in certain situations (I had wonderful production internships at a few studios) but not here. But in this economy this poses several problems. The kind of jobs I do well in are not available. What do I tell potential employers about my autism? Should I say anything? ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_pguzm,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/pguzm/just_lost_my_job_im_an_autistic_24_year_old_woman/,
1372530858.0,20,nj.com,1hblqr,School custodian spurs redesign of autism classroom in Lambertville | NJ.com,20,0,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hblqr/school_custodian_spurs_redesign_of_autism/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1hblqr,http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/06/lambertville_public_school_cus.html#/0,
1366050567.0,16,west-info.eu,1cek4x,An app for children with autism to improve their social skills,20,4,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cek4x/an_app_for_children_with_autism_to_improve_their/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/uYnO-yQ2vutoEkSJ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1cek4x,http://www.west-info.eu/an-app-for-children-with-autism-to-improve-their-social-skills-australia-parents/,
1364044651.0,17,worldaccordingtomatt.com,1auv57,TIL -Mostly non-verbal and the whispered secret,19,2,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1auv57/til_mostly_nonverbal_and_the_whispered_secret/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1auv57,http://www.worldaccordingtomatt.com/apps/blog/show/24984611-mostly-non-verbal-and-the-whispered-secret#.UU2rdzfouSo,
1362755227.0,16,ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk,19wwyb,Autism Film Club: Watch autism films online for free during April,19,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19wwyb/autism_film_club_watch_autism_films_online_for/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/WPRPdCoipyHuN038.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_19wwyb,http://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/page/get_involved/autismfilmclub.cfm,
1362411624.0,17,fastcoexist.com,19n48v,"The First Housing Community For Autistic Adults Has An Organic Garden, A Greenhouse, And Hot Tubs",18,1,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19n48v/the_first_housing_community_for_autistic_adults/,,,False,http://e.thumbs.redditmedia.com/JaMWTeoH6PrArHSX.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_19n48v,http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681106/the-first-housing-community-for-autistic-adults-has-an-organic-garden-a-greenhouse-and-hot-t#1,
1360702006.0,16,hanen.org,18echk,Did you know that imitating your child with autism can be a powerful communication building tool? Check out this article for more info:,20,4,16,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18echk/did_you_know_that_imitating_your_child_with/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/D0LVz2zBiNKcuu2q.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_18echk,http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Articles/Follow-the-Leader--The-Power-of-Imitating-Children.aspx,
1356311646.0,18,facebook.com,15cmy0,Autism Shines: A new Facebook page created to show the *real* autism; not the media contrived kind,19,1,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/15cmy0/autism_shines_a_new_facebook_page_created_to_show/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/UUSvbZLA668Mfr6-.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_15cmy0,https://www.facebook.com/AutismShines,
1355947377.0,18,self.autism,154ipy,Best Autism-related apps for the iPad?,19,1,39,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/154ipy/best_autismrelated_apps_for_the_ipad/,"I'm an educator working with children and adults with special needs. I've been hearing great things about the innovations and success of some iPad apps, but now that I've got my hands on one it seems like there are an overwhelming number of options.
Autism speaks [list](http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1540pf/polices_and_firefighters_from_throughout_the_new/c7j58mr) of recommended apps contains 30 beginning with the letter 'A', and includes Angry Birds. I was wondering if anyone here might have some recommendations to help me start out?
