iiAutism - Autism Hwy

These days everything good has a lower case i in front of it.

It used to be that the upper case I ruled the day. I am, I learn, I can, I have, I conquer.That is no longer the only case.

With so many inter-connections through technological wonders we chit-chat with each other globally as if we virtually live next door.

The day is now all about: inet, iphone, ipad, ipod, iconquer!

It’s no wonder that I stands for Incredible. “I” is no longer just the icon for one’s Ego it has been joined by it’s re-invented lower-case form. We now clearly have two ‘selfs’: I and i.

This new lower case i, is perhaps our new identity. Our cyber/technological selves.

Our “iself.”

So following that thought process I turn to Autism (as I always do.) Call me crazy but, I view Autism as another of these connective technological “itools.”

The fact-finding missions that you immerse yourself in as a parent of and a friend to Autistic people is fascinating. I have discovered so much about myself, my Autistic loved ones and all human behaviors through this portal of brain~difference. Connecting my mind to the amazing layers of all connectivity not often considered. I look forward to the day when the rest of our world’s minds do too!

The main message Autistic voice’s are sending today is :“presume competence.” Presume competence in all people, verbal, non verbal, on the spectrum, off the spectrum, deaf, blind etc. I believe it shows immense integrity to assume the very best in others. To not judge if others have differing navigational skills and ways of being. Understanding that in life there is always more than meets the eye/label when it comes to people.

So I will take “presume competence” another step and say “intelligence intact.” When meeting an Autistic or other diversely-abled person~ KNOW that they have intelligence intact. Communicating their intelligence will manifest in differing ways…but, KNOW it is there. Iintact.

So I will place two lower case “i’s” in front of Autism because as we know Autism does amplify life!!

“Intelligence intact Autism!”