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Description 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 he’s 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 .**

Like this photo and what it stands for? Check out the group: and see what it's about!
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Comments: 3471

MasterofWordsAndArt In reply to ??? [2011-08-05 16:57:27 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!!! i'm glad you were able to use your art to do something this needed. My mom works with autistic kids everyday, so I've been around them. something like this makes my day! Thanks for making such a great photo.

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DragonKitsune14 In reply to ??? [2011-08-03 03:06:56 +0000 UTC]

This... made me cry. My cousin passed away this year, and...and she had so many problems mentally and physically. But my whole family loved her, just like any other person. This is wonderful. Thank you.

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FayeCroixa [2011-08-02 05:46:57 +0000 UTC]

This totally hits home. My mom works with special needs kids at my high school, and they are all total sweethearts! I hate it when people judge those with special needs, so this picture just fills me with joy(: Amazing job.

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Sternenflummi In reply to ??? [2011-07-31 22:25:37 +0000 UTC]

I really love that photo.
It... just makes me happy (:

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LifyehDragon In reply to ??? [2011-07-29 13:22:42 +0000 UTC]

awww he's so adorable . i have a little brother with some autism also

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Nannika In reply to ??? [2011-07-26 14:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Wou! This is awesome!
And i am relly glad that you have take this kind of photo, it's mean to me lot!

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estrellita098 [2011-07-20 19:07:11 +0000 UTC]

It is a great photho great concept and... well is al great.
It go to faves!

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brittoniawhite [2011-07-06 13:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Aww! That's so sweet! I almost choked-I was so emotionally moved and happy! I have a 10 year old brother will Autism! It is very comforting that there are others like you who care! I am a supporter too! How is he doing? I would love to learn more about him! (I have one pic of my Little Brother with my Sheltie in my gallery if you wish to take a look!) I will add you to my watch list right now!

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ArguingTheSanity [2011-07-06 02:15:20 +0000 UTC]

I loved this so much before. Now I love it even more, after being diagnosed with Autism myself. Thank you.

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ArguingTheSanity In reply to ??? [2011-07-06 02:14:09 +0000 UTC]

I loved this so much at first. Now I love it even more, after being diagnosed as autistic.

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MySquareBalloon In reply to ??? [2011-06-21 05:38:37 +0000 UTC]

I love this!!!!!!!!!!

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maxviolence In reply to ??? [2011-06-13 08:37:38 +0000 UTC]

Really touching picture..

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InkyLove34 In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 02:08:35 +0000 UTC]

My brother has autism and he's so awesome. SO DOnT MAKE FUn OF HIM!

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romanpixie In reply to ??? [2011-06-03 03:07:02 +0000 UTC]

I love this! I have Aspergers, a form of autism

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Kassaine In reply to ??? [2011-06-02 23:12:20 +0000 UTC]

<3 I love it. Peace and happiness to you, my loves, from one human being to another.

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ShiemiIsAwesome In reply to ??? [2011-05-30 21:11:26 +0000 UTC]

He is really adorable! Give him my sympathy, please. I admire on how he just gets on with it! <33

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CapitolSlave In reply to ??? [2011-05-24 06:26:29 +0000 UTC]

This image is beautiful artistically and in meaning.

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LainaBeatles In reply to ??? [2011-05-23 23:40:49 +0000 UTC]

My brother is on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. But this reminds me so much of him. Especially the Guitar Hero, computer games and especially eating. haha Thanks for this lovely piece.

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xXPianoInMyRoomXx In reply to ??? [2011-05-23 03:58:38 +0000 UTC]

He's so cute! >w<

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JawmesBetaBuild In reply to ??? [2011-05-17 04:06:43 +0000 UTC]

I've commented here once before, but I just have to say something. Four of my best friends are autistic. The most important one to me is my little cousin. We take care of him, but he doesn't really need it. Like you said here, he's just another dude. I was real happy when I saw this, because it reminded me of that point.

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WollSmoth911 In reply to ??? [2011-05-16 13:18:14 +0000 UTC]

It's a little late to abort him, don't you think?

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Lilinete-the-Ghost In reply to ??? [2011-05-15 03:12:38 +0000 UTC]

I didn't see this till now but I LOVE this, I hope he's still doing great.

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tomasfourhorns In reply to ??? [2011-05-13 11:44:32 +0000 UTC]

Both of my brothers and myself all have Asperger's Syndrome, which is a mild form of autism. My younger brother is the "worst" of us when it comes to social interactions, but I keep telling him that it's alright. He's being himself, and people should be accepting of that. I love the message in this picture, and I give my full respect to you and the little man there. ^-^

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The-Theory-Liz In reply to ??? [2011-05-11 22:18:43 +0000 UTC]

Awesome photo with a really great message, and very true. He's a cutie

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Filiana In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 16:50:18 +0000 UTC]

Such a nice picture

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MizuWolf In reply to ??? [2011-05-03 23:10:42 +0000 UTC]

ok, honestly, he looks just like any other boy, and from what I read about him in the description he acts just like any other boy, a adorable little boy. He reminds me of a goofy little brother, like how every little brother is XD

But I'm wondering why this picture is so inspirational to people or it's 'the best deviant art piece' they've seen. He's just like any other little boy. So when they see silly little boys playing around outside, do they also 'tear-up' a little when they see them? I most certainly don't.