Edit: Thank you so much everyone who contributed. You've been a HUGE help. I would give you all much more karma if I could. This was EXACTLY the sort of advice I was looking for. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1356042895.0,,,True,t3_154ipy,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/154ipy/best_autismrelated_apps_for_the_ipad/,
1344686832.0,17,mnn.com,y1mxn,An open letter to autism-free 'advisors',19,2,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/y1mxn/an_open_letter_to_autismfree_advisors/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/qHR1SmlXFTMTf9X7.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_y1mxn,http://www.mnn.com/local-reports/indiana/local-blog/an-open-letter-to-autism-free-advisors,
1342526865.0,18,usnews.msnbc.msn.com,wp4dw,"NY bus driver catches girl, 7, in three-story plunge",19,1,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/wp4dw/ny_bus_driver_catches_girl_7_in_threestory_plunge/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/y-oD2wzPDWNiR4Ar.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_wp4dw,http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/17/12786112-ny-bus-driver-catches-girl-7-in-three-story-plunge?lite,
1338173611.0,16,youtube.com,u8505,Anyone who is a high-performing autist can totally relate. ,21,5,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/u8505/anyone_who_is_a_highperforming_autist_can_totally/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/vyz4atZ5dZyyrXCm.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_u8505,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fTBM_3sdwE&list=FLI4JRskjXXI_zal_09p6rKw&index=1&feature=plpp_video,
1337185786.0,18,self.autism,tq59d,"The street musician from the ""Jacob and The Guitar Man"" viral video just published a response on his website",19,1,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tq59d/the_street_musician_from_the_jacob_and_the_guitar/,"[Here's the original /r/music post](http://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/tmptz/a_family_friend_was_busking_on_the_street_when_an/)
---
The following is an excerpt from [the musician's response](http://tylergregorymusic.com/fr_journal.cfm):
> It was an ordinary day, walking to my regular spot to busk when I don't have a gig that night, and play music on the corner for a rotating crowd. When Jacob came over I felt excited about having another kid listen to the music. (Makes my day when kids dance to the music on the street... I already had a couple come over that day so it was already nice). However, unlike most kids that come up to me with curiosity, I felt so much energy coming off of him and I was completely overwhelmed. His hand on my leg was very powerful and about brought me to tears while playing. Not because he is blind or autistic.. but because of a connection I have never felt and one that is impossible to explain. Honestly, a feeling that came from my toes all the way up my body and surrounded me. I can't begin to explain it. I want to try to put it into words, but there is no way to tell how powerful his energy felt.
---
*Edit: [HuffPo picked up the story.](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/jacob-8-year-old-boy-autism-street-performer-tyler-gregory_n_1521162.html)*",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1337195008.0,,,True,t3_tq59d,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tq59d/the_street_musician_from_the_jacob_and_the_guitar/,
1330963134.0,19,cnn.com,qio1e,"Your move, Jenny McCarthy...",20,1,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/qio1e/your_move_jenny_mccarthy/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_qio1e,http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/01/05/autism.vaccines/index.html,
1319093855.0,19,tumblr.thedailywh.at,ligw0,Autistic Flower Girl takes a plush Yoda to her Mother's wedding. ,20,1,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ligw0/autistic_flower_girl_takes_a_plush_yoda_to_her/,,,False,http://thumbs.reddit.com/t3_ligw0.png,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_ligw0,http://tumblr.thedailywh.at/post/11679970175/the-back-side-of-the-force-of-the-day-an-offbeat,
1316363178.0,18,nytimes.com,kjlb4,Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World (x-post from r/news),24,6,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/kjlb4/autistic_and_seeking_a_place_in_an_adult_world/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_kjlb4,http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/us/autistic-and-seeking-a-place-in-an-adult-world.html?src=un&feedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjson8.nytimes.com%2Fpages%2Fnational%2Findex.jsonp,
1301779756.0,18,autistickat.blogspot.com,ghars,"""Are you sure you're Autistic? Because I can't tell"" and why this is offensive",21,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ghars/are_you_sure_youre_autistic_because_i_cant_tell/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_ghars,http://autistickat.blogspot.com/2011/03/are-you-sure-youre-autistic-because-i.html?spref=fb,
1299969655.0,19,self.autism,g2sqq,"I don't suffer from autism, I enjoy every minute of it!",24,5,11,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/g2sqq/i_dont_suffer_from_autism_i_enjoy_every_minute_of/,"[That's the controversial T-shirt slogan my friends and I came up with.](http://enjoyautism.com)
Background: I am a high school senior at a school for students with autism. I am in the gifted/college-bound track (gifted programs within special-ed are rare, at least in the US, so I'm pretty lucky in that regard). My friends and I were complaining about some speech someone gave where they kept talking about how people 'suffer' from autism. While I do know that there are a lot of people who **do** suffer on a daily basis, the general consensus among my friends was that we, in many ways, do not suffer in not only does it give us a unique perspective on things, but thanks to early intervention we have had many opportunities (small school, therapy, integrated social skills curriculum) that the vast majority of K-12 students in the US don't get.
So, we want to have shirts made. We're selling them right now with on-demand printing, but to lower the price and increase the quality we're having them bulk printed soon once we get enough investors.
I realize that the way we've worded the slogan will offend some people because it seems like such a blanket statement. It has been suggested to me that we change it to ""I don't suffer from **my** autism..."" but this doesn't have the same ring to it in my opinion.
Does anybody have any suggestions for a better way to phrase this sentiment before we bulk print them?
Also: We want to donate proceeds to an autism-related charity. However, I do not want it to be a cure-oriented one such as Autism Speaks. Does anybody have a suggestion of a charity/research organization that could use the funds?
Thank you for your help, Reddit.
