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This is a special person in my life. His favorite color is green. His favorite sport is soccer, and his favorite music is found on the Guitar Hero games. Like a lot of kids, he goes to school, and his favorite subject is reading. He loves swimming, computer games, and eating. He likes to dress up as Spider Man for Halloween, and wishes he could be Spider Man in real life. He has his own likes, dislikes, talents, and quirks. He breathes air, his heart beats, his mind thinks, and he has feelings. Oh yeah, by the way, he has autism, but really heβs just another human like you and me, and loves to be treated as one."If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away." - Henry David Thoreau
Faves, features, comments, and watches are always welcome and extremely appreciated. Thank you for any support in advance (although I will try to thank you personally, sometimes life gets in the way)! If you use this picture, please send a link!
Update: To answer a frequent question I'm seeing: Yes, I am sharing with him his feedback, and no, he didn't technically write the text himself, but he did to the best of his ability, so he deserves the credit. In my opinion, yes he wrote it and deserves the credit because he did his very best and that's all anyone can do.
Β©2010 - nothingbuteverything
We have also decided to enable this as a print, mug, magnet, and postcard, and 100% of the profits will go to a wonderful organization that runs a program for people with disabilities that is close to our hearts: Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me [link] If you can, help us help them!
**Life will be very busy soon during summer months, so bear with me as far as responses go, please
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Comments: 3471
whovianfangirl23 In reply to ??? [2017-08-05 09:15:26 +0000 UTC]
I feelya kid im autistic too and it makes me feel like im not humanΒ
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whovianfangirl23 In reply to ??? [2017-08-04 20:44:00 +0000 UTC]
I feel ya kid the people in my life dont know i have autism i dont tell people becuase i dont want thier pity
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Pete-Puma In reply to ??? [2017-05-04 03:54:27 +0000 UTC]
Awesome. I am a special needs school bus driver and love what I do...rather hang with my special peeps than most others...theyre the best.
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robertodespero In reply to Pete-Puma [2021-03-27 20:48:10 +0000 UTC]
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ThroughYourEyes19 [2016-10-01 23:11:15 +0000 UTC]
He's so sweet! <3. I love it! So beautiful.
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BrutusStark [2015-12-14 20:27:15 +0000 UTC]
It's about time that someone appreciated us for how we are. They talk of tolerance towards behaviors but discriminate against others for how they were born and excuse the behaviors they tolerate by saying that it is how they were born. I'm so glad that you appreciate the autistic people as humans.
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Mstien In reply to ??? [2015-11-23 22:16:42 +0000 UTC]
Most the people I know including me have autism. We are still people to and so is this kid. People who bully others for having austism are losers with no lives
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hanahelper23 In reply to ??? [2015-11-15 19:19:06 +0000 UTC]
why cant I just have a shirt that says that SO WHAT IF I'M AUTISTIC that doesn't mean I'm a sickness to be fixed, LET ME BE HOW I AM.
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firefox0301 In reply to ErminDedic [2015-11-02 20:12:24 +0000 UTC]
Doesn't matter if he looks it. He's still human like the rest of us. Hell i have autism too but don't look it. Unless I told you or you knew what to look for you wouldn't even be able to tell. Just because he looks it doesn't mean you should think less of him.
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pudsey99 In reply to ??? [2015-09-27 09:51:43 +0000 UTC]
Now this is great! I see that you care too! Spread the word, guys!
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DeathRoe In reply to ??? [2015-08-27 15:22:39 +0000 UTC]
This is so sweet of you to do!
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butterNEBULA In reply to ??? [2015-08-25 22:22:22 +0000 UTC]
I never actually notice the difference if someone has Mental disabilities, Physical disabilities, or something else.
oh meh geash! Green is my favorite colour too! And Soccer is my favorite sport! 030 And I love Spiderman! And I love computer games!^^
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InsanelyCute In reply to ??? [2015-08-19 15:17:54 +0000 UTC]
He looks like a happy little man!
BTW: his shirt makes me think more about Green Lantern or Arrow than SpideyΒ Β Β Β +Β Β
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Kyruto-Chan In reply to ??? [2015-06-18 00:49:06 +0000 UTC]
He's still a human, just like everyone else
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Sayenith In reply to ??? [2015-04-25 01:00:23 +0000 UTC]
I know this is an older pic, came across it while poking about. Two thumbs up!
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Mew-Suika In reply to ??? [2014-06-10 05:14:51 +0000 UTC]
I always smile when I see this pop up in my favourites
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Fire-Miracle In reply to ??? [2014-05-14 20:22:51 +0000 UTC]
I have autism too but i don't complain, im proud!
So many kids with autism are very special beings who need bigger love most of all ^^
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DareBeRosita In reply to ??? [2014-05-09 06:29:39 +0000 UTC]
Oh my gosh, yes! My brother is autistic, so with this I have alot to relate too!
