Top 11 quotes from fiction for World Autism Awareness Day
Written on 1st Apr 2015 by Sylvia Lowery
What would Gandalf, Superman, Spiderman and Wallace say if they wanted to raise awareness of autism. Here are some fun quotes to brighten your day.
1. Gandalf the Grey – ” All we have to decide is what to do with the time that it is given us.” The Hobbit
There you have it make the best of the day and help educate people about autism.
2. Peter Parker/Spiderman – “‘Not everyone is meant to make a difference, But for me the choice to lead an ordinary life is no longer an option” 
When you have autism you see the world differently from others but you can choose whether to make a difference or not
3. “For there are many great deeds done in the small struggles of life.”
Sometimes it may seem that the little we do makes no difference but who knows what a difference one person can make.
4. Veronica Roth – “We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another.” Divergent 
Be brave and speak out to make the world a better place.
5. Lemony Snicket – “At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.”
People are often a lot more understanding once they understand the differences and how to help.
6. Wallace – “Ah, well, it’s no use prevaricating about the bush…” ‘Walace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers.’ 
Best to get on with raising awareness.
7. Superman – “My father believed that if the world found out who I really was, they’d reject me… out of fear. He was convinced that the world wasn’t ready. What do you think?” Man of Steel 
Don’t be afraid to say who you are.
8. Forrest Gump – ” You have to do the best with what God gave you”. 
You have to do all that you can with what God has given you, even when God has given you a disability.
9. Forrest Gump – “Life is a box of chocolates, Forrest. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
When parents are told their child has autism, they often go into Depression, imagining a future they fear they couldn’t cope with. They may have doubts aout the child’s future. however, you never know what a person is going to get out of life. I know that I am now doing more than what my parents thought I would be doing.
10. Captain Jack Sparrow – “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.“
If you have autism or any other disability, it’s important to have the right attitude towards it. Try to get as much out of life as possible, and if you have anxiety or other issues, don’t let them rule your life.
Written by Alex and Sylvia.
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I love these! I would add this quote from Doctor Who: Elizabeth
“It seems to me there’s so much more to the world than the average eye is allowed to see. I believe, if you look hard, there are more wonders in this universe than you could ever have dreamt of.”
That includes the wonders of our loved ones with Autism.
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I love these! I would add this quote from Doctor Who:
“It seems to me there’s so much more to the world than the average eye is allowed to see. I believe, if you look hard, there are more wonders in this universe than you could ever have dreamt of.”
That includes the wonders of our loved ones with Autism.