http://www.alternet.org/katrina/26871/
New Orleans Police Department has become corrupt over the last 10 years. It is said that the officers are not paid enough so it makes them feel like they can do what they feel like doing. Officers from New Orleans do as much as rape people, beat people, and even get paid for keeping secrets about drug stashes from their department. This article says that the department is very stressed because of all of the corruption. I do not blame the department for feeling this way at all. After something like this happens it seems almost as if you would not know how to handle it. And the worst part of it all is that it all just keep happening. In a situation like this you cannot just keep firing and hiring employees because you can't find people who are trained in law enforcement just down the street. Being a police officer takes a lot of training and work. This article states that eight different officers were arrested in only a six month period. This is not a coincidence. This is officers who are not getting paid enough so they do what they want. It is beyond unfair that some officers are using the label of a police officer just to get into women's houses so that they can rape them. Some officers are even kidnapping. These cops arrest people daily for doing all of the crimes that they are commiting. New Orleans police department is so corrupt and only seems to be getting worse. I would love to keep researching on this topic to find out more about 2011 to see where is it going now and if it is getting better or worse.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
John Beemer
http://www.wnem.com/story/15217534/msp-trooper-faces-super-drunk-driving-charges
New Years of 2011 John Beemer was involved in a two car crash. Beemer was highly intoxicated while driving on Gratiot and Orr in Thomas Township. Beemer was not on duty but in my opinion should not have been doing such a thing when he pulls people over every night for doing exactly what he was doing. The other car involved had several injured passengers in it and they were sent to the hospital. The reason I chose to write about this is because I have one specific question: Would Beemer have been punished if there was no other car involved and no one was injured. A lot of times you hear of officers getting away with crimes because of their job title. I strongly feel as if Beemer was only pulled over for drunk driving that the officer would have let him go and just given him a ride home because he would have known the officer.
Beemer may face charges up to $8,000 because of the new "super drunk" law. Alcohol treatment is also mandatory for him. Beemer has also had previous offenses for driving while intoxicated. This is his second offense. Beemer has not worked since then and I feel that he should never be able to return to any job field involving the law. He deserves the punishment that any other citizen would recieve.
New Years of 2011 John Beemer was involved in a two car crash. Beemer was highly intoxicated while driving on Gratiot and Orr in Thomas Township. Beemer was not on duty but in my opinion should not have been doing such a thing when he pulls people over every night for doing exactly what he was doing. The other car involved had several injured passengers in it and they were sent to the hospital. The reason I chose to write about this is because I have one specific question: Would Beemer have been punished if there was no other car involved and no one was injured. A lot of times you hear of officers getting away with crimes because of their job title. I strongly feel as if Beemer was only pulled over for drunk driving that the officer would have let him go and just given him a ride home because he would have known the officer.
Beemer may face charges up to $8,000 because of the new "super drunk" law. Alcohol treatment is also mandatory for him. Beemer has also had previous offenses for driving while intoxicated. This is his second offense. Beemer has not worked since then and I feel that he should never be able to return to any job field involving the law. He deserves the punishment that any other citizen would recieve.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Do Police Officers always follow rules?
One thing that has always bothered me are hypocrites. Everyone has been one in their life and sometimes it's hard not to but it does happen and it really does irritate me. The main one's that bother me are police officers. Many police officers arrest people for drunk driving every night. How is it fair that those people go to jail for drinking and driving but when police officers drink and drive nothing happens? It's not! How often do you see a cop texting and driving? I've seen it too many times. If it was any other person they would get a ticket for it but most police officers seem to automatically think just because they are cops they can do what they want. And the worst part of it all is that you see it when they are on duty.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/drunk-driver-blamed-for-crash-fire-and-power-outage-in-sylmar.html
This is an article of a police officer who was caught drunk driving. In this particular article the officer was arrested because he did harm someone else. I feel like if he did not harm anyone and was just pulled over for driving poorly that the officer would not have given him a ticket. Not all police officers are this way but it is important for those people to make the right decisions if they are treating people who don't the way they do. It's just respect.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/drunk-driver-blamed-for-crash-fire-and-power-outage-in-sylmar.html
This is an article of a police officer who was caught drunk driving. In this particular article the officer was arrested because he did harm someone else. I feel like if he did not harm anyone and was just pulled over for driving poorly that the officer would not have given him a ticket. Not all police officers are this way but it is important for those people to make the right decisions if they are treating people who don't the way they do. It's just respect.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween!