",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_g2sqq,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/g2sqq/i_dont_suffer_from_autism_i_enjoy_every_minute_of/,
1375901989.0,16,self.autism,1jwh1v,Does anybody else have an adult sibling with autism?,17,1,55,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1jwh1v/does_anybody_else_have_an_adult_sibling_with/,"My brother is 4 years older than myself (I'm 26, he's 30), and while he has a limited vocabulary (like what a 2-year-old would have), he has ALWAYS seemed to me to be neuro-typical in understanding what was going on, just with major anxiety issues and trouble adjusting to new routines.
I guess what I'm saying is that I don't know any other way than having a sibling with autism (he still lives at home, and we grew up together), and to me, he is person who just can't talk, has poor impulse control, and gets anxious in public sometimes. Of course, it's more than that.
What are your experiences with siblings with autism? Do they speak? Are they older or younger than yourself? Do you feel like people underestimate their ability to comprehend the world around them? Did you ever get into any fights sticking up for them as a kid? What things could you not do because of their autism, and what things did you make sure you could do?
I remember once we took my brother to the movie theater to see Cats & Dogs because he loves animals (those are some of the words he can say, as well). He was about 19 or so, and every time a cat or dog was on screen, he would go, ""CAT! DOOOOGGGG!"" My little sister and I did not give one fuck about anybody else. It was kind of hilarious.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1jwh1v,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1jwh1v/does_anybody_else_have_an_adult_sibling_with/,
1373049237.0,17,self.autism,1hpd5n,I just found out my son is autistic.,22,5,39,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hpd5n/i_just_found_out_my_son_is_autistic/,"Topic pretty much says it all, she just told me she got out of the neurologist's office and my 2 year old son is Autistic... to quote her ""He is highly intelligent but has coping issues like being around other kids, and he cannot handle transitioning from one activity to another""
I'm scared reddit, while I don't live with him and his mom (long story), and I love the little guy, I have no idea what to do anymore.... Help?
Edit: Thank you guys for all the support, it helps a lot.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1373056431.0,,,True,t3_1hpd5n,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1hpd5n/i_just_found_out_my_son_is_autistic/,
1370267740.0,17,sailingautisticseas.com,1fkwqu,"""Anyone who believes that people with autism can not feel for others is sadly mistaken.""",18,1,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1fkwqu/anyone_who_believes_that_people_with_autism_can/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/02QHwCiq8GEF44XQ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1fkwqu,http://sailingautisticseas.com/he-has-autism-he-feels-empathy,
1368483135.0,17,flappinessis.com,1e9uwm,Dear Shopper Staring at My Child Having a Meltdown in the Grocery Store,21,4,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1e9uwm/dear_shopper_staring_at_my_child_having_a/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/uI2YwMbq34NXajiE.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1e9uwm,http://flappinessis.com/dear-shopper-staring-at-my-child-having-a-meltdown-in-the-grocery-store/,
1367437539.0,19,self.autism,1di299,5 year-old son diagnosed yesterday,19,0,32,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1di299/5_yearold_son_diagnosed_yesterday/,"We always suspected something was up, now its official. He's on the spectrum (they explained how the actual definition is in limbo right now, but he's got it).
Cognitively he's off the charts - the problems are mainly social and he'll need some OT to help with his coordination.
I guess now that we know for sure, we can start to get him some help. Glad to find this subreddit, have a feeling I'll be frequenting often.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1di299,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1di299/5_yearold_son_diagnosed_yesterday/,
1367138950.0,16,youtube.com,1d9ivq,My brother in law made this video with his son with autism. I know the significance is likely limited to family but seeing Scott express himself like this is great and I'm a very proud uncle right now. I had to share this. I love that kid.,22,6,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1d9ivq/my_brother_in_law_made_this_video_with_his_son/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/L4Zm-Ny7ddQVafMq.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1d9ivq,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhwGYDmh8G4,
1366204739.0,18,friendshipcircle.org,1cj3lf,23 ways to communicate with a non-verbal child,18,0,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1cj3lf/23_ways_to_communicate_with_a_nonverbal_child/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/KEwa58Zj1r5VmDOq.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1cj3lf,http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/04/16/23-ways-to-communicate-with-a-non-verbal-child/,
1365784825.0,17,cnn.com,1c7qtf,I hired someone with Asperger's -- now what?,19,2,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1c7qtf/i_hired_someone_with_aspergers_now_what/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/FGIRMuhe0budFKdS.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1c7qtf,http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/11/health/aspergers-work-irpt/index.html?sr=fb04113aspergerswork7p,
1363574191.0,19,self.autism,1ai2ci,[Questions] I would like some feedback on the idea of making it so that people can not downvote a comment.,21,2,8,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ai2ci/questions_i_would_like_some_feedback_on_the_idea/,"I have noticed for some time, that users in this and other sub's downvote due to a disagreement with what is being said. Obviously this is frowned upon by reddits basic suggestions on how to act on this site and in this /r/. I have seen completely legitimate responses, suggestions and general feedback on some very important and valuable comments buried to oblivion leaving it up to the user to search and travel to get to the meat and bones of the comment.
