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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 588191" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>The loud voice is still in his head...lol. Yes, it is me. Although, really, it's not that loud. He just thinks everything is loud...lol. </p><p></p><p>He is much less literal and anal now that he is nineteen, but he really likes to have order in his room. His room is the cleanest in the house. Nothing is EVER moved even an inch. But basically he has outgrown a lot of his autism-isms, but he can still recite an episode from his favorite shows verbatim. And he likes to watch them over and over again. </p><p></p><p>Anyone notice, though, that their own high functioning autistics are far more "normal" than they used to be? My son can transition, has a great sense of humor, especially with word play, and went from a nervous, raging toddler to an easygoing, cheerful young man. A lot of his old behaviors, like meltdowns or sucking his shirt until it was wet from neck to halfway down no longer exist and he is mindful of how he behaves in public. </p><p></p><p>I was told that autism, being a developmental disability, does get better and that the autistics tend to "grow up" completely (whatever complete for them IS) around 30 rather than 18. I see lots of growth. Sonic really wants his own apartment. Of course, he will be in a Section 8 house that has an overseer, but he will still be mostly on his own there and I know he can do it. We didn't feel this would ever be possible, looking at his early years and how delayed he was. He will also be able to work in the community, although not at a job where he has to multi-task. It's far more than we expected. He reached about a sixth grade level academically and is very good at repetitive jobs and manual labor jobs. He can also do a cash register really well.</p><p></p><p>He was never considered an Aspie, yet he has done better than most Aspies I know. He is my hero. I'm very proud of him. THat's my tribute to him on Autism Day <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 588191, member: 1550"] The loud voice is still in his head...lol. Yes, it is me. Although, really, it's not that loud. He just thinks everything is loud...lol. He is much less literal and anal now that he is nineteen, but he really likes to have order in his room. His room is the cleanest in the house. Nothing is EVER moved even an inch. But basically he has outgrown a lot of his autism-isms, but he can still recite an episode from his favorite shows verbatim. And he likes to watch them over and over again. Anyone notice, though, that their own high functioning autistics are far more "normal" than they used to be? My son can transition, has a great sense of humor, especially with word play, and went from a nervous, raging toddler to an easygoing, cheerful young man. A lot of his old behaviors, like meltdowns or sucking his shirt until it was wet from neck to halfway down no longer exist and he is mindful of how he behaves in public. I was told that autism, being a developmental disability, does get better and that the autistics tend to "grow up" completely (whatever complete for them IS) around 30 rather than 18. I see lots of growth. Sonic really wants his own apartment. Of course, he will be in a Section 8 house that has an overseer, but he will still be mostly on his own there and I know he can do it. We didn't feel this would ever be possible, looking at his early years and how delayed he was. He will also be able to work in the community, although not at a job where he has to multi-task. It's far more than we expected. He reached about a sixth grade level academically and is very good at repetitive jobs and manual labor jobs. He can also do a cash register really well. He was never considered an Aspie, yet he has done better than most Aspies I know. He is my hero. I'm very proud of him. THat's my tribute to him on Autism Day :) [/QUOTE]
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