Still?

People just don't get it. Even when you tell them in plain English, you know they understand and they claim to - they don't. There's evidence all the time.

My sister said, "You can't make people be something they're not." What a terrific statement! Why can't all people see this clearly? Why do people continually expect others who are autistic to suddenly behave normally when they would like them to - just because there are episodes when they get close or aren't perceived to be 'as autistic.' What does that even mean?

I see it almost every day and it breaks my heart. Just because my son speaks IT and can have what seems to be a very normal discussion and interchange of ideas about computers, software and all the components of this field doesn't mean that he'll be able to stop displaying, hiding or acting out his emotional condition or response to stimuli in a way that's equally as conventional because you've had a bad day and don't have the patience or energy to analyze his. Emotionally, he'll need help and understanding again and again and again - until you honestly believe you're going to cry and then another 100 times after that point - and then more still.

You can't punish the Asperger's out of them. You can't ground them until they decide not to act like they're Autistic. Why can't they see how stupid and arrogant this sounds? I'm not suggesting that those with ASDs cannot grow, mature and learn. Not in the slightest. What I am suggesting is that those who spend time around those with ASDs do.

People don't change so why do we expect those who are autistic might? Being around an autistic person means you can't be selfish. Oh - that's called 'respect.' Here's a new term to apply to those with Autism! Hmmm . . . . why do some people automatically remove the terms compassion, respect and acceptance from their relationships they have with kids and adults with Autism? I just can't stand that!