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Life through the lens of Asperger's Syndrome.

by Lynne Soraya

Lynne Soraya is the nom de plume for a writer with Asperger's Syndrome. See full bio

April 19, 2008, Autism

Comments on "Autism: The Musical (On The Importance of Teachers)"

Autism: The Musical (On The Importance of Teachers)

By Lynne Soraya on April 19, 2008 in Asperger's Diary

Unless a person personally knows someone with autism or Asperger's (and has experienced just what we can do), the first thing that doesn't jump to mind isn't talent, it's disability. It's what people with autism or Asperger's Syndrome can't do, not what they can. HBO's recent documentary Autism: The Musical, follows a mother's quest to challenge those pre-suppositions, both for her child and others like him. Read More

This film really impacted me too

Submitted by ariane on April 20, 2008 - 6:46am.

I felt the same way about this film. I have tried very hard to help teachers reach these students...some have, some have not. I will always continue trying...

Hi,It would especially

Submitted by Autism Miracle on May 13, 2008 - 8:59pm.

Hi,It would especially heartbreaking if your child is suffering from autism...!!

difficulties

Submitted by daral on November 24, 2008 - 5:54am.

Child have many difficulties with teacher. Many teacher are solved tese difficulties but some teacher are not solved that difficulties. It is not good. Good teacher solved child problem.