Category: Autism quotes

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  15.01.16

  How an autistic person may find eye contact – quote from Luke Jackson

  Today we have a quote by Luke Jackson. Then quote is from the book ‘Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome’, a book well worth checking out. I thought he explained the difficulty he had with eye contact extremely well. It is...

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  06.04.14

  Scotopic Sensitivity and Autism

  Scotopic Sensitivity is a condition that was named after Helen Irlen. In 1980 she discovered that individuals with reading difficulties were able to improve through the use of coloured overlays. This condition is sometimes called Irlen Syndrome. A number of individuals on...

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  13.03.14

  7 Autism quotes

  1. “The difference between high-functioning and low-functioning is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low- functioning means your assets are ignored.”  Laura Tisoncik . 2. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not – because then...

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  22.10.13

  What does a panic attack feel like?

  Individuals with autism may become fixed on one fear which may lead to a panic attack. Here are some quotes from people who have experienced a panic attack.  “It felt dizzifying.” “I felt like my breathing was heavy.” “My vision...

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