Stories of Autism

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ccallahan
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25 Dec 2012, 10:38 pm

Stories of Autism is a project me and Alex have been working on. The goal of Stories of Autism is to document the life and real stories of every person with Autism. I think this will help with Autism Awareness by giving people a chance to walk in our shoes.

Here is how it works: You write a story and PM it to me. Soon after that, I will upload them to the website. It's that simple. I can make your story anonymous, or you can allow me to post your WP.net nickname. I will try to get your story uploaded within 3 days.

Guidelines: It has to be longer than one paragraph (6 sentences). It can has to be about someone with Autism eg, You, your child, your sister, etc. You also need to keep people in the story anonymous if you are going to talk about people outside your family.

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26 Dec 2012, 4:40 am

That's a great idea.

I think it will be really helpful for people.

Although - perhaps one point.
Many of us have issues with structure. Perhaps if you can give us an idea or guideline of what to include, or even a list of questions, and perhaps a word approximation, that might help.
At least we have somewhere to start with what to include or what not to include so it's not overwhelming - you might have more people post stories that way.

And of course, if people don't want to use it the guideline then they don't have to and can just do their own thing.

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claudia
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26 Dec 2012, 9:19 am

My son is only 5 so he can't speak for himself. It's OK if I tell our story? It could be intersting to understand living with Autism in Italy and tell about prejudices and backwardness of education, but also to tell about people who is our friend and help us.

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26 Dec 2012, 4:01 pm

claudia wrote:

Sure! Just PM the story to me and I will upload it.

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26 Dec 2012, 4:03 pm

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I think this will help with Autism Awareness by giving people a chance to walk in our shoes.

I thought NTs didn't have any issues putting themselves in other people's shoes?

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26 Dec 2012, 4:06 pm

Joe90 wrote:

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I think this will help with Autism Awareness by giving people a chance to walk in our shoes.

I thought NTs didn't have any issues putting themselves in other people's shoes?

I have found many NT's that say "I could never understand what it's like for you" and many other things in that area.

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27 Dec 2012, 9:42 am

ccallahan wrote:

Joe90 wrote:

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I think this will help with Autism Awareness by giving people a chance to walk in our shoes.

I thought NTs didn't have any issues putting themselves in other people's shoes?

I have found many NT's that say "I could never understand what it's like for you" and many other things in that area.

I know that, but I hear so much of ''Autistics lack empathy'' and ''NTs have empathy'' on this forum that I get so confused.

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SamanthaBlake
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29 Dec 2012, 7:04 pm

this sounds awesome! i cant wait to share my story.
i was thinking of making a literary journal about aspergers. that maybe our perspective can help researches understand us more.
maybe we can collaborate!?
also can i see your website? can u share a link

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29 Dec 2012, 7:57 pm

Does this apply to those with official DX, Or those awaiting (possibly) a formal DX ( which would be me, I guess. Though I am now dragging my feet a bit..)?

Sincerely,
Matthew

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29 Dec 2012, 8:09 pm

Will do!

When do you need our stories? Do you recommend anonymity?

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30 Dec 2012, 8:21 am

ccallahan wrote:

claudia wrote:

Sure! Just PM the story to me and I will upload it.

Thanks, I apprecited your idea.

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30 Dec 2012, 8:32 am

Joe90 wrote:

ccallahan wrote:

Joe90 wrote:

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I think this will help with Autism Awareness by giving people a chance to walk in our shoes.

I thought NTs didn't have any issues putting themselves in other people's shoes?

I have found many NT's that say "I could never understand what it's like for you" and many other things in that area.

I know that, but I hear so much of ''Autistics lack empathy'' and ''NTs have empathy'' on this forum that I get so confused.

I'm beginning to think that the opposite is true.

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04 Jan 2013, 3:46 pm

Matt62 wrote:

Does this apply to those with official DX, Or those awaiting (possibly) a formal DX ( which would be me, I guess. Though I am now dragging my feet a bit..)?

Sincerely,
Matthew

If you suspect or you have Autism, or you are DX'd, then I will allow it.

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ccallahan
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04 Jan 2013, 3:47 pm

EstherJ wrote:

Will do!

When do you need our stories? Do you recommend anonymity?

I will accept your stories at any time. Just PM them to me. I do recommend anonymity, but you can do it however you want.

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