http://www.autismsupport.org/halloween.html
Halloween is a holiday that I have always enjoyed. The thing I do not like about it though is as you age it is almost as if you shouldn't go trick or treating. Last year I went with my best friend and her two cousins. Her one cousin, Logan, has autism and his younger brother, Connor, does not. We all dressed up and went trick or treating. I dressed up as a graduate and Logan was dressed up as Wall-E. Logan loves Wall-e; the video games, the movie, and the character. He loves quoting lines from the movie or explaining plays that happen in the video game. Logan has a mind of his own and is interesting no matter where you are or who you are with. When we went trick or treating I stayed with Logan and my best friend was with Connor. Logan and I moved a little bit slower than Chelsey and Connor but we enjoyed the entire night. He had a great time studying every one's costumes and all the different types of candy. He is very similar to other kids in many ways, he loves candy but does not quite understand or like when people give out things like apples or pop corn. They all just want candy. Logan also liked looking at the pets that people took with them. He loves looking at dogs and explaining how they are similar to the dogs that he has. This link may help you understand how it can be different with a child with special needs but how it is still important for them to be able to enjoy the holiday.
Halloween is a holiday that I have always enjoyed. The thing I do not like about it though is as you age it is almost as if you shouldn't go trick or treating. Last year I went with my best friend and her two cousins. Her one cousin, Logan, has autism and his younger brother, Connor, does not. We all dressed up and went trick or treating. I dressed up as a graduate and Logan was dressed up as Wall-E. Logan loves Wall-e; the video games, the movie, and the character. He loves quoting lines from the movie or explaining plays that happen in the video game. Logan has a mind of his own and is interesting no matter where you are or who you are with. When we went trick or treating I stayed with Logan and my best friend was with Connor. Logan and I moved a little bit slower than Chelsey and Connor but we enjoyed the entire night. He had a great time studying every one's costumes and all the different types of candy. He is very similar to other kids in many ways, he loves candy but does not quite understand or like when people give out things like apples or pop corn. They all just want candy. Logan also liked looking at the pets that people took with them. He loves looking at dogs and explaining how they are similar to the dogs that he has. This link may help you understand how it can be different with a child with special needs but how it is still important for them to be able to enjoy the holiday.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Parenting
http://www.lucasworks.org/parenting-autistic-child.html
Parenting someone who has autism is definitely not the easiest thing in the world. It takes a huge amount of patience and a lot of support. The most important thing to remember in my eyes is to treat a child with autism as equal as you would a child without autism. It is definitely not easy because it takes different methods and the children do act different but you can not favor one child over another.
When the child is younger is when it is the hardest. Autistic children around the age of 5-10 is probably the most difficult. When they are mad they might scream until you can find a way to calm them or they might do something as crazy as hit themselves in the head with objects because they do not know any other way to express their anger. Young autistic children seem to be more violent when under stress than any other child. In a way it seems that children with autism can be very selfish but it is not something that is intentional.
When the child is younger is when it is the hardest. Autistic children around the age of 5-10 is probably the most difficult. When they are mad they might scream until you can find a way to calm them or they might do something as crazy as hit themselves in the head with objects because they do not know any other way to express their anger. Young autistic children seem to be more violent when under stress than any other child. In a way it seems that children with autism can be very selfish but it is not something that is intentional.
A boy that I know, named Logan with autism is 10 years old and has a 6 year old brother, named Connor who does not have autism. I really like the way that they are parented because both their mother and their father treat both children equally. If Logan is bad and deserves punishment even if it was because of his autism his parents will give him punishment because they would do the same thing if Connor did something that he should not have. Logan may have different methods of controlling his anger but his parents to not give him any special treats that they would not for Connor. One thing to keep in mind is that children with autism may need more attention that children without autism but that can not be changed. This should not mean that you like one child over the other because they should all be treated equal.
