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My autism makes me do things and I doesn't understand why.
I sometimes hurt other children and sometimes make them cry.
I don't always understand the words you say with the sounds of the lights buzzing round my brain.
... ... The tiny noises you can't hear I hear again and again and again!

I need the rules to be followed and I don't like it when they're not.
I forget I'm not an ...adult and I tell you off.....a lot!
Sometimes when you come near me I think you are invading my space.
I may have an extreme reaction because I feel you're in my face!

I like to be first at everything and may push you in the queue.
I do not mean to be rude it's just something that I do.
I like to be the leader and take control of how we play.
I may get cross when I find that you will not play my way.

I don't like getting into trouble and I want to be your friend.
The unkind things I sometimes do are because my brain won't mend.
You may see me spin,hand flapping and body shaking till I go red.
It's just my way of coping with the lack of balance in my head.

I get fixated on a topic and will speak of it all day.
I do not mean to bore you but it's important to me to say.
So next time you see a meltdown, don't look and laugh and stare.
The child is not always naughty. Please be AUTISM AWARE