Have you ever considered that people with autism or ADHD are not disabled but, rather, are here in our midst to teach us something? What if that "something" is a lesson that only they can teach us? Perhaps they are the trendsetters, here to teach us all a better way of living and loving. What if autism and ADHD aren't really disabilities at all?
If we focus all of our attention on our differences, we will miss the innate beauty that every person possesses. It is vitally important then, that we embrace the uniqueness of every person that we meet. Be hesitant to judge. Instead, choose to listen, observe and learn. We are all teachers of something. Sadly, many of us are unaware of our giftings because they lie buried so deeply within us.
"Wherefore I put thee in rememberance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands" II Timothy 1:6
April is autism awareness month. Why not choose this month to begin looking at those who are differently-abled in a more positive light? By society's standards, anyone who does not (cannot) conform to the established norms, is somehow disabled. I personally do not like the word disabled because is suggests helplessness, inability and insufficiency. I prefer the term differently-abled because there is no negative connotation. Doing something differently doesn't mean that you're doing it wrong.
As individuals and as a collective society, we would all do well to look upon others with acceptance and compassion. We must train ourselves to look for and expect the greatness in other people, no matter what their appearance, ethnicity or social status might be.
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