Autistic Female's Blog

It’s almost Autism Awareness month and I just can not comprehend  why people are once again allowing themselves to become fixated on whether or not a certain charity organization is a good or bad representation of the Autism Spectrum.  Lets face it everyone is different and we all have our own personalities and viewpoints.  While we don’t all have to agree on subjects in this particular case it is necessary for everyone to put their differences aside and come together for a common goal which is educating society about this intricate way of life.  Most importantly is what kind of mixed message are we sending to the world if we parade around expressing the need for acceptance when in reality we cant even accept and appreciate each other.  We must first welcome and respect one another and our commonalities if we want anyone to hear our voices and take us seriously. 

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Autistic Female

One of the biggest obstacles I have with working amongst nuero-typicals is the way they give out directions.  Yesterday I was given a task from my boss that I didn’t understand so when I went to ask for assistance  he goes “ Do A, B, and C add those together and you get D as the total and then sent me away.  While these instructions would have been adequate to the average person for someone like myself it came across as nothing more than meaningless words.  One if I knew the answer I wouldn’t have bothered asking in the first place and two being a person with Autism I would have gained a fuller understanding of what the step by step methodology was to reach the final result. It is important to remember that each person learns differently and sometimes you need to modify a lesson to meet ones individual need. No one is too busy that they can’t take five minutes out of the day to teach someone the proper way of doing something. A little clarification never hurt any one.  It is better to make sure you get a whole understanding of something before making a mistake and having to start something all over again.

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Autistic Female

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NEVER JUDGE ANOTHER HUMAN BASED ON THEIR WEIGHT!! There are other factors that contribute to a persons size and it’s not always about poor food choices. Unless you know a persons story sit back and zip it! If you want to help someone get fit and healthier try motivational sayings like “you can do it” instead of just talking and being nasty Iike ” just drop 100+ lbs” All too often people are so quick to judge someone based on their outward appearance and I just find that to be so shallow and disgusting.  Overweight people are just that people. Everyone has emotions and feels pain. If one can take anything away from this post it would be to think about really stop and think before you make a judgement on someone.  Ask yourself  ”How would I like it if someone made negative judgements about me? ” My guess is you wont feel so great either.  Just remember that the next time you feel yourself about to say something mean.  

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Autistic Female

Please help  sponsor me and my team in this years Long Island Walk for Autism. No donation is too big or small and every little bit helps. Together we can help find the mystery behind Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Much love and thanks for your generosity to this honorable cause 

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1012277&lis=1&kntae1012277=DA59D4290754491DAAE90F104C83E6AB&supId=0&team=5161333&nmv=true

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Autistic Female

This one is for the ladies!! How many of my followers are working Professional women on the Autism Spectrum? And if so what is your job?  I am a database designer located in NYC!

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Autistic Female

Over the past three months I have started dating a wonderful man that treats me like a queen. When we first met each other on a set up blind date I wasn’t really looking for anyone and didn’t really like him either.  I was still guarded from my previous breakup and thus didn’t give him the chance he deserved. After many conversations later I don’t know what happened but we became friends and feelings started to grow. 

He doesn’t care that I have autism and actually helps me work through my off days.  He might possibly know me better than I do as he is usually already aware of when I need quiet time before I say anything.   When we were at his New Years Eve party he could tell that I was becoming overwhelmed and we went outside until I was ready to rejoin the other guests.   

Now that I am in a relationship I finally understand that when you surround yourself with genuine people they will judge you only on personality and if you’re lucky like I am they will help you work on your imperfections.