Top10 reasons that Autism can really suck!

Ok- so it seems that "birthday party season" has arrived in my son's school- he is aware that parties are going on, and that he is not going to them;

So, my friends, another list

10 Autism really sucks when you cannot go to parties because you are not invited ( "we were not sure if he could/should/would come") Try INVITING him! We will let you know!

9. The most mundane of tasks become "awesome" as in "you walked to your desk! Awesome!" or the ever popular "you made it to school today. . .AWESOME" and, of course, my PERSONAL favorite the "Wow, you have your shoes tied/pants buttoned/shirt on right" Puleeeeeeze!

8. The way people will stop when they hear the word "autism" and assume they know what it means! "Oh, how is he doing, now that "The People's Court" is no longer with Wapner? Does he still only shop at Kmart?" Grrrrrrr

7. Autism sucks when stars give interviews and sound like total jerks. . .Jenny,Oh JENNY?!

6. Autism sucks when people will not give you a chance

5. Autism sucks when people see it instead of you- and you are damaged

4. Autism sucks when people are "amazed" that you "were BRAVE enough to have a child AFTER an autistic one" yeah, you know you were taking SUCH a risk!

3. Autism SUCKS when people tell you how much they ADMIRE you, like you would a hero- all parents are worth admiration when you think about it. . .

2. Autism sucks when you cannot be included because of it

The number 1 reason autism sucks? Because it hides your real self fromthe world.. .