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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
nothingbuteverything In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 03:58:19 +0000 UTC]
yeah thanks for adding another good point to make, i know that some people are actually reading each comment on there (much like myself), so i'm sure that it will be well taken
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Opheii In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 02:16:14 +0000 UTC]
My younger brother has autism I really enjoy this.
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TheFlyestNerd In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 02:11:30 +0000 UTC]
I love it! My best friends nephew is autistic. He is 8 and damn well near as intelligent as I! lol and he is extremely artistic. He will have a bright future.
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lauralou2374 In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 02:09:43 +0000 UTC]
This makes me smile! He is amazing and thank you for bringing attention to something that is often overlooked and avoided.
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DJNERD In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 02:06:25 +0000 UTC]
I have autism too, only I am an Aspie. I have a habit of responding to questions in an overly complicated way, and give information that is not wanted, needed, nor giving what was asked for.
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hyd856 In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:57:23 +0000 UTC]
I love this! Say hi to your brother from everyone!
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TasteTheRainbowXD In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:56:09 +0000 UTC]
You're a wonderful person.
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kikimmkay [2010-05-27 01:56:05 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE this photo, and the message behind it. <3
Plus that kid is so cute! haha
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PurrElise In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:53:10 +0000 UTC]
This is a very moving picture, it truly deserves the DD. <)
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FakeWings18 In reply to invaderzimfan234 [2010-05-27 01:59:49 +0000 UTC]
autism is like, where they don't learn as fast or have a difficult time learning,..
like, uhmm,.. here: Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
-wikipedia
My relative has autism. hes such a nice boy! <3
and this little boy is cute too! i bet hes realy nice =3
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somuchluv In reply to FakeWings18 [2010-05-27 03:34:04 +0000 UTC]
Autism doesn't have so much to do with learning as it does social interaction. People with autism don't have the social aspirations and mannerisms that a normally developed person should have.
While this may impair their learning habits, it doesn't have a direct affect on learning or IQ.
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FakeWings18 In reply to somuchluv [2010-05-27 03:41:08 +0000 UTC]
yeah, you said it much better than i did
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somuchluv In reply to FakeWings18 [2010-05-27 04:47:36 +0000 UTC]
Although on the funny (ironic?) side, because of this social handicap, many autistic people don't understand being made fun of, nor care for human contact/approval.
(Not that we should lower ourselves to cave people and treat them otherwise...)
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FakeWings18 In reply to somuchluv [2010-05-27 04:49:32 +0000 UTC]
lol xD yeah,...
Autistic kids are cute,.. x3,..
well,.. all kids are but,..lol
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to FakeWings18 [2010-05-27 02:02:56 +0000 UTC]
yesh i know the girl whjo put up the picture gave me a link 0w0
YAY LINK
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FakeWings18 In reply to invaderzimfan234 [2010-05-27 03:24:14 +0000 UTC]
lol yey link CB
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to FakeWings18 [2010-05-27 05:37:19 +0000 UTC]
0w0.0w0......0w0.0w0
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to FakeWings18 [2010-05-27 06:18:23 +0000 UTC]
i made a short video 0w0
id rather not put it up tonight
to lazy
ill put it put it up on YT tomorrow 0w0
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Show me how to lie
You're getting better all the time
And turning all against the one
Is an art that's hard to teach
Another clever word
Sets off an unsuspecting herd
And as you get back into line
A mob jumps to their feet
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nothingbuteverything In reply to invaderzimfan234 [2010-05-27 01:56:04 +0000 UTC]
here's a link to a site explaining it, they will do much better than i can do, hope this helps! [link]
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to nothingbuteverything [2010-05-27 02:00:41 +0000 UTC]
i understand 0w0
is it where people can't speak right
and get easily angry and scared
if so there was a person at my skool who is like that
but skool is over for the summer 0w0
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nothingbuteverything In reply to invaderzimfan234 [2010-05-27 19:42:34 +0000 UTC]
some people who have autism can't speak right, but some do well. that's why it's so difficult to explain, every single person's condition is different. and yes many do get easily angry and/or scared too.
have a fun summer
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to nothingbuteverything [2010-05-27 19:45:44 +0000 UTC]
ah i see
m sure that is what thay boy ay my skool has
and thank you
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nothingbuteverything In reply to invaderzimfan234 [2010-05-27 20:21:10 +0000 UTC]
welcome!
