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• Andy drost says:

  November 16, 2009 at 3:10 pm

  Hi Carly, i have written to you before, My question for you is this, My children have often overheard people say to us, oh you poor dears, we dont feel that way we feel very lucky. How do you as one who has autism feel when you hear this? I would like to have an idea how our boys feel at these times, as they dont speak but thru sign.
• Carly says:

  November 16, 2009 at 4:51 pm

  I hate when that happens my moms friend just had a tragic accident happen and she had one of her two autistic sons pass away and people told her its for the best.
  It’s really sad the way society views the importance of life just because he was different does not mean he did not have any importance or any things to teach us. We all have feelings even if we don’t often show it at times.
• Andy drost says:

  November 16, 2009 at 5:11 pm

  Thanks Carly, you are a special young lady, Bless you and thank you from us and our boys, Logan and Joshua.
• Mary Wood says:

  November 16, 2009 at 7:02 pm

  Not really a question, but just a comment. I’m Asperger’s, only recently diagnosed as an adult, and am continually amazed to find I’m not alone. Very brave and cool of you to be doing what you’re doing. Indeed, I’ve heard few few in the media portray Asperger’s and Autism very accurately. Your writing is eloquent and a much needed voice. Rock on!
• forex robot says:

  November 19, 2009 at 9:39 am

  Amazing as always
• Caroline says:

  January 15, 2010 at 5:31 pm

  i stumbled upon a video of you on youtube and i was just blown away. im a senior in highschool and ive always seen the autistic kids covering their ears, rocking, and swinging their arms and i never really understood. when i heard you explain why, i just couldnt believe how difficult it must be. the phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ has never been more true. you truly are an inspiration and a hero. i know you’re my new hero, thats for sure.
• Justin says:

  August 25, 2010 at 12:27 pm

  We have two sons on the Autism spectrum. It is wonderful to see your story and we admire you and your family so much.

  I have a question: what software do you use for writing and reading it back to you? MS Word?

  Thank you.
• Bill Warmuth says:

  August 25, 2010 at 11:33 pm

  Hey Carly,

  I’m not autistic but maybe a little asperger’s.
  I’ve enjoyed reading books by and about Temple Grandin, PhD, a woman who is autistic and has found ways to be more comfortable with her senses.
  Have you read about her?
  http://www.templegrandin.com
  When I’m feeling stressed I’ll get to a quiet place and read (or pretend to read) so others will be quiet around me.
  When I mow the lawn I wear ear protectors and sometimes I just keep them on for a while after I’m done. I like the quiet. I can still hear someone talking to me but it isn’t so loud or surprising.
  When I was 7 or 8 I remember that I could remember everything. I had movies and tapes in my head of everything I heard or saw. I could repeat an entire conversation that my father and brother were having and point out were they misunderstood what the other had said and tell you what everyone had for breakfast last week.
  It’s easy for me to write simply, as though I were a child but actually I’m old, so old that I have children older than you. None of my kids has any signs of overstimulation disorders but they all like to read and use their computers alot so they do enjoy time with their own thoughts.
  In my career I became a Physical Therapist in which I have to sense my patient’s pain and muscle spasms and I work with just one person at a time so it’s quiet and easy on me.
  I hope you continue to explore the world. There is so much to learn and enjoy.

  Bill in Wisconsin
• admin says:

  August 26, 2010 at 11:19 am

  The program is called WordQ.

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