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Script
(An autistic child sings during a schoollesson very loudly)
(Me) Have you ever wondered why your best friend repeatedlysings
during your schoollesson?
(Child keeps on singing,another child sighs in worry)
(Teen screams in horror)
(Me) Or why your sister keeps on screaming in fear of seeing a spotty
sock?
(Teen’s screams can be heard behinda door)
(Me) Well,what if I’d told you that there is a reason for all of these
‘particular’ actions and behaviours.
(Person saying ‘Huh?’)
(Me) You see, we all function differentlyas does our interests, behaviour
and how we adapt the environment around us. And luckily, there is a
reason why some humans see the world differently to someone who
understands it more,this is known as autism.
(Person say ‘Ooooohhhh!’)
(Me) There are a lot of people who have this condition, and because of
this we refer to those who live with as autistics. Autistics are normal
people too, they can eat, sleep and show emotions.But the only
differenceis that autistics can speak, act and think in a certain way, and
they piece together these daily routines to a particular manner.
(During this paragraph,an autistic teen does the actions that I
describe)
(Me) The issue brought forward is that autism is a huge, huge spectrum
disorder,and because of this, behaviours in differentautistics can range
from the very clever to the very odd.Within this disorder,there are so
many types, but the most commontypes are the classic autism disorder
and Asperger’s Syndrome.The only differenceis with Asperger’s is that
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the individual has trouble with social interaction and non-verbal
communication.
(Whilst this goes on, a child mumbles with strugglingto interact
with others)
(Me) Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition, for it is a lifelong
mental disorderand cannot be removed from the brain physically, but
they can beat it by trying to fight the odds it brings and becomemore
interactive with others. However, it can be difficultat times. In terms of
cause, there are scientists doing their besteveryday to find a possible
cause for the condition, but all we can really say is that some people
sufferfrom what is known as a disorderof neural development.
(Whilst talking aboutinteraction,a child interacts with other
children)
(Me) In terms of diagnosis,you can be referred to your local GP to ask
any questions or ask them about what you might be facing. If your child
is autistic, you can ask for specialistto come to your home or their
schoolto analyse their child’s actions and behaviour to get a good idea
of what they are experiencing.You can find out more about autism by
searching on the National Autistic Society and other website associated
with helping those with the condition. Togetherwe can build more
bridges throughout communication and interaction, togetherwe can
break down barriers and help with the fact that autism, which is actually
a lot more commonthan mostpeople think, is not a illness, but rather a
way of making an individual special.
(Person talking to someonewin a good conversationto gain more
confidence)
(Me) Finally, I’d like to express my thoughts of living and embracing with
autism. For me autism is like a trinket, a special ability that helps me
through the odds and helps me achieve many things that I couldn’t think
I could do. However, it can sometimes bring on disadvantages such as
prolonged grieving for a loved one who has died and cannot move on
from the worst. It is a properstruggle.
(I cry during this as well as cheer and chuckle for the
achievements)
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(Me) If you know someone who is autistic, you can help them move
through the odds and help fit into friendship and build bridges towards a
wider community.
Don’t judge the disorder,help the Disorder.
Thank You