My ultimate goal here as a moderator is to provide users with a valid and valuable place to come and seek information, idea's and more importantly, support. It is obvious to me, as I have been using this site for well over 5 years, that people do not follow guidelines and use the voting system properly. On a smaller scale, we as a group and I as a moderator can alter or better our little slice of the reddit pie. I have reached out to the /r/ before in asking for feedback on what you think. That is the purpose of this post. I would like plus and negatives to make it so that you can NOT downvote comments. All reporting of spam and vulgar postings would still apply and removal of trolling for emotional comments from others will not be tolerated. I would rely on users to help me with this, as they currently do. Tell me what you think, or if I am just trying to reinvent the wheel.
On a different note, I have noticed a great increase in the trolling accounts and the ban list for this subreddit is growing much larger in the last few months. There have been large groups and whole /r/'s that dedicate themselves to trolling other /r/'s and the users to instigate arguments and emotional responses. I personally go through MANY posts and comments just to keep an eye out for these ""people"" so I can protect others from the horrid things they say. Most of the time I catch them, but some slip through. I'm sorry if you or your post was bitten. Again, help me or the other mod's by reporting them. Use your judgement and I will do my best to keep it under control. If you can message the mod's, that would be helpful as well. If its painfully obvious as to the violation, no need to tell us.
Thanks gang.
**EDIT:** I get no karma, but if you could vote this up so it floats to the top, that would be great.
______________________________
TL;DR - Should I make it so you can't downvote comments, and why? Report trolls, message me after reporting if you can.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1363574564.0,,,True,t3_1ai2ci,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1ai2ci/questions_i_would_like_some_feedback_on_the_idea/,
1361269698.0,17,chicagomag.com,18t8qv,When Autistic Children Are Children No More,21,4,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18t8qv/when_autistic_children_are_children_no_more/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/YhsAr583sneJMQtZ.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_18t8qv,http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2013/When-Autistic-Children-Are-Children-No-More/,
1360471861.0,17,snagglebox.com,188dwv,17 Things The Princess Bride Taught Me About Autism Parenting,19,2,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/188dwv/17_things_the_princess_bride_taught_me_about/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/7C8krSHAc3vgC7pb.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_188dwv,http://www.snagglebox.com/2013/02/17-things-princess-bride-taught-me.html,
1360248765.0,17,nydailynews.com,182e9d,"Autism-friendly matinee of the Spider-man Broadway show. Given the number of kids I work with who love Spider-man, this makes me happy to see.",18,1,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/182e9d/autismfriendly_matinee_of_the_spiderman_broadway/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/vGouRPF1bhKN-zQ5.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_182e9d,http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/autism-friendly-spider-man-broadway-show-introduced-article-1.1257606,
1359907281.0,17,travisithompson.blogspot.com,17t6ec,"A well-respected autism researcher and behavior analyst explains some of the problems with ""sensory integration therapy"" and the underlying assumptions.",19,2,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/17t6ec/a_wellrespected_autism_researcher_and_behavior/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/6UemSx1MLJVaA-Hu.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_17t6ec,http://travisithompson.blogspot.com/2011/11/sensory-pretend-disorder.html?spref=fb,
1358186447.0,16,self.autism,16k8rx,just a silly little vent about comments people make.. ,17,1,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16k8rx/just_a_silly_little_vent_about_comments_people/,"I posted a graphic on my facebook about sensory processing disorder, because two of my three kids have it. (One of them is autistic, the the other is not but he is in therapy for some other issues and needs to see a specialist yet for a diagnoses too, I don't think he's autistic but something is up.. anyway).. Since a lot of people have never even heard of spd I thought it was a nice little graphic to explain it a bit to people. Then I get a comment, ""That sounds like every kid I've ever met."" Which I realize the commenter probably didn't mean to come across as insulting, but it was, at least to me. It felt like it was completely belittling the day to day struggles I go through with my kids. Sometimes I just get so fed up with the comments from people. I realize maybe it seems stupid because plenty of kids don't like their hair brushed/washed (for example), but for me at least there is a big difference between one my kids who simply may not want to deal with it, and another who acts like I'm lighting his head on fire. Anyway I just needed to vent a little to some people who might understand. ",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_16k8rx,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16k8rx/just_a_silly_little_vent_about_comments_people/,
1351389372.0,19,self.autism,1278lc,Looking for sensitive solution to issues with an autistic neighbour,20,1,29,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1278lc/looking_for_sensitive_solution_to_issues_with_an/,"Hey guys, I'm a bit worried sick here. I typed up a long post explaining everything in detail, but lost it with a chrome crash. I'll go through the basics and hope it makes sense.
