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.Still Human.
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Published: 2010-05-24 00:22:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 131579; Favourites: 7383; Downloads: 0
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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
you are NOT authorized to use this work unless I have given you my explicit (online) permission (contact me in any way on here, and I will reply to you, either agreeing or declining). THIS IS NOT STOCK. All rights reserved. Features are most welcome, and if you link it to another site, you MUST give credit to this account. If you use it without my permission, you are not only stealing from me, but are also stealing from him, and that's just cruel. Sorry for the watermark and small view size, it will not be that way on the prints, but I have received word that the picture has already been stolen on another site and am taking no chances.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
aw, thank you
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I know someone who has Autism, and she's probably one of the funniest people I know. We would carpool together, and she was just great.
So, I believe that words we invent to categorize differences don't really mean a thing, a person is a person.
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as somebody with Aspergers (or autism spectrum disorder as they're calling it now and days) I was touched by this. I'm so used to people saying how I need a "cure" because what I have is a "disease". Is it really so wrong in our society to be different? It must be if they're trying to "fix" i.e. change a part of me.
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This is a beautiful photo with a beautiful little boy! I am so glad yo put this up because I know many people who remain ignorant abotu people with disabilities. The message here is stong and very well presented. Please tell your little brother for me that he should be very proud of himself he did a fantastic job!
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This photo is amazing and very true :] and I agree with paintbro1, this would make an great billboard.
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Oh, and the title is especially powerful. Great work.
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I totally respect this! I have a cousin with autism. I love that you are helping to put a positive light on autistic children.
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awesome picture! i wish more people would treat every autistic person like a normal human being!
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i love it i have a from of autism myself
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Awesome pic!
~.~.~
To your bro:
Best of luck!
I have a touch of Aspergers myself, so I do understand to some degree what it's like to live with it.
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A person that I'm close to has autism. I love the picture. Respect for all, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation or history!
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I wish I had the money to make this into a billboard.
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Two of my cousins have autism.
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My bro has autism.
And he loves that kind of stuff too.
This is such a good picture because its true. My Brother always complains how other people treat him different because of his autism. But in our house we try not to and he absolutely loves it.
Such a good picture
And he is absolutely adorable
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This picture is awesome and the words are perfect! and he is such a cutie. My nephew has Autism and I know how smart he is I just wish other people would give him a chance so they can see that too. Thanks so much for this picture it is really a great message for everyone I believe.
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this made my day <3
congrats on DD!!
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This picture has a message in it. Great job!
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My brother has autism to, and I swear that he is an evil master mind! But I hate it when people look at him and think little of him because of his autism, because when it comes down to it he is probably smarter then them.=]
p.s. your brother is sooooo cute!
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He's really cute. And you're right, he is a person like me and you (:
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Great photo!! My bestfriends son is autistic. They will love your photo. Thanks.
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This actually means a lot to me as well, I also have autism. It's relatively mild, and I am able to function well. And while we may be different, we are still people. Thank you for doing this, it means so much to me. <3
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It's a good message, but personally, I just don't quite understand autism. x.x I've done search after search after search for whatever I could find to explain autism, but the best I'm getting could be reduced to one word: shy. According to the definitions of autism, I was autistic when I was younger, as are a few of my friends in certain situations. The most autistic person I know is a friend of my brother's, and I know he really does have something slowing him down. He's smart, no doubt, and I know he has things running through his mind, but his thoughts are just slow to present himself. He isn't good at talking to others on his own until he's spent some time with another person, and then he's as social and friendly as anyone.
I'm not trying to downplay anyone diagnosed with autism, but as the message that you pass reads, I see them as normal people who are just a bit shy. Help me out if I'm wrong. 
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Nope, not shy, not all people with autism are shy. Although, redicule and frustration may lead a person with autism to become shy. Shyness is a response to awkward social situations, not a personality trait. All humans had felt shy at one point or other, it's just some are more socially awkward than others. They're not necessarily autistic.
Think of a telly. The sound is good, the picture is clear, because the circuits work properly. When the circuits don't work properly, you get fuzzy pictures and static. Sometimes the static screams, sometimes it's silent. Either way, it can drive us barmy. Someone with autism have circuits that don't work properly all the time. Sometimes it's the reception circuits. Sometimes the circuits responsible for responses, sometimes both. Function of circuits and number of circuits affected, and how often and how severe, manifest themselves into the behviours.
Sorry for the long-winded response.
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Thank you for the response, but I'm now thinking that what you've described is a degree of ADD.
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I dunno, I don't have ADD. I thought that was an inability to concentrate much, an inability to shut out irrelivant noises, emphasise and stay still. The two conditions overlap in some of their manifestations, I think.
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Those "static" thoughts you described are rather characteristic of losing one's attention to a given task. Maybe it's just me, but I think that the country is heavily freaking out about things that don't need people to freak out. x.x
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I think the diff is that normal people can focus when they want, while for people with ADD, it's a huge struggle. It's like a bike chain that keeps falling off no matter how you adjust it; you stop and start like a bus with a bad engine. Again, I could be wrong, I dunno anybody with ADD.
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Beautifull. One of my best friend's borther has autism too, and he's really ncie
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I, too, have a brother with disablities. He has severe ADHD and mild autism as well as Mental Growth delay, in summary he has the mind of a child with some weird habits. He is 16 years old.
He is special.
He has a girlfriend.
I can totally understand
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Awesome!
Great picture. and of cource, cute lovely boy!
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This photo just touched me. . . I have read many things about autism and it's always bringing tears to my eyes. It's so important to give love and attention to that person. I love your little brother. Hug him from me! 
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Recently I've realized how many people have autism. My brother is one of them. I feel myself in awe that you care so much and it makes me think that I should care more.
In any case, this is a great picture with an awesome message.
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This kid knows how to live. The only way there can be world peace is if we are tolerant of everyone. Having any form of Autism is not easy. I have Asperger's Syndrome and I went my entire childhood undiagnosed
Always be proud of who you are, never be afraid of being yourself.
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this lit up my whole day. who is this boy to u? hes quite adorable!
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Hi, you've been featured here: [link]
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thank you soo much!
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I want to hug him! He is so cute!
We have similar glasses. ^ ^
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Aw, he' a cute little guy! I'm a sucker for little kids. 
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This is so touching and wonderful. And I agree with those who say he's adorable.
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This is so sweet, <3 My little brother has Autism, I love him with all my heart!!!!!!!!!
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Oops, forgot the link. 
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