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KDS
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12 Jun 2016, 9:30 pm

AUTISM. I wouldn't considered to be different even though I feel like that sometimes since I myself am someone with autism too! I would consider it not a disability but rather as a learning difference. I know exactly what the struggles are like these days for people affected with this difference in the mind. But let me tell you guys something: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

In fact instead of playing video games all day long (Unless you're a video game designer), why not do something productive just like I'm doing? All of us together can be the ones to make a difference once and for all not only for people with the difference but for ANYONE. We together can be the ones, even for myself, to shape how the future unfolds!

Just some words of wisdom I wanted to put out there for everyone to see. If you were inspired by this, feel free to say something to me! Comments are always welcomed!



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13 Jun 2016, 1:30 am

Autism is a spectrum condition. Some on the milder end can find coping mechanisms to use thier differnces to be productive. Some can do it for a period of time before burning out, some just can't the differences are just too great.

Of course it is a good thing if you can find a way to use your interest to be productive. But you should not go around making blanket statments pronouncing your wisdom applies to everyone. It can be counterproductive because it is going to make some who can't or who will have a lot of setbacks on the way feel even more depressed and frustrated. Better to say try and find a special interest that is productive or if the special interest is not productive to find a way to transfer your skills to something that is still enjoyable and is productive.


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13 Jun 2016, 1:39 am

KDS wrote:
AUTISM. I wouldn't considered to be different even though I feel like that sometimes since I myself am someone with autism too! I would consider it not a disability but rather as a learning difference. I know exactly what the struggles are like these days for people affected with this difference in the mind. But let me tell you guys something: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

In fact instead of playing video games all day long (Unless you're a video game designer), why not do something productive just like I'm doing? All of us together can be the ones to make a difference once and for all not only for people with the difference but for ANYONE. We together can be the ones, even for myself, to shape how the future unfolds!

Just some words of wisdom I wanted to put out there for everyone to see. If you were inspired by this, feel free to say something to me! Comments are always welcomed!

I might say categorizing it as a learning difference is a bit ... understated, to put it mildly.
I like the idealism in your statement, and the congenial tone that you struck up; however, it bespeaks a minor myopia of experience: not all autism looks or is the same sort of way.
You might benefit from learning more about other autistic experiences outside of your own (as already mentioned).
It is nice to be encouraging though~ :D which is what I believe you were going for.