In April this year I bought my first house, and it's just ideal. I'm not on a lot of money and I needed a two car garage for my main car and a Camaro I've been restoring for ten years. The people are great, the neighbours are great, the location is fine and I could afford it with help from my parents.
In the middle of September I came home from work and found an old ford fairlane parked in my garage. Neighbours told me it belonged to the guy two houses up (where there's no garage, just a driveway into the back yard). It turns out the owner is autistic, in his 40s, and had been in hospital since before I moved in. He'd only just come home again where he lives with his parents. He owns the fairlane but doesn't drive it on the road (it's unregistered) and it used to belong to the previous owner of my house (I'll call him Mr C) who let him have it after he got too old to drive it. The previous owner had also let him park it in the garage for more than fifteen years.
Short story is I couldn't get the guy to move his car, he kept falling back on having permission from Mr C and it needs to be garaged or it'll rust, so I had a couple of mates help me move it to his parents front lawn and I locked my garage. The autistic guy had a major meltdown over that and for two days we had wailing and yelling and I'd find the fairlane parked in my driveway or in front of my house. Autistic guy was hanging around my garage trying to get in to put his car away. His parents are kind and good people, so after talking it through with them and another couple of neighbours, I relented and let him park the fairlane in my garage again for a while. They said it'd give them time to fix things and settle their son down. Several times a day for more than a month he's been checking in my garage windows to see his car is still there, but he isn't a problem other than that.
Now it's Sunday the 28th October, and on Tuesday my Camaro is being delivered to my new place after all its bodywork has been done, and I need the fairlane out of there. The fairlane's owner or his parents haven't found a solution about the car, and I'm offside with two other neighbours who think I'm being selfish wanting to get it out because I'm single with two cars, and there's a lot of tension in the neighbourhood. My direct neighbours on both sides think the fairlane should be towed and scrapped or at least locked back in the owner's back yard under a car port where it'd been while he was in hospital. Before all this happened I'd been ignorant of autistic people, so I've been googling myself mad trying to figure out a solution. From what I can tell this guy depends on routine and one of the strong parts of his revolves around owning that car and keeping it garaged in my garage. Without that, he's a problem his elderly parents can't cope with. With it, he seems to get on well with most of the neighbourhood and they can all live together peacefully.
I have to get his car out and this problem solved by Tuesday lunchtime. Help, reddit, I'm at a loss. Legally I know I fully have the right to have the car towed, and it may be scrapped as it's a wreck and its registered owner (the guy who used to own my place) is dead. If I do that it's going to give the autistic guy's parents all kinds of problems they haven't had for fifteen something years, and make two sets of neighbours hate me. If I leave it there I'm defeating the purpose of the house I bought. I don't have the knowledge or skills to work around this guy, and from what I can glean online that's the essence of his parents' problem too.
What's the ethical and right thing to do here? What can I do to change autistic guy's habits?",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_1278lc,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1278lc/looking_for_sensitive_solution_to_issues_with_an/,
1350343573.0,18,wesh.com,11jez3,"Autistic boy’s chickens beheaded in DeBary, police say",18,0,2,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/11jez3/autistic_boys_chickens_beheaded_in_debary_police/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/x7_LIx3jMnl290T0.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_11jez3,http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/volusia-county/Autistic-boy-s-chickens-beheaded-in-DeBary-police-say/-/12983450/16981960/-/5ex2qqz/-/index.html,
1343772283.0,18,autismsupportnetwork.com,xgzwk,TIL The autistic individual feels more emotionally than people realize. Check this out if you want to know more about Theory of Mind as it applies to autism.,21,3,9,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xgzwk/til_the_autistic_individual_feels_more/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/e2W5Vu8UvMpRPRTb.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_xgzwk,http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/autism-theory-mind-just-whose-mind-are-we-referring-here-38992322,
1343694414.0,18,theaspiesource.com,xf6bv,"Created this simple tool to help with one of my student's behaviors. ""Think outside the coin box!""",20,2,10,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/xf6bv/created_this_simple_tool_to_help_with_one_of_my/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/bvlr6Fw4fxryioZ1.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_xf6bv,http://www.theaspiesource.com/2012/07/thinking-outside-coin-box.html,
1343405516.0,16,autismsupportnetwork.com,x93uo,"TIL video games are not bad for the autistic child - actually, they can be very helpful.",19,3,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/x93uo/til_video_games_are_not_bad_for_the_autistic/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/FWOjF10ptbgxbpEK.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_x93uo,http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/autism-game-not-just-game-378493242,
1342814528.0,17,self.autism,ww2fa,"Autism Speaks is being sued for discrimination.
