Junior Positively Autistic: Ryan's Spectrum Talk 01/03 by Positively Autistic | Blog Talk Radio

Happy New Year Everyone!  Tune into the next broadcast of Junior Positively Autistic: Ryan's Spectrum Talk.   PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SHOW TIME.  This broadcast will air Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 at 6 pm United States Eastern Standard Time, 3 pm United States Pacific Standard Time, and 11 pm UK time.

During this broadcast, I will reflect on 2012, a year of autism awareness, college graduation, and many new opportunities.  Tune into what will surely be another great show!

Junior Positively Autistic: Ryan's Spectrum Talk 01/03 by Positively Autistic | Blog Talk Radio

Teen with Aspergers becomes Homecoming King

A teen with Aspergers Syndrome was recently named Homecoming King at his Metro Detroit high school.  It was not a joke or a prank of any sort, just the result of some very dedicated and understanding friends.  Eighteen year old Danny Leideker has a lot to be thankful for.  He is attending the Linden High School Homecoming Dance, probably at this very moment as I write these words.  He had two girls that agreed to take turns dancing with him just to show him what it felt like.  Friends on the varsity football team have spent time showing Danny proper social behavior.  This is something that every teen on the spectrum hopes for, including myself when I was in high school, but very few ever receive.  I am happy for Danny to have the help and support of his family and so many great friends.  To read more on this story, click on the following link:

http://www.freep.com/article/20121006/NEWS01/310060036/At-homecoming-and-in-friends-eyes-Linden-teen-with-autism-is-king?odyssey=nav%7Chead

Anxiety Poem

Here is a poem I wrote about anxiety that I feel I should share with my readers:

Anxiety: By Ryan Comins

Irrational Fear

Grips me at

The times where

I am most vulnerable.

When I am anxious

It is at these times

When my decisions

Seem irrelevant

My accomplishments

Seem null.

Everything I am

Is dictated by my fears

My feelings

Determine all

Such are the challenges

Of anxiety.

*I reserve all rights to this poem.  Although, anyone familiar with poetry knows that trying to sell it is no quick and easy way to make money.  It is done through passion or not at all.  

Employers Gaining Awareness

Employer autism awareness is rising.  More companies are realizing the benefits of hiring high functioning autistic individuals.  Apart from our dedication to what is interesting to us, employers also don't have to worry about excessive socialization for those with high functioning autism.

Now, you won't be able to read this entire source unless you subscribe to this newspaper, which costs a bit of money.  I didn't read the whole article, but I think it is more important to know that the autism awareness message is being heard by employers.  To read my source, click here: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/print-edition/2012/09/14/awareness-growing-for-benefits-those.html

Autistic Decals on Cars?

What do you think about this idea?  A man in Texas is pushing for decals to be manufactured and provided for drivers who are on the autism spectrum.  This, he says, will give police and emergency officials the information they need to make appropriate decisions based on the individual's specific needs.  For more information, click here.  I personally think that this is a good idea because, if a high functioning individual with autism is pulled over, for whatever reason, the pressure of the situation could trigger a meltdown.  This would give law enforcement officials the necessary information they need to know that their own safety is not compromised. There should also be training in place for law enforcement officials so that they know how to react to a situation such as that.  The same with fire fighters and emergency respond personnel.  These are my thoughts on this idea.  Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment box below.