Autism Awareness

[janderson]

Not often I feel like making two comments on a topic in a row on any forum, but I just can't help myself this time.

Thinking about the tartan, one of the things that really stands out to me and to the people I have shown it to is the meaning behind it. I think if you asked for a tartan on something as varied as autism you would get a myriad of opinions and ideas. None of which would be inappropriate, not because it is a subjective opinion, but because autism is such a unique situation. The old line with autism is that when you have met one autistic child you have met one autistic child. Meaning that each autistic child is as unique and individual as any other neuro-typical child.

As a parent I love the idea of a tartan to represent autism awareness. As a professional working with special need students I love the idea of a tartan to represent what some of my students face. As a kilt weared, well, as a kilt wearer I just love the idea of a tartan with a truly special meaning.

Here is me and my son at his first baseball game a couple of weeks ago. They did a special autism awareness afternoon game that we went to.

[kc8ufv]

Thinking about the tartan, one of the things that really stands out to me and to the people I have shown it to is the meaning behind it. I think if you asked for a tartan on something as varied as autism you would get a myriad of opinions and ideas. None of which would be inappropriate, not because it is a subjective opinion, but because autism is such a unique situation. The old line with autism is that when you have met one autistic child you have met one autistic child. Meaning that each autistic child is as unique and individual as any other neuro-typical child.

Very true. The spectrum is quite broad and multidimensional. Just don't forget, ASDs are lifelong. Adults have them too. Not everyone just sits in a corner unable to speak and rocks to themselves. Many are productive members of society. I actually see a wide range of all types of adults with various types of developmental disabilities where I work (though only for a short time)
I would frequently get a bit more self concious when the hearing was for a person on the spectrum, until we had an intellectually advanced aspie come in. (Afraid of the judge noticing me and judging me)

Oh, also, glad to hear he enjoyed the Hens.