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Video: A Way of Describing Autism
Author: s
Description: Dave Spicer's analogy of autistic people to different kinds of unusual rocks. (He wrote the words, I did the video. Used his words with his written permission.)
Duration: 2 seconds
Date: MiƩ 12-31-1969 18:00
Rated: 4
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> Catherine8here said on 09-15-2008 at 03:49:
My son Michael is 9 and has to be the last one, tiger eye! He is yet to be discovered, and it hurts! Tiger eye, also being the eye of a little tiger who strangles us, rips everything, and causes alot of stress for his family, yet he is strong and powerfully built, and sees a different world to us. At times he is just a fury cute thing, I want to cuddle, always has been good looking and loved.

> angelinaisback said on 09-14-2008 at 11:35:
This is the very theory I am using for parents to learn about autism on my channel,I love the way those of us (with the Nerotypical's who see as we do also)and relate to other's so that we understand.Thank you sir for this video

> angelinaisback said on 09-13-2008 at 09:49:
I am autistic high functioning 46 and not diagnosed until 46,I am there for you without question. You now have my attention as well as youtube address,I can prove that I am all the stones no matter what the doctor's say that it is not possible,that is why I was misdiagnoised for so long..Let me know. Thank you.

> peaceandloveletsblow said on 09-13-2008 at 04:21:
quick answer is they don't have imitation ability, which help us learn and socialize and exist according to the outside world.learn to paint if your blind, learn to play music deaf.

> silentmiaow said on 09-10-2008 at 10:29:
Google Dave Spicer, include autism in the search, and you can find the man who wrote the text, which is also on the Autism Network International website. You can ask him for permission to use it, just as I asked him permission to use it in this video.

> silentmiaow said on 09-10-2008 at 10:28:
Many autistic people, including the man who wrote the text, don't see saying "autistic person" as any worse than saying "Catholic person". Nobody assumes that calling someone a Catholic person or even a Catholic is, in that context, "putting the religion before the person," so it's the same with autism for some people. In this context it's better to call people what they prefer to be called, and that varies from person to person.

> silentmiaow said on 09-10-2008 at 10:27:
It was a description of different people's autistic traits, written by an autistic person. His name is Dave Spicer if you want to look him up and ask him, he has a website. Just make sure to include autism in the search because there are a few different Dave Spicers.

> mindlessponderer said on 09-06-2008 at 01:55:
I everyone watching this! I have been trying to message individuals but I think this might be quicker... I am writting a short story about Autism and I need references! if you are friends or family of someone who is Autistic, or you are autistic and would like to help me, please message me! Any help would be really appreciated!

> chrisaira said on 09-02-2008 at 05:54:
ive got my special intrest and rituals, one of my rituals is to make sure my collection is safe after someone leave smy room to make sure nothings been stolen (i collect doctor who action figures) and i dont hid everything and reveal everything bit of both to be honets, my special intrest is a televison show called dr who, it says in this comment that i collect the aaction figures from that show.

> p717 said on 08-22-2008 at 18:26:
I like the analogy. It seems appropriate because most autistic folks including myself are fascinated with gems and minerals.

> Dragontail1992 said on 08-22-2008 at 12:08:
That was amazing. Very good explanation^^

> Devilishish said on 08-19-2008 at 00:54:
funny voice

> personfromafar said on 08-17-2008 at 18:48:
heheeheheeShe did something hidden.She described autistic people but the traits she listed are all traits of many people if not all to some degree.x = the stone traitsIf Autistic people = xand Non-Autistic people = xThen Autistic people = Non-Autistic peopleWe're the similar and all exist with life.

> KEOFFRYX said on 08-16-2008 at 08:53:
Alas, Autism is a blessing and a curse, while you have quite an advanced mind, you will never fit in socially. What good is a very high IQ if nobody can test you?What good is an advanced vocabulary if your communication skills are terrible?

> MissMolly32 said on 08-14-2008 at 01:31:
amazing thankyou.

> 2darbit said on 08-08-2008 at 20:00:
thats a wonderful way to understand. I have many rocks and stones thru-out my house. I would be the complex stone, but I am the tiger eye too because I like to keep moving.I have a question for anyone interested in answering. Where are the older others, the seniors with aspergers.

> miraclevoice said on 08-06-2008 at 11:05:
What a wonderful video.I have ASD and am 27 and appreciate the such a simple, but poweful, explanation.

> mwr0585 said on 07-27-2008 at 11:38:
Great vid man my older brother has autism and its great to see somebody that cares and takes the time

> ghjab4 said on 07-24-2008 at 12:01:
Dave and Amanda,Thank you for putting so simply the complexity and beauty of autism. I am reminded of a diamond;ORIGINALLY a living organismTRANSFORMED into "just" a lump of coalCOMPRESSED to expose its inner beautyCARVED into a jewel with many facetsVALUED by many but MOST precious to its Creator. THANK YOU!

> LucyShy said on 07-24-2008 at 01:15:
Fourth stone, definitely.

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