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invaderzimfan234 In reply to nothingbuteverything [2010-05-27 20:32:49 +0000 UTC]
0w0 baby mouse
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WoozleT In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:50:52 +0000 UTC]
I hope your brother knows that he is one of those really, really special people in the world who will be able to look at things in a different light, possibly, even a more human light, than the rest of us. This is awesome, and I am glad to see you both get a DD for it
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Konpeki-san In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:50:48 +0000 UTC]
This...this just made my day. Wonderful photograph; unforgettable message.
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JackalAion In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:48:38 +0000 UTC]
It's beautiful. So true and heartfelt.
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NotSoGiftedAtArt In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:48:22 +0000 UTC]
SICKEST PICTURE EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My cousin has autism and he memorized the calender or something. We could be able to say, 'What day is April 15, 2011.' In 2 seconds he would say Friday.
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ZKCats In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:48:00 +0000 UTC]
Saw this when it was first put up Congratulations on the DD!!! You deserve it soo much!
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Saiyajinskye In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:42:40 +0000 UTC]
I love this picture, my little bro has Down Syndrome, and he's my wonderful and special little guy! Your brother is so cute and you deserve this award and so does he.
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xXKrissumXx In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:33:22 +0000 UTC]
lovely concept :3
i love the description, and totally with you on autism
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LokiWolf In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:26:37 +0000 UTC]
Good heavens is he one handsome young man. Such a ray of sunshine in a dark world. He is a beautiful soul. The DD is deserved as is so much more.
Moving and touching. Well done and congrats.
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hybridinsurgency In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:26:31 +0000 UTC]
I'm so happy to see that this was selected for a DD so soon! I just sent in my suggestion for it yesterday.
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nothingbuteverything In reply to hybridinsurgency [2010-05-27 01:57:16 +0000 UTC]
wow, thank you so much!! I have you to thank, especially!!! I can't even begin to explain how much it means to me!!
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Akjsnksa In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:18:50 +0000 UTC]
Wow! I saw this picture when it was first put up 3 days ago and looked at it and just thought it was stunning and had a great message<3 It's amazing how much attention this photo got! It's well deserved!
I have to say your brother is adorable! He looks like a wonderful and sweet kid, I bet reading all these comments will really make his day.
Congrats on theDD
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dragonack27 In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:17:55 +0000 UTC]
This is a lovely picture. My 19-year-old brother, Timmy, has Autism, and he and I are graduating from high school in a week. This picture really embodies a clear message that I've wanted to get out for a long time. Your brother is adorable
Timmy's favorite color is yellow, he LOVES old videogames, and would play Pokemon every waking moment of his life if he could
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zackys-mistress In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:16:42 +0000 UTC]
that's so beautiful!!! I love it
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DarwinsDomain In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:15:37 +0000 UTC]
good for you...and him! Awesome statement! Having met and worked with quite a few autistic and Aspergers children I can say "Hear HEAR!!"
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NBA10 In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:13:01 +0000 UTC]
he became more famous than the president on DA
he is lovely
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Wooblet In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:12:36 +0000 UTC]
I've got autism, I love seeing pics like this.
People think it's some horrible issue/disease that makes you inhuman but it's not. It's just a state of the brain.
Auties are often the best artists, photographers, sculptors etc, you name it, because their focus knows little bounds, and something you enjoy becomes a passion, an obsession.
I love what it has done for my art. It makes me push further, try harder, be more inventive.
It can affect my social graces but, I don't tell anyone about my problems and nobody treats me any differently. It's how I like it
I'll bet kiddo is chuffed of his new found fame too! lol! Ace shot!
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PrettyOddApplesauce In reply to ??? [2010-05-27 01:10:30 +0000 UTC]
Soooooo wonderful.
I myself have a physical disability and I absolutely love this.
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