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Old 09-09-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by epchick View Post
From my limited run-ins with people who have autism, it isn't very noticeable (like a deformity would be). Most of the people i've encountered have been either a little socially awkward, or just plain anti-social and "rude" (although I doubt they truly mean to be rude), but it's not like they have AUTISTIC tattooed on their forehead.
Again, autism varies so much from individual to individual -- that's why they call it a spectrum. Sometimes it is very noticeable, other times it's not. By the same token, it's not like every autistic kid would need to be accompanied to the dressing room. Just like the severity for every person is different, every person with autism has different needs and challenges.

And no, they don't mean to be rude.
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