Autism
By Hera Hestia
@Herahestia93 (152)
Indonesia
November 13, 2022 4:00am CST
I have a cousin with special needs.He is now 19 years old.He has autism, he happens to be the autistic type who doesn't speak at all.When I stayed at his house about 3 years ago, I had the opportunity to take care of my cousin. Even though he didn't speak, he understood, more than understood, he seemed to be a genius.
Taking care of him is sometimes easy, sometimes difficult. Especially when he started tantrums. Even so, my aunt really loves him.
Hopefully healthy always for my aunt and cousin
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@arunima25 (89330)
• Bangalore, India
13 Nov 22
I am a special educator and work with students with special needs and their families. Many of them are autistic. Even my younger daughter is on spectrum.
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@arunima25 (89330)
• Bangalore, India
14 Nov 22
@Herahestia93 I can't say that I am an expert but yes, I have learnt a lot in my journey. And still learning each day. Each child with autism is unique and has something to teach me.
@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
@arunima25 I also believe that autistic children are unique.
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
Very kind, you must have really understood how to take good care of autistic children
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@Hanbinandaeyo (3301)
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13 Nov 22
Autistic people tends to be very talented at a specific stuff and tends to be genius..
I hope him well
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@Hanbinandaeyo (3301)
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16 Nov 22
@Herahestia93 no worries..
When I was in High School I get to know some people that have special needs and completely understand them
@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
That's right, thanks for the kind words
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@averygirl72 (38537)
• Philippines
14 Nov 22
With lots of love and support and patience I hope everything will be alright. I hope he keeps on improving everyday
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you have a good day
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
13 Nov 22
It is great that he has such a wonderful mother.
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
13 Nov 22
Yes, I agree. Being a mother of a child with special needs is not easy. My aunt is a great and loving mother.
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
Yes, when he was diagnosed with autism, his parents took him to therapy.
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@sallypup (63229)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Nov 22
I worry about folks that have autism. One of my niece's son has autism. She is not a rich person. I'm not sure what they plan to do about the son. He is at least college age. I hope they will find a way for him to have a meaningful life that also brings in money.
@sallypup (63229)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Nov 22
@Herahestia93 Are there group homes for folks having such troubles in your country? Work programs?
@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
I'm also worried about my cousin's future.
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 22
@sallypup I am not sure. it's good if there is a special work training program for children with special needs
@Kandae11 (55921)
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13 Nov 22
Sounds like one of my nephews. He does not speak either but has special instincts and shows a lot of intelligence. He was quite okay , developing like a normal child including beginning to talk, then after 2 years he was diagnosed with autism. His parents blame it on the vaccines he was given as a baby.
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