'I feel like a castaway:' 10-year-old boy with autism
The National Autism Association posted this poem written by a 10-year-old boy on its Facebook page. "He was asked to write a poem for school titled 'I Am,' his mother wrote. "He was given the first two words of each sentence. This is what he wrote."
I wish that I knew autism like I do physical disability. And, I would never discourage anyone from being themselves. "For, it those whom see the world differently, who are most likely to change it for the better." Learning about social norms, or being accepted by others, takes time for anyone with a disability. Figure out what works for you. Then, you won't be odd or new. You'll just be, "YOU!"
What a fantastic poem!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing my son's poem! #ODDTOO
ReplyDeleteI wish that I knew autism like I do physical disability. And, I would never discourage anyone from being themselves. "For, it those whom see the world differently, who are most likely to change it for the better." Learning about social norms, or being accepted by others, takes time for anyone with a disability. Figure out what works for you. Then, you won't be odd or new. You'll just be, "YOU!"
ReplyDeleteYou will always belong!!!
Matt Kamaratakis