by Anura Guruge
on May 10, 2024
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3 years ago I only had a passing familiarity with autism. I REGRET THAT. Around 12-years ago, my oldest daughter, who had just started studying psychology at college, asked me about ‘Aspergers‘. I had NO IDEA what she was talking about. Now, I know a fair amount about autism, BUT would really like to know more.
Yes, autism is now close to my heart — in every way.
{NO, I don’t have it as far as I know (or others can say), though I suspect I have some traits of OCD (as it relates to my obsessive, non-stop writing).}
That autism can go undetected, even today, by the U.S. schooling system AMAZES I.
Yes, we are dealing with an ADULT with autism. I just wish — so dearly wish — that we had found out about it EARLIER, much earlier. I feel so bad & GUILTY about that. Wasn’t as if this person didn’t see enough doctors etc., etc. The system let ALL of us down — badly.
I, now that I am cognizant, know adults who more than likely are ‘high-functioning’ autistics.
SEE ‘The Accountant’ movie below. That is about high-functioning, very competent autistic.
In one case, it was so blatantly obvious (& explained so much), that I felt compelled to bring it up with the person. He took it as an affront. Shame. As the CNN article (above) explains that is not the right way to look at it. C’est la vie.
I just wanted to share this with YOU. Share with others as YOU see appropriate.