Re-linked from r/autistic.",24,7,17,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ww2fa/autism_speaks_is_being_sued_for_discrimination/,"Autism Speaks is being sued for disability discrimination for having retracted a job offer days before the employee was to begin.
Edit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Autistic/comments/ww0w4/autism_speaks_accused_of_disability_discrimination/
This leads to the original story, which has more",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,1342821001.0,,,True,t3_ww2fa,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/ww2fa/autism_speaks_is_being_sued_for_discrimination/,
1339703665.0,17,nofearmayflee.com,v26jv,"According to Jenny McCarthy and her unquestioning belief in sketchy science, if we just loved our autistic children as much as she loves her son, we could 'cure' them.",20,3,7,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/v26jv/according_to_jenny_mccarthy_and_her_unquestioning/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/HrZFTtftrAPxnxmM.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_v26jv,http://nofearmayflee.com/mothers-fault/,
1336520935.0,16,change.org,tds6c,"As a father of two children with autism, I am outraged and horrified by this",20,4,41,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/tds6c/as_a_father_of_two_children_with_autism_i_am/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_tds6c,http://www.change.org/petitions/judge-rotenberg-educational-center-please-stop-painful-electric-shocks-on-your-students,
1325025792.0,15,change.org,nst1y,"End abuse of Autistic students. 'In Mercer County, Kentucky, nine year old Chris Baker, an Autistic student, was told by his special education aide to climb inside a bag intended for therapeutic purposes as a punishment to ""control his autistic behavior""'",17,2,1,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/nst1y/end_abuse_of_autistic_students_in_mercer_county/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Su76U_aBlmWtqrGk.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_nst1y,http://www.change.org/petitions/end-abuse-of-autistic-students-in-mercer-county-kentucky?utm_medium=email&alert_id=fTVYPJTgIK_KYKPIIIsLq&utm_source=action_alert,
1324646613.0,19,news.yahoo.com,nnwc9,School accused of putting autistic student in bag,20,1,6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/nnwc9/school_accused_of_putting_autistic_student_in_bag/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_nnwc9,http://news.yahoo.com/school-accused-putting-autistic-student-bag-182229844.html,
1322806853.0,18,dailymail.co.uk,mx8no,"Schoolboy, 12, found hanged after he was 'bullied by girl gang for being autistic",18,0,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/mx8no/schoolboy_12_found_hanged_after_he_was_bullied_by/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/zTqV9LHPcNF4-A5W.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_mx8no,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068514/Michael-Raven-12-bullied-girl-gang-autistic-hanged.html,
1313071610.0,18,huffingtonpost.com,jfouf,What Most Teens Could Learn From My Autistic Son,22,4,3,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/jfouf/what_most_teens_could_learn_from_my_autistic_son/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_jfouf,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-fieldsmeyer/what-my-son-taught-me-abo_b_908841.html,
1299714298.0,17,imgur.com,g0sjv,"Hey, degreeamerica, screw off. I don't need to be ""cured."" Score one for the ignorant profiteers, I suppose.",18,1,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/g0sjv/hey_degreeamerica_screw_off_i_dont_need_to_be/,,,False,http://thumbs.reddit.com/t3_g0sjv.png,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_g0sjv,http://imgur.com/LkbqD,
1376887933.0,17,theguardian.com,1knd6y,The biggest problem for parents of a child with special needs? Other people,18,1,13,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1knd6y/the_biggest_problem_for_parents_of_a_child_with/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/WnTH30CD_rdMrwAN.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1knd6y,http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/16/children-disabilities-special-needs-mumsnet-campaign,
1375362902.0,16,friendshipcircle.org,1jhpkb,A Special Needs Guide to Haircuts and Fingernail Trimming,18,2,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1jhpkb/a_special_needs_guide_to_haircuts_and_fingernail/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/BXETLMKondkcFvq8.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1jhpkb,http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/07/31/a-special-needs-guide-to-haircuts-and-fingernail-trimming/,
1373503257.0,16,stuartduncan.name,1i1pzp,AutCraft; The not so little Minecraft project for autistics and their families,22,6,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1i1pzp/autcraft_the_not_so_little_minecraft_project_for/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/zC1eFJ6GfV-iOc4z.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1i1pzp,http://www.stuartduncan.name/,
