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[brooke]

Hi

I was out the other night and a friends husband who knows about my boys asd came along and we were chatting. He then said "so whats his special skill" i thought for ##### sake. Is it just me that finds it really annoying when people think this? I know its not there fault but i just wish it wasnt always portraed that they all have some kind of genius skill. I felt like saying "well his special skill is massive kickoffs everyday!!

[openyoureyes]

don't get down hearted about your friend, hes probably only seen The Rain Man. This film obviously was excellent but to the man on the street every child with Autism must be like him and if not then they must only have very mild ASD!!!!!!!!!! mild, my bum.

[Bullet]

At least he's trying to understand and not saying something like "all he needs is a good slap" or "there's nowt wrong with him". I can understand it must be frustrating to hear, but better to be wellmeaning and ignorant than nasty and ignorant.

[LizC]

At least he's trying to understand and not saying something like "all he needs is a good slap" or "there's nowt wrong with him". I can understand it must be frustrating to hear, but better to be wellmeaning and ignorant than nasty and ignorant.

yes I can agree with that! My mother in law, don't know what she really thinks as she really seems interested in Matthews AS but then behind our back I am sure it is different. she told my sister that she should have Matthew for 4wks and then she would sort him out!

[Bagpuss]

Liz, with the summer hols looming I'd be taking her up on her offer...she'd soon change her opinion

 

Brooke, I agree, that your friend's comment appears to be well meaning and maybe he is just trying to learn more....which is great I'm rarely asked about our dd's dx or how it affects her/us from family or friends, although my mum and one or two mates are really great .