"My husband was telling me about going out last night. He went to a pub to listen to some trad music and this young guy came in (about 18-20) and was dancing quite oddly to the music. The band got annoyed at him and was saying that he was on drugs. My husband could clearly see that the boy had autism and was just enjoying the music in the same manner as our son would, almost like he was stimming. Husband told them that it was okay that he wasn't on drugs but to leave him be as he was harming no one. He also mentioned that it may do more harm to the boy than if they leave him be. NO. They had him thrown out. My husband argued that it was wrong, left and will not return.
People know autism is out there but wouldn't recognize it if it bit them! My heart went out to that poor boy. It just made us think of what discrimination or ignorance our son will run into in his life."
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Whoa that's a sad story.The poor lad.
I often see people with autism around my town and I have also seen people staring and tutting....it is certainly better that people reserve instant judgement of others ......sometimes initial judgement is so so wrong and unfair!!
That is so sad. I think if my son was treated in that manner I would be naming and shaming the establishment. Having said that, I have found our society here in Ireland far more inclusive than others I have lived in.
My Son is in mainstream school and although he has a shared SNA the school seem reluctant to inform/educate pupils and parents alike. We have found this a nightmare as we have always been open about his condition but they seem uneasy dealing with it , they rarely even refare to his condition during meetings !!!! any advice
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