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AmyKPhotos In reply to ??? [2013-12-15 12:11:41 +0000 UTC]
Awesome and has a great message! Wonderful capture.
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Flutterby3000 In reply to ??? [2013-10-08 11:16:47 +0000 UTC]
Shit, it looks like my entire family has autism. my dads aspie, i'm borderline aspie,Β my little bro's aspie and my dad isΒ convinced my mom's aspie. and the "professionals" don't know shit. People tend to judge books by covers and unfortunately with autism (especially asperger's), instead of seeing someone "abnormal", they see someone completely fine and when you can't handle something they don't get it and push u away because they can't understand.
Stay strong
Don't let people tell u you can't do shit cus you're autistic, cus u CAN!
And forgive ignorance, unfortunately the majority of the "normal" population seem to suffer from it.
xox <3 <3 <3 xox
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Earthen-Arts In reply to Flutterby3000 [2015-07-28 20:48:00 +0000 UTC]
I have aspergers myself. I personally love art like this.
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Flutterby3000 In reply to Earthen-Arts [2015-08-11 20:40:38 +0000 UTC]
me too, for both counts artΒ in any form is awesome.... Β
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SpiderTrekfan616 In reply to ??? [2013-06-02 22:11:54 +0000 UTC]
I agree, I'm on the Autistic Spectrum and know that living with it can be hard at times.
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raven-girl14 In reply to ??? [2013-05-14 22:36:14 +0000 UTC]
Yeah! They deserve to be treated like humans!
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RuntOfTheLitter In reply to ??? [2013-05-13 06:58:29 +0000 UTC]
Excellent thoughts, words and work.
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freerainbowchildren In reply to ??? [2012-12-22 23:19:24 +0000 UTC]
i have the same thing!
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xXxshadowsneakxXx In reply to ??? [2012-12-15 10:04:56 +0000 UTC]
woot! I have autism but i don't allow it to get in the way of daily activitys! Thanks for sharing this with us. I also want to be something, either a Spartan or a dragon X3. And it would be awesome to be spider man!
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hikaru-nara-kheel In reply to ??? [2012-12-08 05:32:26 +0000 UTC]
i love how he is wearing his favorite colour, i think it just makes this picture even cuter. good job.
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SmartfoxTails In reply to ??? [2012-12-04 20:31:04 +0000 UTC]
I have mild autism, specifically Aspergers disorder
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SilverCelestt777 [2012-12-02 23:50:52 +0000 UTC]
Yeah...I get made fun of and called a crybaby, but they have no idea what sensory overload feels like...
awesome photo ^^
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animeluvr999721 In reply to ??? [2012-11-24 17:53:45 +0000 UTC]
I love this. My older brother is autistic, and though he is a lot better now than when he was younger, he still sometimes has problems in public, especially in large crowds. I love my brother, and there's nothing I wouldn't do to help him! I just makes me so mad when I hear people say that autistic kids just need to stop acting that way for attention or whatever. And then there's the opposite extreme, where people think that cause someone is autistic, they're not human or something. I wish more people would realize that just because you are born with a condition, does not mean that you are any better or lesser than people born without that condition.
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RachbakN In reply to ??? [2012-11-09 21:38:33 +0000 UTC]
I felt the same way he did. But I'm glad that you are his friend.
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izzyizz303 In reply to ??? [2012-09-30 14:11:17 +0000 UTC]
Just like I'm ADHD. People make fun of me but, hey, they don't know what it's like to not be able to learn. They don't know what it's like to be me.
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uberfrill14 In reply to ??? [2012-09-27 15:05:02 +0000 UTC]
This is so wonderful. My older sister has autism AND mental retardation. When I saw this photo, I learned that my family is probably not the only one who stands up for autistics. Very well done with the photo.
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VeganAspergiangurl In reply to ??? [2012-09-15 21:39:21 +0000 UTC]
I have it too! AUTISM PRIDE FOREVER!
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Trixie-Rocks In reply to ??? [2012-09-15 08:00:09 +0000 UTC]
I think this picture is absolutely wonderful! I have an uncle with autism and this picture really hit home. You are completely right. "He breaths air, his heart beats, his mind thinks and he has feelings." I couldn't have said it better myself. I wish that everyone could see the world as you do.
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WhiteTiger1998 [2012-08-28 16:25:28 +0000 UTC]
My friend Sarah has autism... She used to play soccer with me, but stopped in 7th grade.
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Nancyxxx [2012-08-27 18:14:37 +0000 UTC]
My 4-year old daughter has autism.
Thanks for making this pic and share it with us
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Steampoweredche In reply to ??? [2012-08-25 20:01:23 +0000 UTC]
I know i commented on it once, but for me having Autism, it uniqe for me and it makes me who i am as a human. the one thing that makes me uniqe is my love of art,at first, i was shy because of my autism, now, i am 17 almost 18 and trying to become a better artist in this world and making full contact with other artists on this site and on tumblr. I am proud of my autism and that boy will be proud of it too no matter what.
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