Autism from a Father's Point of View

Quotes

Written on November 10, 2010 by Stuart Duncan

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When I think of past famous people, I think of quotes… things they’ve said that people have put into books or just continue to share. For the most part, that’s all that is left of these famous people. Motivational, inspirational, wise, etc. things that they’ve said that endure the test of time long after they’re gone.

Now, it may be selfish of me to say it but… I want that. I am not rich, nor famous, nor powerful. I have no lasting impression to leave and no way to make a mark on the world. I would love to be remembered for having made a difference in the world, especially in the world of Autism. But the sad reality is that once I’m gone, family and friends will miss me but that’ll be that.

So it got me to thinking, what do I have to contribute if not money or knowledge? Well, I can write a decent quote, it turns out. At least, that’s what I’m told. And since it’s not usually the charitable work or amazing things that people have done that get them remembered by the vast majority of the people, it’s their quotes, then maybe I can do that too.

Maybe one day, way off in the future, someone will happen upon something I said once and they’ll share it. And even though I will no longer be around, I will not have been forgotten. My words may just touch someone and help them feel a little better, a little wiser or maybe just put a smile on their face.

Yes, it is selfish of me to want that. But it’s all I have to give when I think to the future. And so, I write, and I record the things I say. Maybe one day, it’ll be worth it. I hope you like them.

Below I’ve put together a list of them… some are by others, I’ve put their name in if it is. The rest truly are from me.

• “Don't Tell Me, Inform Me. Don't Include Me, Involve Me. Don't Judge Me, Accept Me.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Never underestimate someone with Autism because there could be brilliance struggling to get out.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Hugs may come less frequently from someone with autism but when they do, you know it means everything.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Having a child with Autism can mess with your head: You feel like you can move mountains for them yet you're powerless at the same time.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Have a child with autism? Give them a kiss tonight before you go to bed. It's your chance to share, and their chance to receive.. lovingly.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “I like to think of my son as having an extra puzzle piece rather than missing one.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Parent's job = Prepare the child for the world.
Parent of autistic child's job = Prepare the world for the child.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “One thing you should and will learn from someone with Autism is "take nothing for granted, no matter how trivial it may seem."”
by Stuart Duncan
• “I hope everyone can examine what is the most important relationship in life — the relationship between parent and child”
by Jet Li

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