Something that many people have trouble with is understanding children with autism and this is because a lot of times these children have trouble expressing their feelings. You find this more when the children are lower functioning but you may also find it occasionally with higher functioning autistics. If you tell a joke that most people would find funny, a lot of times someone with autism would not understand the punch line. There has also been arguments that people with autism can not love because some can not speak. Everyone has the ability to love and everyone does it in their own way. Every child is different and it is important to keep the same sense of parenting for every child, no matter the condition.
Something that many people have trouble with is understanding children with autism and this is because a lot of times these children have trouble expressing their feelings. You find this more when the children are lower functioning but you may also find it occasionally with higher functioning autistics. If you tell a joke that most people would find funny, a lot of times someone with autism would not understand the punch line. There has also been arguments that people with autism can not love because some can not speak. Everyone has the ability to love and everyone does it in their own way. Every child is different and it is important to keep the same sense of parenting for every child, no matter the condition.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
What is a Sensory Room?
Sensory rooms are something that most people with Autism have seen before. A simple run down of what a sensory room is would be a place where someone with Autism can be themselves and relax. A good way of describing it to a human would be like getting a massage. It calms you down and relaxes you.
Last year was the first time I saw a sensory room and it was located at Arrowwood School. When you walk in the room, whether you have autism or not, you automatically feel relaxed. The lighting is low and definitely puts you in a calming mood. There were swings or what is called a 'floating bed' hanging from the ceiling and all kinds of games. A lot of the games involve a lot of colors to help the children think. There is one game that was especially cool to me and that was a screen that had different colors on them but the trick is that the colors would go on into infinity and never end. You could change the colors by pressing one button and each time I pressed it it would manage to amaze me. There are swings that hang from the ceiling for the children to sit in and be lightly pushed. There was a bed that was also hanging from a ceiling and when you sit in it you actually feel like you are floating. These rooms help autistic children because it shows their creative side. There are also things that involve touching and feeling. They enjoy playing with Play-doh, textures balls, textured walls, materials such as satin, silk, or wool, and even vibrating toys. One thing I have found is that most autistic children do like music but a lot of them like it to be very low and a very calming. In a sensory room you may find music like a nature sound or classical music. Another thing that most sensory rooms have a bean bags, squishy beds, or blankets. This allows the children to feel hugged and calms them down. A lot of times they do not like to be touched by others that are not family but they do enjoy things like bean bags.
Sensory rooms give children a break from the outside world and let them be alone. Most often 20 to 30 minutes is enough for these children to become relaxed but of course, anyone would want to spend more time in a room full of games and relaxation.
Last year was the first time I saw a sensory room and it was located at Arrowwood School. When you walk in the room, whether you have autism or not, you automatically feel relaxed. The lighting is low and definitely puts you in a calming mood. There were swings or what is called a 'floating bed' hanging from the ceiling and all kinds of games. A lot of the games involve a lot of colors to help the children think. There is one game that was especially cool to me and that was a screen that had different colors on them but the trick is that the colors would go on into infinity and never end. You could change the colors by pressing one button and each time I pressed it it would manage to amaze me. There are swings that hang from the ceiling for the children to sit in and be lightly pushed. There was a bed that was also hanging from a ceiling and when you sit in it you actually feel like you are floating. These rooms help autistic children because it shows their creative side. There are also things that involve touching and feeling. They enjoy playing with Play-doh, textures balls, textured walls, materials such as satin, silk, or wool, and even vibrating toys. One thing I have found is that most autistic children do like music but a lot of them like it to be very low and a very calming. In a sensory room you may find music like a nature sound or classical music. Another thing that most sensory rooms have a bean bags, squishy beds, or blankets. This allows the children to feel hugged and calms them down. A lot of times they do not like to be touched by others that are not family but they do enjoy things like bean bags.
