Between Spectrums

A. U. T. I. S. M.

People have different definitions to what autism really is. For scientists who study it, it's a learning disability. For teachers, it's something that most special kids have. For bullies, it's retards who are easy targets, For parents, it's blessings in disguise. For others who don't quite understand, it's an easy way to avoid work or trouble. There's no definite answer to it, but it's how we each view it as. For me it's something that can be appreciated but doesn't have to define me as an individual. Autism may have flaws to it but it has great traits too. There are plenty of reasons of why autism is awesome. But just to name a few, I would like to put it like this.

A - Adventure: Being autistic or being someone with autism can be an adventure itself. Those who are outgoing can be pretty fun people to be around as they make things cool. Some may be introverted at first but once they get to know you and consider you a friend they can be some of the most coolest people to be around with. One of the ways to describe autism is saying that it's like having adventures in your mind. When it comes to imagination, they are kings and queens of it. Some even become writers.

U - Unique: There's just something about autistic people and their unique personality that makes you to want to wonder and want to ask questions. And the only to do that is to ask them. Some may be nervous to talk about themselves cause they fear that some of their interests may not be appealing. But if you really show interest in getting to know them, then they shouldn't have anything to worry about. 

T - Talent: Whether it be in arts, science, history, math, or anything that interests them. They show great talent that is incredible. Some might be prodigies or might have learned it from an early age. Either way they are extremely talented people.

I - Intelligence: Despite being called a learning disability, people with autism are pretty intelligent. Some even smarter than regular people. The movie "Rain Man" is about an autistic person who may not considered normal but is very smart, Ask him what happened on any date or any math problem and he was able to answer it. Having a learning disability does not mean that you can't learn. One doesn't know the limits to his intelligence till he tries to expand his views and mind.

S - Smiles: Sometimes a smile from anyone can brighten up a day. An autistic person who doesn't get angry a lot and sees things in a positive way can have a smile that lasts for a while.

M - Mystery: Autism is one of the many thing that we don't quite understand. Some can be autistic, some can be aspergers, or somewhere in the spectrum. And if are curious to know how it all works, I suggest you study it to uncover the mystery.

So when ever you wonder about autism, think about A. U. T. I. S. M. or where ever you can find out more.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher