Dangerous Assumptions about Autism

a bit of a jumbled post.

I read the blog post Dangerous Assumptions this morning.

This is exactly what is bothering me with society and the Aspie community.

Because we do not talk as much, or do not talk at all we are deemed disabled or retarded. See John Elder Robinson's post.

All of us do not communicate verbally, but not all of us are mentally challenged. Sadly, it is a fact that some of us do not have the mental capability to live on our own. But it is wrong to make assumptions, to place a person in a box and to label them.

When we read Autism Daddy the non-Autistics and Aspies get an insight into the struggle of a non-verbal Autist. The fact that his son does not respond to instruction and learning can make us assume that he is of low intelligence, but are we right in our assumption? Can it be that there is a communication method on a different level? I truly do not know? But I do know that Autism daddy is trying his best to stimulate his child, and there is not doubt that he loves his the King.

But the bottom line is be carefull when you make assumptions!

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