A Way of Describing Autism

Dave Spicer's analogy of autistic people to different kinds of unusual rocks. (He wrote the words, I did the video. Used his words with his written permission.)

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[Catherine8here]

I don't like the description, wheres the feelings in a stone? Where is all the screaming and the frustration I hear? Autism is not all about structures or different characters, many autistic children are deficient in nutrients due to severe probs with wheat/milk. I accept my child and love him, yet I want him to be well. I have found chagning his diet helped alot. Where is the reality, autism is autism, everyone is a stone. Every child with autism is beautiful with autism

[silentmiaow]

It was a description of different people's autistic traits, written by an autistic person. His name is Dave Spicer if you want to look him up and ask him, he has a website. Just make sure to include autism in the search because there are a few different Dave Spicers.

[skycladwow]

Loved this video but once again do not like the language used. I used to say that my son was a diabetic. i cringe now bcos he is my son who has diabetes. Please put the person b4 the diagnosis ;0

[silentmiaow]

Many autistic people, including the man who wrote the text, don't see saying "autistic person" as any worse than saying "Catholic person". Nobody assumes that calling someone a Catholic person or even a Catholic is, in that context, "putting the religion before the person," so it's the same with autism for some people. In this context it's better to call people what they prefer to be called, and that varies from person to person.

[dkhottwheels]

I am starting an organization with one of its goals to spread autism awareness and acceptance in middle to high school students.... this video would be a great intro for me to use at my presentations... how can I get permission to use it?

[silentmiaow]

Google Dave Spicer, include autism in the search, and you can find the man who wrote the text, which is also on the Autism Network International website. You can ask him for permission to use it, just as I asked him permission to use it in this video.

[Catherine8here]

My son Michael is 9 and has to be the last one, tiger eye! He is yet to be discovered, and it hurts! Tiger eye, also being the eye of a little tiger who strangles us, rips everything, and causes alot of stress for his family, yet he is strong and powerfully built, and sees a different world to us. At times he is just a fury cute thing, I want to cuddle, always has been good looking and loved.

[angelinaisback]

This is the very theory I am using for parents to learn about autism on my channel,I love the way those of us (with the Nerotypical's who see as we do also)and relate to other's so that we understand.Thank you sir for this video

[angelinaisback]

I am autistic high functioning 46 and not diagnosed until 46,I am there for you without question. You now have my attention as well as youtube address,I can prove that I am all the stones no matter what the doctor's say that it is not possible,that is why I was misdiagnoised for so long..Let me know. Thank you.

[peaceandloveletsblow]

quick answer is they don't have imitation ability, which help us learn and socialize and exist according to the outside world.

learn to paint if your blind, learn to play music deaf.

[mindlessponderer]

I everyone watching this! I have been trying to message individuals but I think this might be quicker... I am writting a short story about Autism and I need references! if you are friends or family of someone who is Autistic, or you are autistic and would like to help me, please message me! Any help would be really appreciated!

[p717]

I like the analogy. It seems appropriate because most autistic folks including myself are fascinated with gems and minerals.

[Dragontail1992]

That was amazing. Very good explanation^^