My Response To Autism

I am not really sure what you would call this. It is just something I wrote without thinking.

My Response To Autism

By Chelsey Cribbs

4-2-15

 

Today on the way to second period I was telling a friend that it is Autism Awareness day. This day is special to me because I have Asperger’s. My friend said that he never would have guessed and I was dreading what he would inevitably say next. So, before he could say it I said “Please tell me you are not going to say you didn’t know because I do not look or act Autistic.” He replied by saying that is indeed the reason. That statement really hurts me but I do not think anybody realizes it hurts Autistic people to say things like: “But you do not look or act Autistic!” If you ask those people how does Autism look or act, the majority of people will either apologize, back away silently, or both. Some people will try to say they do not know what an Autistic person looks or acts or they will say Autistic people look and act stupid or slow. Many will also say Autistic people always need someone to take care of them and cannot do anything by themselves. Most of the time when people say this, they are not speaking from facts. They are going mostly, if not entirely, based on looking at an Autistic person without getting to know them. In my opinion, it is very hard to understand Autism and you cannot even begin to start understanding Autism or Autistic people without getting to know one. So when someone starts judging and making accusations of us; I hope they know that it really hurts us emotionally and mentally.

Author's Note

I know it probably is horrible, I am sorry.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

No, this is not horrible--it's just the opposite. Hooray for you, brave girl, for giving us some honest insight into the condition. Always be proud, for you are amazing.

[Chelsey Cribbs]

Thank you so much. It was quite difficult for me to post this because I am not very shy. I am always worried people will not like what I write, my opinions, or what I have to say and think.

[Silver]

I actually enjoy reading it

[Chelsey Cribbs]

Really? Thank you so much.