1371128791.0,16,mommyish.com,1g9jw3,I have never submitted a link to Reddit before but this broke me today - Alex Spourdalakis. I know so many people cared.,17,1,25,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1g9jw3/i_have_never_submitted_a_link_to_reddit_before/,,,False,http://a.thumbs.redditmedia.com/bWHB6Eppg81un1f6.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1g9jw3,http://www.mommyish.com/2013/06/13/autistic-alex-spourdalakis-murdered-by-mother/,
1369742007.0,17,smh.com.au,1f701r,"Unvaccinated children will be banned from childcare facilities, and centres who do enrol them will face fines, after changes to the Public Health Act passed through cabinet Monday night (NSW, Australia) [x-post from /r/worldnews]",28,11,14,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1f701r/unvaccinated_children_will_be_banned_from/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/sAa83Gl0X2jZHeY7.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1f701r,http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/vaccinate-your-children-or-declare-why-not-parents-told-20130528-2n8wp.html,
1365516712.0,15,post-gazette.com,1bzmvn,They want us to die: You wouldn't believe how many people hate those of us with autism,26,11,25,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1bzmvn/they_want_us_to_die_you_wouldnt_believe_how_many/,,,False,http://c.thumbs.redditmedia.com/mKmUAn19RaFdCY0V.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_1bzmvn,http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/perspectives/they-want-us-to-die-you-wouldnt-believe-how-many-people-hate-those-of-us-with-autism-682414/,
1362371090.0,15,pharostribune.com,19mbbp,"School fails to follow behavior plan, 7 year old with autism charged with battery",17,2,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/19mbbp/school_fails_to_follow_behavior_plan_7_year_old/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_19mbbp,http://pharostribune.com/local/x36435372/Police-charge-7-year-old-with-battery,
1360803149.0,17,connectthepieces.wordpress.com,18hd0i,A blog about my experiences with my 20-year-old autistic brother,17,0,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/18hd0i/a_blog_about_my_experiences_with_my_20yearold/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Ex8da-nnU-LQylle.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_18hd0i,http://connectthepieces.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/a-piece-of-the-autistic-world/,
1359673105.0,15,loveexplosions.wordpress.com,17npss,The cost of compliance is unreasonable,20,5,32,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/17npss/the_cost_of_compliance_is_unreasonable/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/3-6UWP9w0SNmJxsu.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_17npss,http://loveexplosions.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/the-cost-of-compliance-is-unreasonable/,
1359249250.0,15,autismsupportnetwork.com,17cfls,Autism & 5 steps to getting an iPad covered by insurance | Autism Support Network,16,1,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/17cfls/autism_5_steps_to_getting_an_ipad_covered_by/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/za8NPr4Ecu9nrT5W.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_17cfls,http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/autism-5-steps-getting-ipad-covered-insurance-27839233,
1358712934.0,16,asdaid.org,16y1c3,LEGO Therapy for children with ASD. I personally love the idea of this.,16,0,5,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/16y1c3/lego_therapy_for_children_with_asd_i_personally/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_16y1c3,http://asdaid.org/lego-and-asd/lego-therapy,
1355805103.0,16,newcanaannewsonline.com,151abb,[TW: sandy hook] Boy found in his aids arms... This one made me cry,16,0,4,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/151abb/tw_sandy_hook_boy_found_in_his_aids_arms_this_one/,,,False,http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/DTd3HbqBFuaRvVNC.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_151abb,http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Dylan-Hockley-died-in-Anne-Marie-Murphy-s-arms-4122828.php#src=fb,
1355615451.0,15,sailingautisticseas.com,14x0mp,Defending Autism As We Mourn (SandyHook),17,2,0,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14x0mp/defending_autism_as_we_mourn_sandyhook/,,,False,http://f.thumbs.redditmedia.com/LexAfokRLfmtVndw.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_14x0mp,http://sailingautisticseas.com/defending-autism-as-we-mourn/,
1355238876.0,14,self.autism,14o15g,"Quiet, not rude",16,2,20,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14o15g/quiet_not_rude/,"I am an autistic adult. I am verbal but my sensory problems put me well into the autistic category. While I can, under certain circumstances appear ""normal"" I have a hard time maintaining that act when my sensory system is being challenged.
