Rave: Autistic girl finds way out of herself

rugen · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:58 AM

I worked at a home for autistic adults when I was in college. In the time I was there, I remember very clearly the day that I had an experience with one of them and his trucks (he collected tonka toys, matchbook, any kind of truck you could think of) that suddenly slammed home to me that yes, he was heavily autistic, but there was a person inside of there that was trying to communicate to me. I never really looked at autistic people the same again.

This video is amazing. Not just that this girl found a way out, or that her parents never gave up on her, but because it has completely changed her life now. I've been reading her blog and she's now taking regular high school classes (english for now) and starting to grab onto the dream she's always had but couldn't have because she was locked in the hell that was her body/brain.

Figured I'd share. I think this is truly awe inspiring. And like my incident with the one guy and his trucks, it may change how people look at autistic individuals in the future.

Kenyana · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:48 PM **Posts:** 120

Great story. I passed this on to one of my friends who's youngest has been diagnosed with Autism. I think he will like it.

Torlaan · **Joined:** Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:49 AM **Posts:** 110

Thank you very much for posting the video.

Enash · **Joined:** Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:24 AM **Posts:** 21

What an amazing girl, just goes to show that with dedication and persistence anything is possible. Never give up on your dreams, such an inspiration!

Thank you for posting this.

Cuchulainn SC2K · **Joined:** Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:56 PM **Posts:** 1020

Pretty incredible story.

Reminiscent of the movie "Awakenings".

Sagard · **Joined:** Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:02 PM **Posts:** 114

Wow. That's pretty amazing.

Snarky00 · **Joined:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:24 PM **Posts:** 868

It's amazing that there seems to be a fully aware intelligent person locked up in there. It certainly changed my perspective.

Lord Traxor · **Joined:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:35 PM **Posts:** 518

That is crazy, it scares me to think there are other out there that never had their chance to be heard and/or acknowledged.

Drajeck · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:46 AM **Posts:** 1323

I shared the email with a friend who has an autistic child. One of the most interesting and inspiring things I've seen in a long time. Thanks.

Drajeck · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:46 AM **Posts:** 1323

Oops, shared video not email. You got my intent I'm sure though.

Evilundead Afterlife · **Joined:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:27 AM **Posts:** 781

That was amazing and thanks for sharing the video

Rokhan · **Posted:** Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:14 AM

My wife is a special education teacher. I shared this story with her and she loved it. Thanks for sharing it.

Steeleye Landsaver · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:16 AM **Posts:** 147

thanks. It is an amazing story.

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