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.Still Human.
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Published: 2010-05-24 00:22:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 131559; 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
he's just so adorable! I really wanna give him a hug! 
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A wonderful picture, a wonderful message, and a wonderful child! I think the little guy would make a GREAT Spider Man!
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He's so very cute. :3
I like this a lot. My brother has autism and I hate to see others make fun of him because he's different (though he has tons of friends). It's true, they are still human as they can do anything people without autism can do it just takes a little more.
A lovely message. ^^
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wow .
this is without a doubt my favorite picture on this website as of riqht now . i have a cousin with autism and i hate when people look at him like he's some ... monster .
its just sick and cruel ... whoever this is in this picture - i qive u so much credit for puttinq this picture up . never let anyone discouraqe u . u are just as much of a human as any other person on this earth . 
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He's so adorable!
I have a cousin who's autistic, he's not allowed to go to school with kids who aren't autistic, though, which is a shame. He has a hard time communicating and gets angry easy =/
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love the pic!!
sweet!
he's face is sooo ccuuuuuteeeeee
*fav*
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He is just too cute, and I love the message shown.
I really love how this deviation has a true meaning. I have a good friend of mine who has Aspergers, and I really do believe he's just like anyone else.
And I have to say congratulations with the Daily Deviation!
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Aaww he looks so happy! I think this picture has made him really happy ^_^
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this is really touching ... wow !
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yeah, SO WHAT!
please tell him, that he is really cute and beautiful boy! and that i really love this picture.
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I had the pleasure of working with these fine young ladies and gents (primarily gents, as the "condition" is more prominent in males,) as a tutor and transitional aid for those with Autism, and they are some of the most caring and loving people I know. Regardless of what level on the spectrum they fall, they all have shining personalities. Lord, I miss that line of work.
It's awesome to see a young adult walk up to me and say hello, and when I look close, it was one of the kids I used to work with...who seemed to have no concept of the outside world when I first met them.
I'm going to cry now. Definatley a Fave for me.
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i love this pic i am working to go through school to be an EA and work with special needs and i read your AN and seeing this picture and it reminded me of why i want to do it. some times it beacumes jsut one more math class i have to take but then i see something like this or read something like this and i remember why i want to do this so much
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AGREE What's wrong with autism >_>
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I have it myself.
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thank you so very much!
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This is great!
I have an Autistic friend and i'm sure he would love this! *Faves*
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... thanks for doing this. you.... I seriously feel the need to virtually glomp you because one of my best friends has a mild form of autism and alot of the time she gets treated like crap by people at school. again.... thank you for doing this.
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My brother has autism and My mother and I both love this picture.
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I have looked at this picture so many times, and I am equally touched every time. You two must be so proud of eachoter, you and your brother.
Made me think of my stamp I made a while ago. [link]
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Its so amazing. Tell him im proud that he did this also its cool that you did this as well^^ I may not have autism but we all care^^
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Yes. Yes. Yesyesyes.
XD I have it, too, but I am still a human. I have a lot of friends who know about it, and they've all helped me get past mean people throughout the years.
I have to thank them dearly for that.
This kid sounds like a wonderful person.
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This is such an adorable piece of art. Honestly, I often fav a lot of art pieces without commenting, and I realize that's a bad habit. However, this picture has touched me, and I owe both of you the respect of leaving a comment as well as a favorite. There is no doubt in my mind that this piece has touched many people in many ways, and I'm sure that many people would be honored to feature this picture in any type of cause relating to this subject. Again, Great job.
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d'aaaaawww. this is so true. ^^ i have an autistic cousin, but really, he's just like you and me.
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this was beautiful!! it touched me alot because i have a cousin with autism i so love him!! were like always togheter because my mom and her sister are!! its a photo with a great message!! thank you ! thank you for doing this
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Beautiful description, you surly know how to write.
Precious photo.
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:3 Thats so touching! ~β₯
I knew Someone when I still Lived in Boston. His Name was Alex, and he had Autism to. He was the cutest little Boy on the Street. And every time I went to his house to Hang with his older Sister, He would Go Saying "Hello!" And might even say my name to.
I love this, and I must fave it. :3
Bless him, and Make sure he has a Good Time.
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SOO PRETTY I CRY READING THIS, ITS A COOL BOY *-* I WANT 2 MARRY WITH HIM I WAN 2 USE THIS PHOTO , I WANT 2 SEND 2 MY FACEBOOOOK PLASEEEE :$
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I'm lucky to autism that didn't effect me as much, but speech, learning disabilities , ADD did but i still write nonetheless
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This is powerful. My younger cousin has autism; but she's still human. She's different; YES, but she ain't an alien. I wish people would see that. Anywho; great picutre.
I love this, and I'm super excited that this got a DD.
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I love this so much!
My mother is a special education teacher and teaches kids just like this. So I've been raised to be tolerant, I hope this helps spread the message ^_^
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Completly true!We all are human-no matter what "disorder"!Beacause I think,no matter what's wrong-your still human-Am I right?Yes,yes I am.
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It's more than true. I'm dyslexic, ADHD, bi-polar, and suffer from Extreme Depression and anxiety. When I was younger I couldn't read or write, I had troubles with a speech impediment and was placed in special ED classes. Which didn't help me in all reality. The one thing I could do was drawing, I wasn't some great drawer like: omg, how can she draw that she's so young. I was simply okay. Which was my release for what I couldn't say. Once I over came my dyslexia I caught up with my grade and then surpassed it. I eve took a chances to attend ( and I still do attend) a program for advanced students, where I take high school and college at the same time. I walked at a different beat, and so far, I'm blessed for it. I seriously think your brother will be an amazing person, with tons of talent, hope, and an amazing ability to understand things that most people shove aside as unneeded or silly. I don't know him, but I have faith in him already ^-^
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man that was so deep i was so touched that this summer im going to attempt to hand out and help kids with simalar problems .
you really touched my heart <3
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oh and tell him i said he is worth a million dollars
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wonderfull,nothing to add,just let me say it,you must be so pround of this...you both
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i love that you did this ,it is rare that anyone does something like this
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Wow, how old is he?
I have an autisim brother, he's 8 now, and also speaks a word or even sentances now.
He does not go to school, he does not read, but he loves music, Games (any kind of action. 
He can understand what one says to him, he just mostly pretend like he doesn't understand. Lol
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i don't understand on wiki about autism.....
what is that?
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Wonderful. In all accounts.
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This child's words are true. I also have someone I know who has autism, but they still are human. Good message
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My sister used to work with special ed kids and come home each day and relish us with stories of how cute they all were.
True art this be. Keep up the good work, and possibly show us how he's doing since this was posted.
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Cute kid! I have mild Asperger's myself (and some other things). I like the message - I have done a lot of things that the so-called "professionals" said I might not do: I have lived on my own (at college), I have a driver's license, I have friends, and I've even had a boyfriend (and when I was little, people thought I might even have full-blown autism!) I like that you make a point of not defining him because of his autism.
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Things rarely ever touch me like this, but...
what a strong young man, he is just showing everyone not to stick to common stereotypes about people with so-called "disabilities". He can love, feel, and enjoy life just as well as me or you. A yey for you and him.
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