Friend with autism
By animalrock95
@animalrock95 (47)
United States
September 4, 2011 3:51pm CST
I have a friend with autism. She is a very nice person and wouldn't hurt a flea. I must say I feel so bad for her because when she walks around school you can tell she is so depressed. She will start talking to someone and doesn't realize that that person isn't interested in what she is. She walks through the halls..sometimes sad, sometimes mad, sometimes happy, and sometimes i don't think she knows how she feels. I love her...she is so funny and makes me so grateful. When people find out I am friends with her they tease me :( I just don't know what to do.
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@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
4 Sep 11
At least she is fortunate to have you as a friend. I think you should try not to feel bothered when your other friends tease you. Maybe you could try getting them to befriend your autistic friend. I have 2 friends who are schizophrenic. People generally avoid them as if they have some kind of contagious diseases. Even their families reject them. To me, these are friends who will never harm me or badmouth about me, etc.
@animalrock95 (47)
• United States
4 Sep 11
Thank you! I think people with disabilities have more ability than the so called "normal" people. They don't turn their backs on you and quite often they don't have a mean bone in their bodies.
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@Judy890 (1644)
• United States
4 Sep 11
Hello animalrock95,
Don't worry about kids who tease you about being her friend just ignore them and continue to be he friend don't stop talking to her because you are being teased who knows when they are older and have kids there children may have some disabilities so let them keep pointing fingers kids will always be immature.
@animalrock95 (47)
• United States
4 Sep 11
You are so right! These kids that tease could grow up and have children with disabilities....i guess they just don't understand until they experience it for themselves :(
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
5 Sep 11
That's right!
When kids see something out of their norm, they try to brush it off and tease just to make themselves feel much more superior. Be proud that your good friends with this girl. Living with a disability is harsh and so many people judge these days. Stand up for her and yourself! Good on you for treating her like everyone else, set a good example towards those other ignorant kids.
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
7 Sep 11
I commend you on being her friend! That is awesome. Everyone needs friends -not just the pretty and popular people. Disabled people already have enough issues in their life. You are setting a great example.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
I was able to watch a movie where the lead actor has autism. It's a true to life story of Temple Grandin. Autistics may appear to have a world of their own but some are geniuses like Temple whose invention, as pointed out in the movie, is currently being used in a lot of cattle ranches in the US. She wouldn't have achieved all those if not for the people who, in spite of her being an autistic gave their unconditional love and support. I think you're doing the same with your friend. The people who tease you are ignorant and clueless about what autism is. You are just like Temple's blind friend in the movie who understand her in spite of what she is.
@animalrock95 (47)
• United States
5 Sep 11
Hi, I recently watched Temple Grandins movie(amazing) You're right! Many people think individuals with autism don't know what's going on around them but that is 100% NOT the case- these individuals are SO SMART!! But because she does know what's going on, it makes it 10x harder :(
@QeeGood (1213)
• Sweden
5 Sep 11
One of my children has autism. A person who has aurism experience the life and everything around then in a more sensitive manner than we "so called normal" do. They often have a special area or interest, which they can be really professional of. As others say involve your friend in all social activities you can to make your friend have more friends together with you. We all have our unique talents and qualities. Enjoy your time. Happy mylotting!
@Xsparky017 (289)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Oh crap! Don't mind those people who tease you for making friends with her... it's your decision. Everyone has the right to choose who to be with. If you're happy with her, then don't leave her. I'm sure she feels the same way for you.
Good luck animalrock95 and GOD bless both you and your friend!
@animalrock95 (47)
• United States
4 Sep 11
Yeah, i just feel so bad because she is so nice and barely has any friends. Thanks for your support!
@cattychristina (57)
• China
5 Sep 11
OMG.I have a friend totally like your friend.If this discussion the others friends of mine have seen, they must think this was strat by mine. My friend left school last year, and the behaviors of her just liked your friend before she left school. After she left school,she went and saw a psychological doctor to get some psychological treatment.
I felt so sad when she was getting sick, I couldn't to do anything to help her but just listened to her voice from her heart. However I found that it was nothing help for her, and her situation became wrose. Finally, she left and to be honest I felt relaxed.
