Yup it is really sad which is why it's so important to teach these folks socially appropriate actions at an early age, particularly if they are prone to impulsive anti-social behavior. Someone looking for an employee, a mate, or even a friend doesn't want to deal with an individual that emotionally melts down or makes other people uncomf…
Yup it is really sad which is why it's so important to teach these folks socially appropriate actions at an early age, particularly if they are prone to impulsive anti-social behavior. Someone looking for an employee, a mate, or even a friend doesn't want to deal with an individual that emotionally melts down or makes other people uncomfortable, even if that's "just how they are".
We are expected to conform to society, not the other way around (despite the grievance monger claims to the contrary). To put it bluntly, we all have crosses in life to bear and many of them aren't fair. These folks have been dealt a bad hand but accepting it and dealing with it is the only way forward.
The good news is that people with autism (provided it's not so severe it impedes communication) can be taught these acceptable behaviors and fit in to a large extent. The key though is recognizing there's an issue and not making excuses for it. It gets harder with time the more ingrained it becomes. Having been through this personally with a loved one I know it's possible, but it can be really trying at times.
Agree. His life would have been so much easier if he had grown up understanding his limitations and learning coping skills while young.
I do what I can. Try to lead by example and suggest appropriate responses. I tell stories about other people and things that have happened and how they responded-good or bed. Don’t scold unless I have to.
He has no family left. I’ve pushed the church members to get involved and help, but he’s difficult at times, so interaction is more limited than it would be otherwise. 🤷🏼
Yup it is really sad which is why it's so important to teach these folks socially appropriate actions at an early age, particularly if they are prone to impulsive anti-social behavior. Someone looking for an employee, a mate, or even a friend doesn't want to deal with an individual that emotionally melts down or makes other people uncomfortable, even if that's "just how they are".
We are expected to conform to society, not the other way around (despite the grievance monger claims to the contrary). To put it bluntly, we all have crosses in life to bear and many of them aren't fair. These folks have been dealt a bad hand but accepting it and dealing with it is the only way forward.
The good news is that people with autism (provided it's not so severe it impedes communication) can be taught these acceptable behaviors and fit in to a large extent. The key though is recognizing there's an issue and not making excuses for it. It gets harder with time the more ingrained it becomes. Having been through this personally with a loved one I know it's possible, but it can be really trying at times.
Agree. His life would have been so much easier if he had grown up understanding his limitations and learning coping skills while young.
I do what I can. Try to lead by example and suggest appropriate responses. I tell stories about other people and things that have happened and how they responded-good or bed. Don’t scold unless I have to.
He has no family left. I’ve pushed the church members to get involved and help, but he’s difficult at times, so interaction is more limited than it would be otherwise. 🤷🏼
Are you saying you know him personally?
His mother and I were good friends