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.Still Human.
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Published: 2010-05-24 00:22:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 131606; 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
i guess it just smacks of exploitation to me, even if it is some form of self exploitation.
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Ah. Yeah, I can see that. For me it definitely skates a fine line on that kind of territory...
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I love the spirit this image portrays. That just because a person has any disability, it doesn't make them any less of a person. So what indeed. And adorable kid!
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This was sweet. 
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<3 Very lovely. *faves for a million*
A cousin of mine has autism. I really hate it if someone teases him in a bad way, or mocks him because of how he acts. They see him as abnormal. But hey, he's not. He's a living and breathing human being who has talents, likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams. He makes me laugh when I'm sad, and makes me look on things in a brightly different way. I love him for that.
This photo represents him so well. Thank you for sharing this. It warmed my heart. Everyone with autism is to be loved. <3 and the same goes to your deviation.
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This is absolutely adorable <3 I have a brother who is mildly autistic, and he can be so hilarious xDDD
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Beautiful.
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i know this is going to sound kinda creepy but give him a big hug for me(: my sister has autism and i really enjoy this photo
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One in about 100 kids are diagnosed with autism. My room mate's amazing little boy is one of them. And you are wholly right. He's still a kid and as such, should be accepted like any other. This picture is amazing.
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OMFG SO CUTE >W< I wanna hug him
Im glad to see that it doesn't matter what you look on the outside just matter who you are as a person Im always happy to see that in life, I pray for both of you and your families wellness and good things in your lives ^^~
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totally faving, as someone who is autistic himself x)
growing up was difficult but i have the best parents ever so i always got what i needed. people with autism always need loads of support and its TOTALLY worth it in the end for people like me to get it. this little guy in your photo is lucky to have you! x)
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I hope that you tell him, that I said that I wish there were more people like him on here. He's adorable and brave, and I hope that he is living a happy life, especially with an awesome sibling such as yourself to stick up for him <3 I love seeing kids being happy, especially those that are special. We call them special for a reason, because to those that care and understand, its those kids and adults that make up an important part of a family's lives and changes the lives of others. I love them. Thank you so much for sharing, it's a BEAUTIFUL picture and he's such a beautiful child. You're lucky <3 and the both of you deserve this DD
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I thing, you are a very beautiful person for make this amazing photo. Really, I'm sooooo happy when I see it. He is different, so what! Everybody is different!
Beautiful!
Cute!
^3^
P.D. Sorry, I don't speak quite well english... but I hope you understand that I love you picture *o*
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AWWEH SO CUTE! ~Suport autism.
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THIS IS SO TRUE GREAT CONCEPT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ya know I say the same thing every time I hear some one put a person with autism down or any form of special needs at that. They are people and all they want is to be treated like a human being. They are people they have feelings and have a beating heart and are not any different than you or me. Some times I have have to be so blunt and rude to get my point across to make those are are being mean and rude to shut up and listen and then they start to feel bad at their own words and what they have done.
I work at a riding center for the special needs and I LOVE every moment of it, personaly I think people with autism are so cool. I have learned more from them than I have learned from a school teacher.
I think this picture is sooo cute and is just plain awsomeness
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My brother is autistic, this pic boldly announces what every ignorant person needs to be told.
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i have aspergers, which is a type of autism, and thats what i think when people treat me differently from others
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I really love this picture. I am a Special Needs Teacher, and can relate to this very well.
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Every human deserves some love;
every human deserves a great big hug!
So please give him one from me
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A touching picture that sends a amazing message.
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this is great 
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I'm so proud of you both!~ You did a great job making this, the point is so clear! I've always had this thought racing in my mind but could never explain it so plainly and beautifully as this. Once again, wonderful job!~
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This is great. My Best Friend has Asperger's, and I love people like this. They are SO special, and they really are the best friends anyone could ask for. <3333
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I love this- I love the way you describe him & agree many tend to treat/look/feel different around them. That's one of the most saddening things on this planet, humans not treating those of their own kind equally because they're different- but aren't we all. That's what makes humanity unique, amazing & incomparable to any other thing that has ever been created.
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I hate it when people are mean to these poor kids
it's just not far for them since they can't defend them selves
lovely picture
epic message
and congrats on the DD
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Omigawsh, this has SUCH a great message. and i agree, the boy is SUPER CUTE!!!
This is great....
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As someone with a form of Autism and who works with kids with Autism, I think this picture rocks!
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This is so beautiful.
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I have to say one of the first things I noticed was he has really really big hands! Is that just the foreshortening, or does autism cause some physical things too?
Anyways, well deserved DD
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thank you so much! my brother actually does have large hands for his stature, and i believe it is caused by one of the other syndromes that he has other than autism.
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this is so cute! you must be a great big sister, to show the world how much you love your brother.
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Thank you so much for posting this. I absolutely love the message and the way you executed the concept. Great job! On a personal note, this means a lot to me too. Thanks again and congrats on the DD!
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way to go, i am so happy that someone has added a photo like this to deviantart
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My son is autistic. He's in my gallery. I love this photo. Good job.
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRADULTIONS ON THE DD DANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
You totally deserve it!!! Here's the best for you and your brother!!
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thank you sooooooooo much!!!
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This. Is. Amazing. Seriously, my cousin has autism and this is just so, so moving. This is beautiful and completely true. Thank you!
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Here's something to make you think - I have autism. My IQ is ten points above "genius" and it has allowed me to create both colorful literature and art. A lot of people treat me like trash without knowing me because of it, But the friends I make are the most wonderful people in the world because it lets me know how to choose the best. Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to shy away from the people moaning in wheelchairs, or sidestepping and holding the hands of a neurotypical. I support the movement for equal, but still beneficial treatment of those unable to communicate completely. I just hope this gave you an idea of what some of us have in store for the world if you let us.
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thanks
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Yes, I understand. It was really an "all-directed" message, just something that opens up that locked box in everyone.
Each individual should indeed be treated as a human.
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