Autism

[ravenpan]

The band Five for Fighting is generously donating $0.40 to Autism Speaks each time THIS VIDEO is viewed. The funds raised will go towards research studies to help find a cure for autism. When you have a moment, please watch this informative clip, featuring touching photos of a beloved daughter and her family

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[ravenpan]

hon, it's nto a cure for a personality,it's helping someone who isn't able to communicate, learn to be able to communicate, thus lowering their frustration at not being able to get their point across.

[ravenpan]

Exactly. Because it's a neurological thing, while some can be 'cured', this is something that can't. And to be honest, I wouldn't change my daughter for the world, it gives her such a unique view on life, and she's *happy*. But what she, and kids who've got it worse, go through in trying to *communicate* is really difficult. She's getting better, she's five now, but she's got the communication skills of a not quite three year old. There are simple concepts she just can't wrap her brain around (but then a lot of them are the same ones I've had trouble with). What this, the society and the video and things, is for, is to raise awareness of just what autism is, so that people who don't have it can learn to be patient and understanding of what these kids (and adults) go through - while trying to raise money to make it so that kids can get the help they get, early enough that it'll make a difference. So that they can communicate, be it by sign or speech, what it is that's making them angry, or frustrated, or happy. :)

[ravenpan]

I know exactly what you mean, I'm the same way - but the thought that my daughter might have a little easier time of it than I did, is enough for me to want to do everything I can for her. Yeah, I LOVED being on the outside. I never played with other kids, I usually watched - because when I was made to play with them, there was the whole bullying factor because I "Just didn't get it". (this is an ongoing issue with my family, *lesigh*) Because they didn't know what it was when we were kids, you and I, we just had to learn to cope the hard way. The thought there might be an easier one, especially for those who have an even harder time of it. all the myriad shrinks I was thrust upon (including at school, I got a lot of insight into this reading old notes home from the teacher this holiday - realising that my daughter actually, in some ways, has it a lot easier than I did, and being thankful for it. if I can manage in today's world (granted, I don't do so very well if I've not got my husband to prtoect me) then there's no reason