July 10th, 2020 at 5:00 PM
I’m an aspie. My case is milder today than it was In the past, and it’s not something I mention often these days. I’ve been lucky in a lot of ways to be able to overcome it and I consider it a strength. I use my own story to try to bring hope to others, but the disorder varies dramatically from one case to the next.
All in all, I’m glad that awareness of autism is increasing. We’ve come a long way in bringing new programs, treatments, and most importantly, acceptance of it within society. In the past, autistic children were treated as something to be fixed. With the increasing prevalence of diagnosis, more jobs, schools, and social groups are tapping into the unique advantages of those who are on the spectrum. Treatments have come a long way.
I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s a part of who I am. I’m very high functioning today and live a normal life with a normal job, normal friends, and normal relationships. I’m very blessed for it.
All in all, I’m glad that awareness of autism is increasing. We’ve come a long way in bringing new programs, treatments, and most importantly, acceptance of it within society. In the past, autistic children were treated as something to be fixed. With the increasing prevalence of diagnosis, more jobs, schools, and social groups are tapping into the unique advantages of those who are on the spectrum. Treatments have come a long way.
I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s a part of who I am. I’m very high functioning today and live a normal life with a normal job, normal friends, and normal relationships. I’m very blessed for it.
