Re: 12 Autist develops relativity theory

[jpsimard]

I see where you’re coming from here… and I completely agree with you that ADHD is crippling in this society. I got interviewed over the phone for regional radio yesterday and my heart was RACING. I had to sound eloquent on a subject that directly effected me, without any of the conversational cues you can get by ACTIVELY watching someone. So there was a bit of (un-noticeable) overlap.

I’m not saying that ADD/Autism are the same… but what I am saying is that our brain chemistry also has the ability to be a gift as well as something that requires consistent work and self awareness. I’m also not saying that we’re a different species, but that brain chemistry wise, we are different. We have a permanent disability, which effects each and every one of us in a very unique and different way, but we have tools and techniques to help us interact with the world around us.

I guess I posted the story to show that people who aren’t “normal” can contribute amazing things that “normal” people either can’t do, or can’t do easily. That would be my message, and my intent.

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