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1st Sarge E. D. |
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02-16-08 12:31 PM |
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| Hello. My name is Wilford Brimley and I have Diabeetus. Last night I sh!t my pants and made my dinner out of it. Last month I was walking the dog and was blinded and fell on my ass and the dog ran away. | |
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02-23-08 6:05 AM |
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that's not  ny... and you spelled diabetes wrong.
how would you like it if someone made of your physical disease? it probably hurts, doesn't it? | |
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1st Sarge E. D. |
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02-23-08 7:23 AM |
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| It's a joke Katie. No harsh feelings were meant. Do you know how Wilford Brimely says, "If you have diabetes..." It sounds like dia-beet-us and it wasn't meant any harm toward him. It was meant to give others laughs. I would NEVER make of someone with a disability. I have some very good friends with Diabetes and it made me very despondant for a few days because I was close with those guys. At least they have an optomsitic outlook and put it past their mind. | |
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1st Sarge E. D. |
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02-23-08 7:27 AM |
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| To answer your question, when I was younger at about the age of two, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With the right intervention and therapy, I have come up on the spectrum to Asperger's Syndrome. 99.9% of people think of me as the average ctioning human being. No one has ever made of me for my disorder because no one knows I have it. It is just that my brain is wired different but almost wired to the average human mind. | |
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Emily |
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02-23-08 5:32 PM |
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I don't have a disease. Maybe your sister can tell you more. I have researched Asperger's Syndrome for several years and it is more of a neurological disorder. There is a chart called a 'spectrum' which identifies the severity of the disorder and is usually meant in colors ranging from white to black. The ones who are low on the spectrum (black) would have more physical issues and would have the mentality of a toddler or infant. Me, who is high on the spectrum (white) would be more likely to have either obsessive compulsive problems like I am with the state police or minor social/emotional problems.
An interesting fact about Autism and accomplishments would be a college professor. I don't know if you have heard of her but she is Temple Grandon. Grandon was a fine young woman and was obsessed with livestock. She had Asperger's Syndrome and can ction well. She can speak in groups of people, shake hands without being embarassed, has great social skills, doesn't get angry over the smallest things.
Also, I suggest you meet with a group of those who are low on the spectrum. Those children are in wheelchairs, cry instead of using words, bite their nails until they bleed, cannot go to the bathroom, and etcetera. I remember in the fifth grade when I met a teacher who specialized in teaching Autistic children because I was embarrassed that my issues would become revealant. She told me to meet with these kids and I took a look and there was something that was not right. She also told me that these kids would not be able to operate a motor vehicle or get a decent career which is a true fact for those low on the spectrum.
Another fact I would like to share is Autism can come in many forms, not just the low- ctioning. To make more sense, Autism is individualized. One can have a multifarious range of quirks or they can have one. The whole point of Autism is it shouldn't be judged quickly. Just because someone may have a slight form of Autism (Asperger's Syndrome) wouldn't mean they are unable to succeed in life.
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Jackie |
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10-22-09 11:55 PM |
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| but but its not even that ny... | |
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