Facing autism's challenges was harder when I was younger. I thought everyone was mad at me when they would be stern sounding in their speaking to me. I have very acute hearing People would repeat things over and over while raising their voices like I was deaf. I understood what they wanted but had trouble getting my body to cooperate with my mind. Today I turned 28. I am better at getting my body to cooperate, but it is still a challenge to do what I need to do. Instructions need to be slowly given and with physical prompts. Friends find it hard to wait on my slow responses.
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Diane Donaho
4/29/2013 10:44:06 am
You are one wonderful 28 "old" lady, Kim. I am so proud to know you. Knowing you has made me a better person, and much more patient and understanding. Have a great birthday!!!!!
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Lanette Ferrell
4/29/2013 05:17:08 pm
So glad you didn't let all of that get you down! You deserve to be listened to, and waited on! God has blessed me by your friendship! Happy birthday!
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Elaine Carmichael
4/30/2013 07:40:39 am
Thank you, Kim, for sharing that. I wonder sometimes if that's what our son, Aaron, now age 13, experiences.
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AuthorMy name is Kimberly Dixon. I am a non-verbal young lady who happens to have autism. I loves to write poetry and make beautiful works of art. Archives
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