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Autistic Pride Day

Autism is not a disease that can be cured. It is not something to be ashamed of. It is something to celebrate. As Dr Tony Attwood said it is a difference not a defect. We see the world differently and think differently due to how our brains work.

People with autism have contributed so much to society without which it would not be what it is today. Just think about

Nicola Tesla – AC electricity

Bill Gates – Microsoft

Alan Turing – code breaker in Ww2

Steve Jobs – home computers, fonts, mobile phones

Temple Grandin – cattle expert

Sir Anthony Hopkins – actor

Gary Numan – singer

Daryll Hannah – actress

All people with autism, or significant autistic traits. Just think, tonight you could be sitting at home, in the dark, no electricity, mobile phones and missing out on some wonderful entertainment.

Celebrate the diversity of everyone in the world, especially autistic people today.

#Autism #ASD #asperger #Autistic #AutistiPrideDay #disability #aspergers #AutisticSpectrum

Jo Farmer – The Autistic Mouse

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4 responses to “Autistic Pride Day”

  1. cheriewhite Avatar
    cheriewhite

    Awesome post, Jo! As a survivor of bullying and advocate for bullied people, I know people on the spectrum and I’m appalled at the way they’re treated because people claim they don’t understand them. It’s not an excuse. Know that I’m proud of you for spreading awareness of ASD. Keep it up and maybe one day, people will have a better understanding of it and won’t judge so harshly!

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    1. jofarmer Avatar
      jofarmer

      Thanks for your wonderful response. I was bullied at school and work, and lost work to asd. You really have encouraged me. We have a lot to offer when we are understood.

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        cheriewhite

        Yes we do! Feel free to follow my blog. I talk about bullying, what makes bullies bully and what you can do to defend and bully-proof yourself.

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    Autism Candles

    Reblogged this on Autism Candles.

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