On the outside, I may look like a normal 13 (almost 14!) year old girl. I do normal things like listen to music and play sports. But on the inside, it's way more complex. Autism affects everyone in a different way, for me it makes it hard to be in social situations and I have a hard time carrying conversations. It also makes situations hard for me to understand like if someone is being sarcastic or if someone is actually being real. As I said, it affects everyone differently.
Google's definition of Autism is: "a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior." This is a little harsh but honestly, it pretty much covers it.
For most people, if they have autism, they can't really talk and they need special assistance from teachers and adults. But for me, my autism is hidden, like you couldn't tell I had it if you looked at me. And at my school, I would be one of the last people who someone would think would have autism. For me, it's great because honestly, I don't want to be known as the 'girl with autism.'
But it's also hard.
Because to people, I come across as weird and annoying, but they don't understand. I want people to understand why I am the way I am. But it's not like I'm going to parade around the school and yell "I HAVE AUTISM!!!"
Only my close family and friends know and they still love and appreciate me. I want people with disabilities to feel like they have someone that understands. Because I understand. Sometimes it feels like nobody understands me and that's a hard feeling to live with but I know there are other people in the world like me. I just have yet to meet them.
I want people to feel like they belong in this world even if they have a disability like me. And as you can probably tell I'm not letting my autism hold me back.
If you want me to write more about my experience with autism leave a comment or add a like/love.
Thanks for taking the time to read, I really, really really appreciate it.
Google's definition of Autism is: "a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior." This is a little harsh but honestly, it pretty much covers it.
For most people, if they have autism, they can't really talk and they need special assistance from teachers and adults. But for me, my autism is hidden, like you couldn't tell I had it if you looked at me. And at my school, I would be one of the last people who someone would think would have autism. For me, it's great because honestly, I don't want to be known as the 'girl with autism.'
But it's also hard.
Because to people, I come across as weird and annoying, but they don't understand. I want people to understand why I am the way I am. But it's not like I'm going to parade around the school and yell "I HAVE AUTISM!!!"
Only my close family and friends know and they still love and appreciate me. I want people with disabilities to feel like they have someone that understands. Because I understand. Sometimes it feels like nobody understands me and that's a hard feeling to live with but I know there are other people in the world like me. I just have yet to meet them.
I want people to feel like they belong in this world even if they have a disability like me. And as you can probably tell I'm not letting my autism hold me back.
If you want me to write more about my experience with autism leave a comment or add a like/love.
Thanks for taking the time to read, I really, really really appreciate it.
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The Lone Cat
Apr 09, 2021
Thank you, Penelope, for sharing your words and encouraging all. Your courageous attitude is very inspiring.