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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an Asperger's daughter who is 16, and we think she is fantastic they way she is.  We are glad she is different and that she stands out. So it certainly doesn't hurt my feeling if people describe her as different. She's a happy and funny person and manages to put people at ease but at the same time will correct them kindly if they say something about autism she disagrees with.  She has very strong opinions about autism and about how to dea with the "normals" as she calls them.   She tells me the other kids treat her well and give her lots of compliments and she says she tries her best to think of something nice to say in return, but because of the way her mind works, she oftens ends up making everyone laugh. For example she told one girl who complimented her about her clothes, " I like the way your dressed too. That green top reminds me of the cutest frog." I asked her if she thought that comment hurt the girl's feeling and she said, "I don't think so because it was at lunch and  she laughed so hard milk came out of her nose. I was really cool. "  We love everyday with her because she is so unique.[/quote]

I love the way you describe your daughter with such love and delight, her peer group, and the compliment she gave her friend!  Those are all just fabulous and gave me a huge smile.[/quote]

Thank you.  She brings us so much joy.  I know some parents with aspergers kids who really worry about their kids.  We  feel very blessed that she is happy and doen't suffer from depression or anxiety, that often go along with autism. We are very fortunate.[/quote]

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