I have a service dog. After learning all the weird things he needs to do for me on a daily basis, he is now being trained to accompany me out in public. Kind of backwards compared to most service dogs, but an Autism service dog is not like most service dogs. Yesterday, we were working on training him to get me out of a crowded building on a cue so that I will feel more confident in public. When my system gets overtaxed I will sometimes have sensory meltdowns or sensory storms where my brain stops being able to process incoming information. When that happens I stop being able to understand the world around me, I can no longer read, talk or understand how to navigate the isles in the grocery store.
Yesterday when I was out training my dog I happened to walk past a bell ringer outside a store, actually several times as we were working on having him get us outside on a cue. The guy was pretty outgoing and was giving out loud Merry Christamses to everyone that walked near him. On about the 5th or 6th pass I once again said ""Merry Christmas"" back to the guy and he basically gave me a ""there you go"" since I guess I finally said it loud enough that he could hear me. At first I was just a little irritated. First at myself for acting in a strange manner and then at him for treating me like a kid and giving me an ""atta boy"". I am, very obviously an adult, with wrinkles to prove it.
I guess his response, which wasn't all that out of the ordinary, hit a bit of a nerve for me. In public situations, I've been accused multiple times of being aloof or downright rude since I make very little eye contact passing people (even friends and acquaintance) and have a hard time responding to simple hellos. I've pissed so many people off who seem to think it is their right to get outraged by what they assume is my rudeness. I've even had people come up to me and chew me out publicly. I thought the confrontations might ease up as I got older since people wouldn't see me as a kid anymore and think it was their right to ""teach me manners"". I guess the take home for me on this is that it will keep happening and that I'm going to keep offending people who don't know better.
If you have read this far, the information I would like to offer to you is that there are people, some may have autism and some may have other issues, that find it hard when they're already overstimulated from a sensory perspective (from being out in public in a crowd with weird lighting or lots of noise etc) to simply navigate and put one foot in front of the other in stores, office hallways, etc. If they seem off or aren't friendly to you, don't take it personally. They might not even be in a bad mood or be having a bad day, they may just have a disability that makes it difficult to behave in the way you think is appropriate.
If you would like, you can share my story. I am one of the few in the autism community that is not qualified as being Aspergers who is verbally articulate. I know I am not the only one on the spectrum who has run into these types of situations. The more our voices are heard, the less we will be misunderstood.",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_14o15g,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/14o15g/quiet_not_rude/,
1353531690.0,15,worldaccordingtomatt.com,13l3ag,"TIL - In autism there's no such thing as a simple shave and a haircut - at least, not when the child is young.",19,4,12,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/13l3ag/til_in_autism_theres_no_such_thing_as_a_simple/,,,False,default,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_13l3ag,http://www.worldaccordingtomatt.com/apps/blog/show/20228046-in-autism-there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-simple-shave-and-a-haircut#.UK06kGfNnCk,
1352886860.0,15,throughacceptinglimits.wordpress.com,136b87,An open letter to Toys R Us,19,4,22,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/136b87/an_open_letter_to_toys_r_us/,,,False,http://d.thumbs.redditmedia.com/N_XlesLJr_RMRIy3.jpg,t5_2qhs6,False,,,False,t3_136b87,http://throughacceptinglimits.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/an-open-letter-to-toys-r-us-4/,
1351492907.0,15,self.autism,129iq6,My 9 year old autistic brother killed my kitten. How do I stop his animal abuse?,18,3,41,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/129iq6/my_9_year_old_autistic_brother_killed_my_kitten/,"My mother and I took in a kitten we found that was about 2 weeks old and named it Calie. My younger brothers, all of them, knew that nobody was allowed to touch her because she was too small. But when she was about 3 months old, my brother, diagnosed as PDD-NOS, got upset. He decided to take Calie, put her in a pillowcase (he was afraid of getting scratched), climb to the top of his closet, and drop her. He put her back into the bathroom where we'd been keeping her since she was still small, and we found her hurt about ten minutes later. We rushed her to the emergency vet where they pronounced her dead, with bruised lungs and a punctured heart. We didn't find out what he did until hours later when he finally told us.
My mother and I have had a hard time dealing with this. She's been worse off than me. She's taken up fostering kittens to cope, and she's doing an amazing job. We recently took in 4 kittens, all less than 3 weeks old.
My brother keeps trying to touch them and play with them and screams and acts out when we won't let him. He doesn't understand that he can't touch any of the cats because of what he did to Calie. He has also kicked my full grown cat (about a year old) when he's upset. I'm not sure how to deal with him and it's really frustrating.
Does anyone here have any experience with an autistic child being abusive to animals in general that could give me some advice or feedback?",,False,self,t5_2qhs6,False,,,True,t3_129iq6,http://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/129iq6/my_9_year_old_autistic_brother_killed_my_kitten/,