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Maysaaa In reply to ??? [2011-05-03 01:03:03 +0000 UTC]

He's officially in my list of "The Coolest Boys in the World"
OH WAIT!! That list has only two people, and one of them is HIM.

My cousin is autistic as well, but he lives in Thailand so he doesn't really have all the things that we have in America.
But he is in my list of the Coolest Boys in the World, along with your little friend there.

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trippinxtremezebra In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 00:47:39 +0000 UTC]

awww.... he's such a little cuttie! I wanna give him a hug.
I have Aspurgers, so what? I'm still human, and I love it.

also, may I use this for a speech? of course I will put a link to your DA account on it for crediting you (art theft is bad)

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Glowia In reply to ??? [2011-04-20 21:11:15 +0000 UTC]

My brother also has autism so I think this picture is very sweet

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TheShadowMoon In reply to ??? [2011-04-18 21:31:08 +0000 UTC]

awww, adorable ^.^ i love him already wish i could meet him he sounds like a sweet kid and very inelegant

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bruisepristinex In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 21:54:52 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! Great job, I love it

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MorganEllis In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 20:35:59 +0000 UTC]

I really love this photo. It captures what we should all be thinking. Everyone is equal no matter what.. You should tell him he's a good looking boy ehh <3

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Alexzz-In-Wonderland In reply to ??? [2011-04-14 15:51:54 +0000 UTC]

Hi You've been featured here: [link]

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selfdestructbutton In reply to ??? [2011-04-04 10:44:43 +0000 UTC]

So cute!

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LittleMissLemonHead In reply to ??? [2011-04-03 05:30:59 +0000 UTC]

I find it sickening and disgusting how people treat other people these days! I mean not just the adults but mostly the kids! Cyber bullying! I mean Come on!! Really?!?!

I love this photo it made my day

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crissyluv16 In reply to ??? [2011-03-31 16:15:10 +0000 UTC]

too beautiful!! i love it

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signo7 In reply to ??? [2011-03-28 14:05:07 +0000 UTC]

A great conception and almost a photo essay in itself.

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Evilpagemistress In reply to ??? [2011-03-28 01:10:06 +0000 UTC]

This is a very simple, but very touching message. Kudos for uploading, and to him for being such a bright, bubbly person

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railfunny [2011-03-24 13:10:50 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome. I'm a person with Asperger's (mild autism), and I was mad when I saw ads such as one called "I Am Autism", which either made parents scared that they might have a kid with autism, or for people to feel sorry for people with autism and their families. I'm glad that someone is doing something about this, and in a very positive way. I love the message and the cause it supports. Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me focuses on what each person CAN do, which is a lot!

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TeenageDirtbag26 [2011-03-22 13:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Love this SO much.

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Puff-theDragMagician In reply to ??? [2011-03-19 21:35:06 +0000 UTC]

My first two boyfriends were autistic, and my best friend is. I couldn't agree more with this.

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FunnyJoJoLOL In reply to ??? [2011-03-04 00:03:11 +0000 UTC]

This picture has such meaning to it. I love the picture! It's a great concept! And he's looks so happy in that picture!

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lovelyangel2006 In reply to ??? [2011-03-03 14:28:18 +0000 UTC]

That's so powerful you don't even know that's very close to my heart more than you well ever know my older brother mike has Austim and he wants to be treated like a human but people just don't treat him like one. it's hard some times. thinking what others think about. but at least some one like you cares god bless you

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Porycat In reply to ??? [2011-02-27 16:19:14 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. I'm definitely adding this to the Artistic, Beautiful, Creative Folder

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ChristinaJackson In reply to ??? [2011-02-22 15:28:10 +0000 UTC]

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TakeruBD4483M In reply to ??? [2011-02-19 06:37:34 +0000 UTC]

I have autism too O v O well, a form of it anyways pfft

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KH-FC In reply to ??? [2011-02-15 19:43:22 +0000 UTC]

i have autim to

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MotocrossGrl [2011-02-14 03:46:04 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing.
My brother has autism!
I love this soooo much!
Thank you for posting!

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ImmortalD [2011-02-11 16:40:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh.
My.
Effin.
Gawd!

Two things that make this Super Special to me:
1. This was posted on my Birthday! (Seriously, My Birthday is May 24)
and
2. I have Aspergers; A variant of the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Family.

You. Have. Been. Favourited!

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AngeliqueRaindrops In reply to ??? [2011-02-07 02:52:48 +0000 UTC]

Why, hello there!
Your deviation stamp, or group has been mentioned in my latest article, Lay All Your Love On Me . Check it out when you have a moment. Remember to fave the article as you pass on through. Please & thank you. Enjoy your week!

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