Autism – What it is and What it isn’t.

Autism – What it is and What it isn’t.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, this article describes what autism is and isn’t for some people.

Autism is a unique understanding of the world.  It is our new “normal.”

Autism is not my child.  It is merely a part of my child. — Me

Autism is heartbreaking, frustrating, joyous and exciting, all at the same time. It’s a guessing game, sometimes. Once you enter her autism world, you see things of wonder and beauty.

Autism is not the parents or child’s fault. It isn’t wrong, it isn’t bad parenting or a spoiled child. What you see is both parent and child doing the very best they can in a world that can be chaotic. — Flo Halter

Autism is showing that brilliant minds think differently and we need to open up our eyes and see what they see to truly understand that.

Autism is not a cookie cutter diagnosis, its called a spectrum for a reason. — Laura Shrestha

Autism is just a label that gets my son what he needs.

Autism is not the most profound part of who he is. — Mariah DiPlacido

Autism is a different way of relating to the world around you. It is a different set of experiences.

Autism is not what I would wish for my son, but it is not a monster or evil. We just have to learn a different perspective for our lives. — Amanda Orgel Ferguson