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I personally HATE and DESPISE ANYONE WHO MAKES FUN OF PEOPLE WITH DISORDERS. If I had a friend for 20 years, and one day they made fun of autistic people, I would never talk to them again. Just like that.

I very much like people with disorders. Not that they have a disorder, that is very sad. But they tend to be very likeable people. Autistic people, although may be impatient and somewhat shy (Just as I am) are also very, very, VERY smart. The stereotype Autistic child has no friends, which is true in many cases, because they have trouble with that kind of stuff, but if you really get to know them they are really unique great people. Other kinds of disorders can cause bad things, and good things about the child it is affecting. But of course, 'normal' children have pros and cons too! This shows they are similar to us, but different.

There is a class for 4-7 kids with disorders (Not sure what) but they are super friendly, funny, and very loveable. The younger ones love cuddles and they are so fun to be friends with or just be around. I even volunteered to watch over them during lunch and recess.

So do not EVER make fun of a child with a mental problem, or this will be the last post you will ever hear from me.

militarydudes wrote:

Would you be interested to know I have it too? 

@Blade: It's not a disease (disease's are contagious), it's a mental disorder, and it comes in a million different levels of seriousness. Most commonly it makes it harder for kids (and adults) to focus, stand still, and it can make people more easily emotional, and want to fill there heads with random knowledge on one topic (hence my nerdy-ness about World War Two). But the most common thing is the diagnosed person speaking there mind, and talking endlessly when no one's interested.

EDIT: I forgot one more thing. Autistic people have trouble making eye contact. It has to be the most noticeable thing. I've pretty much to overcome it, but I used to never look people in the eye.

That's creepy. I do every single one of those things all the time.

I was diagnosed with Aspergers, which is "on the autism spectrum".

samurai768 wrote:

militarydudes wrote:

Would you be interested to know I have it too? 

@Blade: It's not a disease (disease's are contagious), it's a mental disorder, and it comes in a million different levels of seriousness. Most commonly it makes it harder for kids (and adults) to focus, stand still, and it can make people more easily emotional, and want to fill there heads with random knowledge on one topic (hence my nerdy-ness about World War Two). But the most common thing is the diagnosed person speaking there mind, and talking endlessly when no one's interested.

EDIT: I forgot one more thing. Autistic people have trouble making eye contact. It has to be the most noticeable thing. I've pretty much to overcome it, but I used to never look people in the eye.

That's creepy. I do every single one of those things all the time.

You don't have it though.

ihaveamac wrote:

I was diagnosed with Aspergers, which is "on the autism spectrum".

Guess what, we both have Aspergers and have the same name (don't say it though, someone will stalk us >.>)

militarydudes wrote:

samurai768 wrote:

militarydudes wrote:

Would you be interested to know I have it too? 

@Blade: It's not a disease (disease's are contagious), it's a mental disorder, and it comes in a million different levels of seriousness. Most commonly it makes it harder for kids (and adults) to focus, stand still, and it can make people more easily emotional, and want to fill there heads with random knowledge on one topic (hence my nerdy-ness about World War Two). But the most common thing is the diagnosed person speaking there mind, and talking endlessly when no one's interested.

EDIT: I forgot one more thing. Autistic people have trouble making eye contact. It has to be the most noticeable thing. I've pretty much to overcome it, but I used to never look people in the eye.

That's creepy. I do every single one of those things all the time.

Yeah but take that stuff and put it to the extreme. And thats just the very minor things. Real bad autism can bring physical issues, like seizures, and being very sensitive to things, like pain, or loud noises.

You don't have it.

Once I had a seizure

militarydudes wrote:

Ace-Of-Diamonds wrote:

militarydudes wrote:

Guess what, we both have Aspergers and have the same name (don't say it though, someone will stalk us >.>)

I won't tell anyone, IrwinJust kidding

You so lost the game on that one XD

Irwin is a name for nerdy Brits. EDIT: Oops I didn't see the transparent 

What game?

militarydudes wrote:

The_Dancing_Donut wrote:

Militarydudes, you're not nerdy. I love your new sig about market garden. My grandad fought in the battle of arnhem and was taken prisoner (and escaped).

[offtopic]Your grandpa was at Arnhem?    Wow. He escaped capture too. Thats really cool    Have you seen "A Bridge Too Far"?[/offtopic]

[offtopic] Yeah, thanks. Shame he died.    He was In the Parachute regiment. And yes, I've seen the movie. [/offtopic]

AND Saw my autistic friend today. I had a nice hug. 
They're normal - and I'm amazed how many Scratchers have this disorder too! 
It's nice how the community is supportive on here! In the outside world, its very different.

12three wrote:

I can see a lot of mixed emotions on this topic... I think our friend might have to elaborate on this a little bit more, because Autism can sometimes be serious, but it also can cause those who have it to be very unique.    It's really sad how people make fun of autistic people, but autistic people are just as smart as those who lack the disorder... they are actually very interesting people and great to have as friends.
-12three-

Yes they are. I have a friend who has asbergers, and he read LOTR easily.