Opinions and Veiws on Autism

[Crazy-Gamer]

You got bullied? o-o
Trust me, usually when you tell people, they are like, "Wait what? You seemed normal! Cool!"
If people DO hate you, then THEY need to change. You just gotta believe that you are an awesome person. ^^



People with autism are usually pretty cool. c:

Trust me at my school they have a special needs place celled the hub and I have to eat my lunch there or the world will blow up or something so everybody know there is something wrong with me they just don't know what

 

[Mariah]

Try reading books about it, like I have. :3

Why don't you just tell me because you read the books?

 

[Le Ham]

My older brother has severe-ish autism. My mum and one of my uncles work at a school with autistic and "special needs" children, so they know a lot about it. I have two older cousins, one with Asperger's and the other with some more minor thing of which I don't know. Meanwhile, I'm sitting here trying to figure out if there's something wrong with me because my parents want to believe I'm perfectly normal and it's pretty obvious I'm not.

I'm kinda worried about my brother sometimes... he loves to watch TV, and I figure TV's a good way to keep his attention without overwhelming him, but if there's too much action and drama in it, he goes crazy and starts yelling and slamming things and stuff. Also, my dad will sometimes get frustrated and yell at him for various things, and that sets him off as well. I wonder what it feels like, to have all that pressure going on in your head and you can't think straight when enough things happen at once. I figure it must suck for him, but then he's never known anything better.

 

[Waluigi]

Im fine with having aspergers. Id much rather increase my intelligence than friendship skills

(especially since i dont want to be friends with most of the people at my school)

 

[Reindeer]

You got bullied? o-o

That surprises you? I got bullied at school because I was different, which was likely a huge effect of my autism. I was considered strange because I was awkward in social situations, yet was smart enough to skip several grades. The bullying was both mental and physical.

If that surprises you, then I'm not sure in which ways autism has affected you.

Everyone's proud of themselves and who they are, no?

People who commit suicide must be hella proud of themselves to do that.

Why would anyone be proud of a disorder? I completely and totally understand having confidence in yourself and stuff but the notion of being proud of a disorder completely baffles me.

Thank you, Gallows.

I think a lot of people think it's some glorifying thing to have a mental disorder. People aren't proud that they're clinically insane, have schizophrenia, or have autism. They're conditions that affects people's lives greatly, and the fact that there's so many of these Tumblr snowflakes claiming they have this and that really pisses me off.

If you actually have it, don't show off with it. It's not some badge of honor you carry around with you, because it will affect you for the rest of your life.
And if you don't have it, then don't claim that you do. If you do that, you're not cool, you're not funny. You're a piece of ****.

 

[Liquid Ocelot]

Try reading books about it, like I have. :3

I didn't want to butt into this conversation at all, but.

Jeez, kid. You can't honestly think autism spectrum disorders are all positive, right?

I mean, yeah, you can see the positive in the negative, but to not see the negative at all. Well. That's not good for anyone.

 

[Waluigi]

That surprises you? I got bullied at school because I was different, which was likely a huge effect of my autism. I was considered strange because I was awkward in social situations, yet was smart enough to skip several grades. The bullying was both mental and physical.

If that surprises you, then I'm not sure in which ways autism has affected you.


People who commit suicide must be hella proud of themselves to do that.


Thank you, Gallows.

I think a lot of people think it's some glorifying thing to have a mental disorder. People aren't proud that they're clinically insane, have schizophrenia, or have autism. They're conditions that affects people's lives greatly, and the fact that there's so many of these Tumblr snowflakes claiming they have this and that really pisses me off.

If you actually have it, don't show off with it. It's not some badge of honor you carry around with you, because it will affect you for the rest of your life.
And if you don't have it, then don't claim that you do. If you do that, you're not cool, you're not funny. You're a piece of ****.

take a chill pill man

 

[epona]

Since I'm already having to sit and watch this thread I might as well get my own opinion across.


Why would anyone be proud of a disorder? I completely and totally understand having confidence in yourself and stuff but the notion of being proud of a disorder completely baffles me.

i've been lurking in this thread because one of my cousins is autistic and i used to be amazed by his intelligence when i was babysitting him, even at only the age of 5 he knew things most people my own age wouldn't know and it was pretty incredible to witness

but anyway the only reason i'm posting is to wholeheartedly agree with gallows. the same goes for ANY disorder. i suffer from a disorder of a different kind (not autism) and seeing people (especially on tumblr) claim it as a quirk/'lifestyle choice' is not only degrading but really f**king annoying.
by saying you'd be 'proud to have autism' you're not coming across as a hero or an ally, you're just making yourself sound a bit silly really

 

[baller]

why do we hav to put ppl down for what they are? there is too much negativity in the world.

imagine u have a condition that cud cure aids. now replace cure aids with give aids. its not so bad after all u see?

