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Oliver Russell
over 5 years ago

Hi everyone, this is a bit daunting sharing myself with the wider community, but I hope I will be made welcome.

I am a (fairly) young person diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, so I'm not too badly affected compared to the low functional end of the spectrum, yet I do really struggle when it comes to lack of structure and sensory overload. 

Recently, through my education, I have had many people, whether it is said to me directly or overheard, say things about Autism that are plain cruel or wrong, so much so that I have decided to create a list of them that I eventually transform into a small awareness campaign for my school. (Seems ambitious but I'm up for it Slight smile )

So what I want to know from you is: Has someone ever said something to you about Autism specifically that has upset you, and if so, would you mind sharing? It would be really useful for me.

Thank you ever so much,

Oliver Russell

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi, 

    I'm not autistic but my daughter is currently going for diagnosis ( no doubt in our minds she is) but when I have talked with about it with other parents I either get "really? Are you sure she's not just weird?" or " but she looks so normal " I have found most people don't have much understanding and even more unfortunately it seems many professionals don't either.

    I think raising awareness in your school / area is a fantastic idea. I wish you luck 

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi, 

    I'm not autistic but my daughter is currently going for diagnosis ( no doubt in our minds she is) but when I have talked with about it with other parents I either get "really? Are you sure she's not just weird?" or " but she looks so normal " I have found most people don't have much understanding and even more unfortunately it seems many professionals don't either.

    I think raising awareness in your school / area is a fantastic idea. I wish you luck 

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