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01 Jan 2012, 5:32 pm

Hey! I wanted to share this with my friends on WP. This is a guest post I wrote the other day for Forbes Magazine. It is called "The Good it Also Brought Me: Growing Up With Undiagnosed Autism."

Hope you guys enjoy it...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalto ... ed-autism/

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01 Jan 2012, 5:59 pm

Wow, you sure had it rough. Beautifully written, Tam Man.

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01 Jan 2012, 6:22 pm

Awesome, I will read it shortly

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01 Jan 2012, 7:13 pm

Very, very good! Thank you!

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03 Jan 2012, 11:52 pm

Sparx wrote:

Wow, you sure had it rough. Beautifully written, Tam Man.

Oh, you know, it could have been worse.

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04 Jan 2012, 12:03 am

Another great article, rock star...I mean Scotty.

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04 Jan 2012, 12:10 am

holy cow.... ! the luny bin! OMG... you poor thing! very nice writing though, I enjoyed it.... but I am so sorry you had to experience that and yet you retain your sense of humor.... and optimism... good for you! :wink: but........whew.... wow.

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04 Jan 2012, 1:14 am

A great piece of writing. Had me glued. Thanks!

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04 Jan 2012, 11:51 am

Many readers have asked me if this story was embellished much. Actually, it was toned down quite a bit. I didn't feel it was necessary to include every disturbing detail.

I realize it may be a bit shocking even as it is, but I truly feel that it is important to present an accurate picture of the devastation that can result when autistics like me fall through the cracks and are not given proper access to services, support, and understanding.

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04 Jan 2012, 12:39 pm

Tambourine-Man wrote:

......present an accurate picture of the devastation that can result when autistics like me fall through the cracks and are not given proper access to services, support, and understanding.

Always the poster boy for medications, autism counselling and Autism Speaks......

So when we are doped up to the eyeballs, watching Autistic Superstars and Beauty and the Geek on TV, paying $$$$$$$$$$$ for meds and therapy

we have got the understandings?

I think I understand

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04 Jan 2012, 12:47 pm

Surfman wrote:

Tambourine-Man wrote:

......present an accurate picture of the devastation that can result when autistics like me fall through the cracks and are not given proper access to services, support, and understanding.

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you are talking about. The Forbes piece does not endorse medication, counseling, or Autism Speaks. I endorse and oppose all those things, depending on the situation.

Perhaps you could clarify what you are getting at here. Either that or you should reread the article.

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04 Jan 2012, 2:26 pm

Tambourine-Man wrote:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2011/12/31/the-good-it-also-brought-me-growing-up-with-undiagnosed-autism/

"With each new piece of writing, it becomes apparent that John Scott Holman is the Jack Kerouac of the Autistic community", (KenG).

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04 Jan 2012, 6:31 pm

KenG wrote:

Tambourine-Man wrote:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2011/12/31/the-good-it-also-brought-me-growing-up-with-undiagnosed-autism/

"With each new piece of writing, it becomes apparent that John Scott Holman is the Jack Kerouac of the Autistic community", (KenG).

Wow! That is the BEST review I have EVER gotten! Thanks bud!