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Working Towards What You Want

Have you ever reached a point in your life or two, that you feel like that you're not really getting anywhere? Well, sometimes I feel that way. I make goals in life and yet I feel that I hadn't really accomplished anything. But just because you hadn't done much now, doesn't mean that it'll ever happen. Sometimes things that you want in life can take time and effort on your part. I'm still planning to be a writer, but I have to make the effort to write. I still want to drive, but I have to get over fear and distrust to do so. I also hope to be married, but I also have to gain the courage to ask girls out on dates. Everything I want in life is within my grasp but I have to reach for them.

Even if your autistic, Aspergers, or anywhere in the spectrum, you can reach the goals you have. But you still have to work for it. And there are many resources that can help you do that. Like family, friends, teachers, and mentors. So how do you work toward you goals? Here are some ideas that might give a helping hand.

1. Make a plan: Going through life without some direction, is like going out to sea without a compass or a map. So when you come up with your goals, make a plan on how you can achieve your goal.

2. Find a mentor: In every successful person's life, there is a mentor who guided and trained him. When you figure out your career path, find someone who can give the pointers that help you out. And in the end your mentor can become a college and most trusted friend.

3. Choosing to act: Just because you might be born with autism, doesn't mean that you can't choose to act for yourself and find a career that best suits you. If want to be someone successful, then you have to choose to be so and work for it.

Hopefully these can help you out and if you have any questions or what to what else can help, please comment below.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher

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Different Personalities

Hey Readers,

I like to apologize for not posting in a while. I was working as a field staff for the summer and I would work out in the field for two weeks. And when I was on break I would work as a transporter and work for pretty much all day. When I was working as a field staff, I would work with the spectrum group of boys. It was hard working with them because of their constant arguing, fighting, and complaining. That's expected cause they're teenagers, but there was more to that. They each were different from each other. In age, trait, personality, and why they were sent to the program. They do get along with each other, some more than others, but it can be tough to suddenly be put in a group where people have different way of thinking and doing things. But once they start to see the bigger picture they, little by little, started to work better together. I'm grateful to be there and to help these guys as they were making their journey to much better futures.

Each of us has different personalities and ways of thinking. Sometimes we get placed to a situation where we have to work with others and accomplish a task, goal, or build a relationship. People with autism may think and act differently, but they can still work with others in a way that be suits them. It's up to us to see how we can work with that. It might be weird and frustrating at first, but once you get to know them and recognize their strengths you can do wonders with them in almost any given situation.

Thank you for your time 

Tay Gallagher

Feel free to comment below if have any questions or anything you want me to talk about in regards to autism.  

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Being An Inspiration

This is David Militello, and he has a talent to share.

Now that was a while ago.  This is him now.

                                         

David is an inspiration to all, both autistic and not. From not talking till he was three to sharing his musical talent. It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of crowds and share a talent. And he, with the help of his loving parents, showed that courage and became a great inspiration to those who heard him. In a few ways I can relate. I didn't talk till I was seven. All that came out of my mouth was just gibberish. But with the help of speech therapy, standing in front of crowds, and talking to people I can talk normally. And as I talk, people for some reason find inspiration through me and the words I say or try to say. Inspiration does come from you. You may not see it now or you do see it, but people do appreciate that you are giving people courage and hope for a brighter future and the determination to keep moving forward. So don't give up on yourself and continue being you. Because you are a walking inspiration.

Thank you for you time

Tay Gallagher

To see more of David, go to Youtube and type in David Militello and it should show videos of his performances.

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An Apple A Day

Have you ever at anytime worried that you might get cancer? Well let me tell you, it's nothing to worry about. In the recent research by the University of Iowa, patients with autism have cancer-related gene mutations but have a low risk of getting cancer. Though not entirely new, Dr. Benjamin Darbro, head of the study, believes that the research team was able to dig deeper and learned more about this unique link between cancer and autism. From looking at other studies about it, they found that autistic people have genes that are rare and rich variants in their genes that can cause cancer. But the intriguing part is that autism was linked to 94 percent lower cancer risk in children. Autistic kids, fourteen and under, seemed to be protected from cancer. Though not protected from other types of medical conditions, they have a genetic architecture that gives them the interesting protection. There may be a possibility to have a way to treat both autism and cancer. It just takes more research and testing.

Now this study gives some reassurance, it doesn't give an excuse to risk your health. Eating properly and exercise help prevent diseases and live a much longer life. I've been guilty of not living healthy but I'm striving to. For example, I would normally eat a apple for breakfast. a salad for lunch, and something for dinner and would go work out whenever I get the chance. So I'm literally taking an apple a day to keep the doctor away. But it's always good to go to the doctor to check how healthy you are. Whether autistic or not, make sure you take care of yourself physically and mentally. I suggest you talk to a nutritionalist about what kind of diet you should go for and make the choice whether to follow it or not. Also as you choose to follow the diet, you got a great support system in the form of family and good friends.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher

For more info about the study go to http://www.inquisitr.com/3005714/autism-and-cancer-link-study-discovers-autistic-patients-have-more-cancer-genes-but-lower-risk/

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What People Say About You

Have you ever wondered what people are saying about you without you around? Do they say kind things or do they only point out your flaws? I sometimes felt that way. There was even one time when I was giving a testimony and then I felt that people think I'm a joke. I felt my testimony was poorly executed and it was bad. But after letting myself have a not so great moment of feeling emotion, I came to the conclusion that it's okay. In the church I go to, it doesn't matter how you say your testimony, what matters is that you got up and said it. I also know that the people I know are good and they're friends.

Sometimes autistic people are aware of what people say about them without them knowing. They may have a disability but they're not stupid. They do understand and if they're sensitive or choose to be sensitive they'll have hurt feelings hurt by the words you say. If you don't want to be the jerk that causes them emotional pain, I suggest you get to know them before you make any judgement call. For the autistic, I know it's hard not to think that people are talking about you. But one thing to understand is that people can be jerks but they can also be friends who only think highly of you. If you choose see yourself in a negative way then you'll think that people see you in a negative way. But if you see yourself in a positive way than you'll think that people do think about you in a positive way. So be positive and don't let the words (said and unsaid) of people get you down.

Sincerely
Tay Gallagher