When you stop to think about it, there really is not much that separates those who have autism from those who do not. It comes down to being human first, and the rest should not matter when it comes to how we should treat people. Having autism should not discount a person from living life to the fullest, and who are we to stand in the way of that? I am a firm believer in the good human mantra of being kind and doing good in the world. It should not be a hard concept to grasp, but too often, I am seeing people struggle in this area of life. I love the image created by the comparisons made between the reality of life with autism versus what outsiders see. It is powerful to see and know the difference. Beautiful. It is not always what we think beauty should be. A twinkle in an eye or a smile that brightens the room means more than outward appearance. Those are two things that should never be degraded or taken away from someone. Real beauty comes from within a person and shows through the portals of the eyes and smile. Challenged. Life is not easy with autism or any other disability (I use that term loosely). They meet obstacles just like you and me, and they may have to tackle it differently, but that should not take anything away from the triumph. We all face the hardships of life whether we like it or not, but in no way is someone at a disadvantage just because they treat the world differently. Overwhelmed. Routines and consistency are two things we all like to strive for, but for those who have autism, this is a necessity. I hate straying from my daily routines and comforts, but this could be a detriment to the flow of the day for our friends with autism. The slightest shift from what they are used to can trigger a downhill ride for the day. So, while they struggle to go with the flow, we can, and we should if it makes someone’s day go a little smoother. Choice. No one opts to have autism. It just happens. While some choice in the matter is nonexistent, there is a choice to be made about how a person deals with it and how we respond to the needs of someone who has autism. This is the point when we should do whatever we can to make life easier for them by having accepting perspectives. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2018
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