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Jayo
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23 May 2014, 9:15 pm

I REALLY liked this story about a boy called Jake, with autism (presumably Aspergers end of the spectrum), who had the courage in gym class to go to the centre of the gym and pour his heart out to his classmates, many of whom tormented him for his differences, and said "I just want you to see me for me." He really kept his composure well, I mean, if he had broken down crying or went into a rage, it could have backfired spectacularly, and resulted in more bullying. I'm also glad the gym teacher didn't intervene and try to shout him down, because a stereotypical gym teacher would probably want to keep the bullying status quo. More kids with autism should to what Jake did. While I don't know if he'll become the Rosa Parks of the autistic community, it's certainly a step in the right direction...

https://ca.shine.yahoo.com/blogs/shine- ... 13016.html



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23 May 2014, 11:10 pm

This is a great story. We need more stories like this one. :)


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24 May 2014, 12:43 am

Good for him. :) No matter what, he made his point, in a calm and mature-sounding manner.


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24 May 2014, 9:05 am

Exactly! We have to stand up to the Bully!! !! !



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29 May 2014, 3:35 am

Great story! *Team Jake* :)


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29 May 2014, 3:41 am

Jayo wrote:
I REALLY liked this story about a boy called Jake, with autism (presumably Aspergers end of the spectrum), who had the courage in gym class to go to the centre of the gym and pour his heart out to his classmates, many of whom tormented him for his differences, and said "I just want you to see me for me." He really kept his composure well, I mean, if he had broken down crying or went into a rage, it could have backfired spectacularly, and resulted in more bullying. I'm also glad the gym teacher didn't intervene and try to shout him down, because a stereotypical gym teacher would probably want to keep the bullying status quo. More kids with autism should to what Jake did. While I don't know if he'll become the Rosa Parks of the autistic community, it's certainly a step in the right direction...

https://ca.shine.yahoo.com/blogs/shine- ... 13016.html


that is so awesome. I'm going to repost this in quote form in my two teen forums.