I do not like having autism

I’m gonna say something controversial and not everyone is going to like it, but it needs to be said. I do not like having autism, and I think most people don’t like it either. Having special needs isn’t fun, and being unable to do things normal people can is heartbreaking. I want to go to … Read more

My autistic 6 year old

I know it’s really faint and hard to see, but my 6-year-old drew this while waiting to go into therapy. The reason I am so proud is that whenever I would hand him a pencil marker or crayons he would give it right back and say mommy you do. This drawing tho, this one right … Read more

I was diagnosed with Aspergers

I’m a 43 year old male and consider myself to be fairly worldly-wise. I was diagnosed with Aspergers around six months ago and was obviously curious to find out more about how my mind works and why I’ve always thought and acted a certain way. I’ve been a holiday rep and have a responsible job … Read more

Autism – accidentally hurting pets

Does anyone have problems with their child on the spectrum with accidentally hurting their pets due to rough playing even after being told to be nice and showing them nice ways to handle and play with the pets or purposely hurting them because they think the animals reaction is funny? I understand that they sometimes … Read more

Autism – Parents make it worse

Today my Mum said “Autism is Nature versus Nurture. Parents make it worse and it’s only as a result of their pandering to them that they get this in the first place!”I tried saying that they’re born with it and it’s genetic but I was told this was a load of rubbish and was an … Read more