http://www.alongthespectrum.com/2007/06/people-i-really-want-to-write-about/ A view of autism from along the spectrum Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:12:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 http://www.alongthespectrum.com/2007/06/people-i-really-want-to-write-about/#comment-6849 Lucas Hofstatter Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:41:25 +0000 http://www.alongthespectrum.com/2007/06/people-i-really-want-to-write-about/#comment-6849 ...Eh, I think I can deal with a compliment or two. Besides, it's all for the sake of cleaner air, cheaper gas, better healthcare, and... oh, wait, wrong forum. Either way, these are such kind and generous things to say of us... truly, we are only following the paths we've chosen. It is our hope that by following these paths, we will be able to open the road for others who follow us. "A world in which Autism is understood" sounds idealistic and hopelessly beyond reach, but yet, if we give up before even trying, who else will rise to forge the way to this goal? "Shoot for the moon- even if you miss, you'll land among the stars...." and that is our very plan. All I want is a world- a society- a community, even- in which I can have positive relationships with those around me, without having to scale the invisible but almost impassable walls that seal off the rest of the world from me... As an individual with a Spectrum disorder, the responsibility has always fallen to me to communicate my thoughts and feelings to others rather than a mutual effort being made by both parties; and although now I am able to do this, my ability to tear down these walls on my own was developed only after receiving years of experiential therapy of the type practiced at FOCUS. I want for others to be able to at least meet me halfway... and I want this for all those like me who want it for themselves. The dissemination of knowledge and awareness concerning the Autism Spectrum is, and will continue to be, a key factor in said endeavour; after my valediction, the point I wish to express is simply gratitude to the author of this article for his kind words, educated insights, and his effort to provide references for the relevant information. Keep spreading the word. …Eh, I think I can deal with a compliment or two. Besides, it’s all for the sake of cleaner air, cheaper gas, better healthcare, and… oh, wait, wrong forum. Either way, these are such kind and generous things to say of us… truly, we are only following the paths we’ve chosen. It is our hope that by following these paths, we will be able to open the road for others who follow us. “A world in which Autism is understood” sounds idealistic and hopelessly beyond reach, but yet, if we give up before even trying, who else will rise to forge the way to this goal? “Shoot for the moon- even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars….” and that is our very plan. All I want is a world- a society- a community, even- in which I can have positive relationships with those around me, without having to scale the invisible but almost impassable walls that seal off the rest of the world from me… As an individual with a Spectrum disorder, the responsibility has always fallen to me to communicate my thoughts and feelings to others rather than a mutual effort being made by both parties; and although now I am able to do this, my ability to tear down these walls on my own was developed only after receiving years of experiential therapy of the type practiced at FOCUS. I want for others to be able to at least meet me halfway… and I want this for all those like me who want it for themselves. The dissemination of knowledge and awareness concerning the Autism Spectrum is, and will continue to be, a key factor in said endeavour; after my valediction, the point I wish to express is simply gratitude to the author of this article for his kind words, educated insights, and his effort to provide references for the relevant information. Keep spreading the word.

]]> http://www.alongthespectrum.com/2007/06/people-i-really-want-to-write-about/#comment-6841 Jack Nork Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:28:35 +0000 http://www.alongthespectrum.com/2007/06/people-i-really-want-to-write-about/#comment-6841 Great post! The ASRC is a wonderful resource for families with children on the spectrum! Thanks for your post. Jack Great post! The ASRC is a wonderful resource for families with children on the spectrum!
Thanks for your post.
Jack

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