Well yes a different perspective. That is why we are having so much difficulty with neuro-typical people. It really pissing us off by the reaction of them. We just don't see the problem, but the NT people do. Hence their reaction goes blatant lie.
Hi-I have a 21 year old son who was diagnosed at 4 with autism.He had severe symptoms with screaming episodes and physical tantrums. He also used to bang his head against walls ,no speech and usually rocked himself to sleep. At first we were advised to use sign to communicate-but had small success.Luckily he started to hum and sing along to a bob marley song of all things.Being a muso I quickly learnt the song and played it over and over repititiously.We soon were singing along together for the first time!!-as well as the biggest smile he had ever had!!Pretty soon with the help of family,early intervention and montessouri pre school,as well as some Tony Attwood cassettes,we got some communication happening.He seemed to have had a delay of around 4 years-which remained throughout schooling as a rough guide. Eventually at 6-7 years old he started primary school and with the help of aides(his best friends!)he made it all the way to year 11. I have to say school wasn't easy-many meetings with principals and staff-many tactical schemes have been used over the years,including using some of his obsessions as learning subjects for the whole class!His obsessions have gone from car sunvisors,to handmade cardboard doors,to mario,to the titanic,to planes,to the piano,to stainless steel poles,to handmade plane gauges,to computers,to....? He now plays excellent piano,assembles computers,and does an aces course 4 days a week,and just had his first flying lesson in a cessna! I am very proud of him and his personal achievements.Life still seems to go 1 step forward then 2 steps back-with communication outbursts and lots of repetition about rules and innapropriate behaviors(alot like my 3 daughters as they grew through their teenage years!) He also has been dairy free by his own choice since 5 or 6.I definately think a dairy and gluten free diet has helped. I also think music has been the big door opener.Also the old sega game system definately helped with motor skills and overcoming tactile sensitivity. Being involved in his world-from getting down on the floor and tuning in to his games,to learning about 1oo facts on a subject you were vaguely familiar on-getting a big smile-these are the things that help our lives grow! Full kudos to all the teachers aides,carers and parents and families involved with autism.
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Hi-I have a 21 year old son who was diagnosed at 4 with autism.He had severe symptoms with screaming episodes and physical tantrums. He also used to bang his head against walls ,no speech and usually rocked himself to sleep. At first we were advised to use sign to communicate-but had small success.Luckily he started to hum and sing along to a bob marley song of all things.Being a muso I quickly learnt the song and played it over and over repititiously.We soon were singing along together for the first time!!-as well as the biggest smile he had ever had!!Pretty soon with the help of family,early intervention and montessouri pre school,as well as some Tony Attwood cassettes,we got some communication happening.He seemed to have had a delay of around 4 years-which remained throughout schooling as a rough guide. Eventually at 6-7 years old he started primary school and with the help of aides(his best friends!)he made it all the way to year 11. I have to say school wasn't easy-many meetings with principals and staff-many tactical schemes have been used over the years,including using some of his obsessions as learning subjects for the whole class!His obsessions have gone from car sunvisors,to handmade cardboard doors,to mario,to the titanic,to planes,to the piano,to stainless steel poles,to handmade plane gauges,to computers,to....? He now plays excellent piano,assembles computers,and does an aces course 4 days a week,and just had his first flying lesson in a cessna! I am very proud of him and his personal achievements.Life still seems to go 1 step forward then 2 steps back-with communication outbursts and lots of repetition about rules and innapropriate behaviors(alot like my 3 daughters as they grew through their teenage years!) He also has been dairy free by his own choice since 5 or 6.I definately think a dairy and gluten free diet has helped. I also think music has been the big door opener.Also the old sega game system definately helped with motor skills and overcoming tactile sensitivity. Being involved in his world-from getting down on the floor and tuning in to his games,to learning about 1oo facts on a subject you were vaguely familiar on-getting a big smile-these are the things that help our lives grow! Full kudos to all the teachers aides,carers and parents and families involved with autism.
Amazing story right there thanks for sharing
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Hi-I have a 21 year old son who was diagnosed at 4 with autism.He had severe symptoms with screaming episodes and physical tantrums. He also used to bang his head against walls ,no speech and usually rocked himself to sleep. At first we were advised to use sign to communicate-but had small success.Luckily he started to hum and sing along to a bob marley song of all things.Being a muso I quickly learnt the song and played it over and over repititiously.We soon were singing along together for the first time!!-as well as the biggest smile he had ever had!!Pretty soon with the help of family,early intervention and montessouri pre school,as well as some Tony Attwood cassettes,we got some communication happening.He seemed to have had a delay of around 4 years-which remained throughout schooling as a rough guide. Eventually at 6-7 years old he started primary school and with the help of aides(his best friends!)he made it all the way to year 11. I have to say school wasn't easy-many meetings with principals and staff-many tactical schemes have been used over the years,including using some of his obsessions as learning subjects for the whole class!His obsessions have gone from car sunvisors,to handmade cardboard doors,to mario,to the titanic,to planes,to the piano,to stainless steel poles,to handmade plane gauges,to computers,to....? He now plays excellent piano,assembles computers,and does an aces course 4 days a week,and just had his first flying lesson in a cessna! I am very proud of him and his personal achievements.Life still seems to go 1 step forward then 2 steps back-with communication outbursts and lots of repetition about rules and innapropriate behaviors(alot like my 3 daughters as they grew through their teenage years!) He also has been dairy free by his own choice since 5 or 6.I definately think a dairy and gluten free diet has helped. I also think music has been the big door opener.Also the old sega game system definately helped with motor skills and overcoming tactile sensitivity. Being involved in his world-from getting down on the floor and tuning in to his games,to learning about 1oo facts on a subject you were vaguely familiar on-getting a big smile-these are the things that help our lives grow! Full kudos to all the teachers aides,carers and parents and families involved with autism.
That is one of the best stories I have ever read on this forum, and I both admire you for your perserverence and congratulate you for your acheievment.
Yes great story there musicmandaz! I agreed I believe that is one of factors with AS as part of growing up as young adult.
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A weather forum is going to be attractive to an AS sufferer. I have a 15 y.o. son with the disorder, and may probably may have it as well - although it is rarely diagnosed in adults. Nothing to be ashamed of, and as Mathew shows, one can cope very well in general society with right attitude.
As for us right Derek. This video discuss about how hard we try to communicate while non aspies take an offence and causes harm and further damage to society.
Well, well, well...... I have just come across this thread...didn't realize it existed. Autism is a very personal (and professional) topic/area for me. Most of my family (one side in particular) is on the Spectrum. I have a son diagnosed on the Spectrum. I aim to read all of the posts in this thread...it will take some time, as I have a sore and blurry eye atm (!), so the left eye is doing overtime and straining now Once I've read them all, I'll join the conversation Cheers ...that is not a blink...it is looking at you with one good eye
...that is not a blink...it is looking at you with one good eye 
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