“DON’T JUDGE ME… You can’t handle half of what I’ve dealt with. There’s a reason I do what I do… There’s a reason I’m what I am.”

~ Anonymous

“I don’t think the worst thing that could happen to me is raising a child with special needs. I think the worst thing is to raise a child who is cruel to those with special needs.”

~ Anonymous

“A worried mother does better research than the FBI.”

~ Anonymous

“A child with autism sees things differently than we do. Perceives things in a different light. Can perceive things in ways we could never imagine.”

~ Anonymous

“Don’t underestimate a person with autism. Try to understand them.”

~ Anonymous

“Autism is not something I have. It is integral to who I am. Eliminate the autism, and you eliminate me. When you say you want a cure, you are saying I should be put to death. Think about it."

~ Parrish S. Knight

“Autism never sleeps, so mummy is cranky, and I think she needs a nap.”

~ Anonymous

“People don’t always need advice. Sometimes all they need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand them."

~ Anonymous

“Autism (with a capital “A”) to me, says that I accept my child wholly. I celebrate his differences and his quirky-ness. I advocate diversity. I try to empower him. I am proud of his successes, no matter how small they seem. I hope he holds onto the compassion he has in his heart into adulthood. I do not think he needs “fixing”. I am proud that he is my son, and sometimes I am humbled by that very same thought.”

~ Anonymous

“When life gives you lemons, make grape juice, and watch the world wonder how you did it.”

~ Anonymous

“God created autism to help offset the excessive number of boring people on Earth.”

~ Anonymous

“Doctors look at me and say I’m autistic, but my mummy holds me and says I’m perfect.”

~ Anonymous

“I didn’t get where I am today by not being autistic.”

~ Larry Arnold

“Universities are renowned for their tolerance of unusual characters, especially if they show originality and dedication to their research. I have often made the comment that not only are universities a 'cathedral' for worship of knowledge, they are also 'sheltered workshops' for the socially challenged.”

~ Tony Attwood

"'Araid' is a country with no exit visa."

~ Audre Lorde