 

[Reindeer]

why do we hav to put ppl down for what they are? there is too much negativity in the world.

imagine u have a condition that cud cure aids. now replace cure aids with give aids. its not so bad after all u see?

Excuse me, what? Why would you want to give people AIDS?
I assume you have it backwards, but even then I don't see how what you're saying applies to this discussion.

 

[Beary]

That surprises you? I got bullied at school because I was different, which was likely a huge effect of my autism. I was considered strange because I was awkward in social situations, yet was smart enough to skip several grades. The bullying was both mental and physical.

If that surprises you, then I'm not sure in which ways autism has affected you.


People who commit suicide must be hella proud of themselves to do that.


Thank you, Gallows.

I think a lot of people think it's some glorifying thing to have a mental disorder. People aren't proud that they're clinically insane, have schizophrenia, or have autism. They're conditions that affects people's lives greatly, and the fact that there's so many of these Tumblr snowflakes claiming they have this and that really pisses me off.

If you actually have it, don't show off with it. It's not some badge of honor you carry around with you, because it will affect you for the rest of your life.
And if you don't have it, then don't claim that you do. If you do that, you're not cool, you're not funny. You're a piece of ****.

Thanks for calling me a piece of ****.
I personally think that you should be proud of yourself. And I've never heard of ANYBODY who was autistic committing suicide. Suicide is a sensitive subject, so could we not being it up?
Also, this is a thread about autism, NOT all the other disorders and mental states.
I've never been bullied. I hope I never AM. I was lucky to go to an amazing elementry and middle school, with amazing teachers. I had a 504 plan, and the teachers were there to support me.
Im a very awkward person, but I've learned 'routines' to go through to make good conversation. I'm a bit repetitive, but hey, it works for me.

i've been lurking in this thread because one of my cousins is autistic and i used to be amazed by his intelligence when i was babysitting him, even at only the age of 5 he knew things most people my own age wouldn't know and it was pretty incredible to witness

but anyway the only reason i'm posting is to wholeheartedly agree with gallows. the same goes for ANY disorder. i suffer from a disorder of a different kind (not autism) and seeing people (especially on tumblr) claim it as a quirk/'lifestyle choice' is not only degrading but really f**king annoying.
by saying you'd be 'proud to have autism' you're not coming across as a hero or an ally, you're just making yourself sound a bit silly really

I'm a silly person, but I'm proud to be who I am.
If other people don't understand you, don't let it bother you. THEY need to find out for themselves that they're wrong.

 

[Reindeer]

Thanks for calling me a piece of ****.

Thanks for taking that personally, even though I was speaking generally and not to you.

I personally think that you should be proud of yourself. And I've never heard of ANYBODY who was autistic committing suicide. Suicide is a sensitive subject, so could we not being it up? Also, this is a thread about autism, NOT all the other disorders and mental states.

Oh, my apologies. I guess the fact that I nearly killed myself from all the bullying and whatnot I had to suffer through thanks to my autism doesn't matter.
That's how far it can affect people, so why not bring it up? My condition really bothers me, to the point where I just sometimes feel like giving up. I'm smart, but that's where it ends. There's no way I can connect to people around me because they do not take the time to understand my condition. If that's how life is going to be, then what's the point?
So why not bring up suicide? Even if the reasons for the actual deed are indirectly related to the condition, it's still something that happens. Simply because you've never heard of it doesn't matter.

In fact, for somebody who likes to constantly say that he's read up on it, I'd think that you ESPECIALLY would know that studies often come to the conclusion that suicidal tendencies are found to be way more common in autistic people than in "average" people. I think the reason why is pretty clear.

I've never been bullied. I hope I never AM. I was lucky to go to an amazing elementry and middle school, with amazing teachers. I had a 504 plan, and the teachers were there to support me.
Im a very awkward person, but I've learned 'routines' to go through to make good conversation. I'm a bit repetitive, but hey, it works for me.

That's great, and I hope you're never bullied either. I still have scars and nightmares, as well as a general paranoia thanks to all the things done to me. And why was it done? Because I was autistic.

There's seriously no reason to be proud of being autistic. I like to see things in a positive light, but my condition has done more damage to me than it has helped me. And it's still damaging me.

 

[baller]

Excuse me, what? Why would you want to give people AIDS?
I assume you have it backwards, but even then I don't see how what you're saying applies to this discussion.

r u the type of person who only takes and never gives???

 

[Reindeer]

r u the type of person who only takes and never gives???

But why would you want to GIVE PEOPLE AIDS?!

 

[epona]

But why would you want to GIVE PEOPLE AIDS?!

they're trying to troll the forms just ignore them

 

[Beary]

Thanks for taking that personally, even though I was speaking generally and not to you.

I wasn't talking it personally. Didn't you se my smiley?

