Foe those with Children on the Autism Spectrum
by cantleave 6 Replies latest jw friends
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Gayle
There are many inventors, artists, science majors that are on this spectrum. Respect must be priortized for these as mankind is learning from them and receivors of their many improvements.
I now have a 4 yr old grandson from which we are learning alot. He is not officially diagnosed with autism yet but is being 'reviewed' for it. He know grandma "gets" him and I know he is smart. He is affectionate and lovable and I surmise, as a grandma does, that he has special talents.
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Phizzy
It is of course a broad spectrum, some will not excel at anything, many will struggle with the simplest things in life, some need constant care.
But, as you rightly show by your O.P Cantleave, it certainly is no barrier to many doing very well, and it is believed that for many the condition acts as an advantage, the fierce concentration they often are able to display with somethinng they are interested in for instance, often results in their being instrumental in great achievements.
I believe my father was somewhere on the spectrum, combined with the problem of slight dyslexia, this did not prevent him from being successful in business, nor from producing a brilliant son like me !
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JeffJ
I have seen Temple Grandin being interviewed. She is very inspiring. My children do not have Autism Sepctrum Disorder but I see alot of it as a leader in Cubscouts. I have seen several kids learn how to socialize better because of scouting and am confident they will be able to do anything they want when they grow up. Removing the stigma of it is a huge first step, even with some of their parents.
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cantleave
Jeff our son is a Cub Scout, he enjoys some of the activities but struggles with others. He is diagnosed Aspergers.
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JeffJ
Cantleave, we are lucky enough to have several social workers and teachers in our pack so they are very helpful with the kids when they struggle. I have been actively trying to get kids with aspergers and autism spectrum disorder to join because it is a safe place for them.
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wolfman85
Cantleave, thanks for this post. I agree with Phyzzy, it is a broad spectrum. I have been struggling with my son's condition since he was 2 1/2 years old, now he is almost 19 and he depends entirely on us. He does not speak, but communicates with pictures and, we have to tidy up and dress him, his autism is severe, but he's all love. To have him has taught me to develop the quality of patience, something I did not know before. For me, my son has been a blessing. They are special children for special parents.