Oh, my apologies. I guess the fact that I nearly killed myself from all the bullying and whatnot I had to suffer through thanks to my autism doesn't matter.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that autism was so bad for some people. I guess I'm lucky to be relatively high functioning.
That's how far it can affect people, so why not bring it up? My condition really bothers me, to the point where I just sometimes feel like giving up. I'm smart, but that's where it ends. There's no way I can connect to people around me because they do not take the time to understand my condition. If that's how life is going to be, then what's the point?

You must have a sucky neighborhood. ;-;

So why not bring up suicide? Even if the reasons for the actual deed are indirectly related to the condition, it's still something that happens. Simply because you've never heard of it doesn't matter.

I've considered suicide. But eventually, it doesn't make a difference. It doesn't help anybody but yourself. And it's selfish.

In fact, for somebody who likes to constantly say that he's read up on it, I'd think that you ESPECIALLY would know that studies often come to the conclusion that suicidal tendencies are found to be way more common in autistic people than in "average" people. I think the reason why is pretty clear.

#1: I'm female, thank you.
#2: I've read some books, but I'm no Einstein on the subject. I read a book about how animals can be understood by autistic people, and the biography of someone who's autistic. Both by the same person.


That's great, and I hope you're never bullied either. I still have scars and nightmares, as well as a general paranoia thanks to all the things done to me. And why was it done? Because I was autistic.

I wish I could, but I really don't understand. And don't think I'm being insensitive, because I'm genuinly not a very sympathetic person. I'm sorry if you think I'm being rude to you, I'm just blunt.

There's seriously no reason to be proud of being autistic. I like to see things in a positive light, but my condition has done more damage to me than it has helped me. And it's still damaging me.

Well, IM proud of who I am. If you don't want to be, that's fine by me.

I'd really be happy if people could calm down on this thread? I'd like to keep it going without the arguments..and heated discussions..

 

[Reindeer]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that autism was so bad for some people. I guess I'm lucky to be relatively high functioning.

Then all that reading you've done hasn't really helped your knowledge of autism.

Also, that term, "high functioning". It just seems to be a buzzword for you now. In general terms I'm pretty much high function as I don't need help with maintaining my life and whatnot.

Not to mention, high functioning autism isn't even recognized as an actual medical condition.

You must have a sucky neighborhood. ;-;

If by "neighborhood" you mean "all those places you've lived in both South Africa and The Netherlands", then sure.

My point is, it's not the neighborhood, it's people, especially children. I'm not a normal human being, therefore I am shunned and ridiculed. Just because you haven't been bullied because of it doesn't mean bullying doesn't happen. It does, and it's happened to me and to other people I've met.

I've read some books, but I'm no Einstein on the subject. I read a book about how animals can be understood by autistic people, and the biography of someone who's autistic. Both by the same person.

Then that makes you an expert on one view of it. That doesn't mean you've really read up on this.

I'd really be happy if people could calm down on this thread? I'd like to keep it going without the arguments..and heated discussions..

You decided to make a topic about a very touchy subject and are treating it like the greatest thing in the world, while a lot of people chime in how badly it's affected them.

Maybe a change of attitude would allow you to have a thread without arguments.

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they're trying to troll the forms just ignore them

If that's all they're here to do they should just be banned already.

 

[Beary]

Then all that reading you've done hasn't really helped your knowledge of autism.

Also, that term, "high functioning". It just seems to be a buzzword for you now. In general terms I'm pretty much high function as I don't need help with maintaining my life and whatnot.

Not to mention, high functioning autism isn't even recognized as an actual medical condition.

Obviously it is, because I was diagnosed with Aspergers. Isn't that 'high functioning'?


If by "neighborhood" you mean "all those places you've lived in both South Africa and The Netherlands", then sure.

How was I supposed to know that?

My point is, it's not the neighborhood, it's people, especially children. I'm not a normal human being, therefore I am shunned and ridiculed. Just because you haven't been bullied because of it doesn't mean bullying doesn't happen. It does, and it's happened to me and to other people I've met.

It doesn't happen where I live. People mainly look for a distance..I'm sorry I'm not so well informed.


Then that makes you an expert on one view of it. That doesn't mean you've really read up on this.

I never said that I knew everything.


You decided to make a topic about a very touchy subject and are treating it like the greatest thing in the world, while a lot of people chime in how badly it's affected them.

It was created to compare and contrast what different experiences and views people have on the subject, and their veiw of the world. Personally, it's not a touchy subject for me, unless someone criticizes me for it, or calls me ********.

Maybe a change of attitude would allow you to have a thread without arguments.

I don't understand what you mean?

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If that's all they're here to do they should just be banned already.

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[baller]

reindeer maybe u shud stop annoying ppl maybe ur like a sociopath or something i dunno

 

[Beary]

reindeer maybe u shud stop annoying ppl maybe ur like a sociopath or something i dunno

Could you stop posting? This isn't on topic, or helpful.