Sensory rooms give children a break from the outside world and let them be alone. Most often 20 to 30 minutes is enough for these children to become relaxed but of course, anyone would want to spend more time in a room full of games and relaxation.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Autism Unemployment
http://kidcompanions.com/archives/5896
Today I went to the Walk for Autism at the Freeland Sports Zone center. As I was making laps with a friend of mine who had autism I noticed that he was walking slower than everyone else and that he wasn't really sure why we were walking. Then I looked to another friend of mind who is autistic and noticed that he knew exactly what was going on. He was practically racing around the track compared to everyone else. In fact, he was on lap 30 when my friends and I were only on lap 10. I also noticed some of the children with Autism who could barely do one lap around the gym. This does not make anyone of these children on less value. This just made me realize how every child with autism really is different in their own way.
When walking around each lap there were signs of sponsors on the side or the track with facts about autism. One sign that especially caught my eye was the one that said "Unemployment rate for individuals with Aspergers Syndrome is 88%" I never really thought about how difficult it would be for one with Autism to become employed. Is it because they can't do things that others might be able to do, or because they don't want to be looked at or treated differently, or is it even because the owner of the business would not accept someone with special needs? Any of these reasons are ob sured. Although some people with autism may act different there is always a job that they are capable of doing, whether it is organizing tables at a restaurant, or even fixing a computer. I believe everyone is capable of having a job it just takes the time to look for one that might be right for you. This process may not be easy but it is definitely worth the shot. I think that all these children need is motivation and hope because with a little bit of it the world becomes a better and happier place. Where could you go wrong in being friendly and caring towards another? You can't.
Today I went to the Walk for Autism at the Freeland Sports Zone center. As I was making laps with a friend of mine who had autism I noticed that he was walking slower than everyone else and that he wasn't really sure why we were walking. Then I looked to another friend of mind who is autistic and noticed that he knew exactly what was going on. He was practically racing around the track compared to everyone else. In fact, he was on lap 30 when my friends and I were only on lap 10. I also noticed some of the children with Autism who could barely do one lap around the gym. This does not make anyone of these children on less value. This just made me realize how every child with autism really is different in their own way.
When walking around each lap there were signs of sponsors on the side or the track with facts about autism. One sign that especially caught my eye was the one that said "Unemployment rate for individuals with Aspergers Syndrome is 88%" I never really thought about how difficult it would be for one with Autism to become employed. Is it because they can't do things that others might be able to do, or because they don't want to be looked at or treated differently, or is it even because the owner of the business would not accept someone with special needs? Any of these reasons are ob sured. Although some people with autism may act different there is always a job that they are capable of doing, whether it is organizing tables at a restaurant, or even fixing a computer. I believe everyone is capable of having a job it just takes the time to look for one that might be right for you. This process may not be easy but it is definitely worth the shot. I think that all these children need is motivation and hope because with a little bit of it the world becomes a better and happier place. Where could you go wrong in being friendly and caring towards another? You can't.
Erin Gruwell
The movie Freedom Writers was an amazing movie before meeting Erin, but after meeting Erin I had a whole different perspective on the movie. It seemed so real. I couldn't believe that it was actually her and she actually went through all of that. Watching the movie you just wonder why Erin didn't give up and after hearing her speak you see how much she loves those kids and how much they changed her life. What I really liked about her also was that she was just an average person who had an extraordinary experience and instead of giving up she kept her determination and chose to find the side of these kids that she knew they had. Erin knew these kids didn't have to be gang members and drug addicts. She saw the positive side and them and worked until she got what she wanted. She never expected to become famous from her experience and that is what makes it so special. I noticed that everytime someone mentioned how she was different, right away she would correct them and say "i'm just like you, you could have done the same thing I did." Erin showed everyone that we all can do what she did. You just have to take the time to care about everyone else. Even after this movie Erin kept giving to others. Even when she spoke at Delta you could tell that she cared about every single person in the audience. When a girl broke down and told her story Erin felt her pain and told her that she could email or call her at anytime, just to talk. Erin also gave her a book so that the struggling young lady could have motivation to change and the strive to never give up. Erin truly is amazing and I am more than glad that I got to see her in person. It was so hard for me not to cry when she was speaking. I think Erin gave everyone an emotion that not most people can give and that is what makes her so special in everyone's eyes.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Curable or not?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2587947/what_is_autism_and_is_it_treatable_pg2.html?cat=72
"Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs normal functioning of neural development." Autism generally makes humans slower than others. Autism is not known to be curable but you can recover from it with work and time. Most of the people with autism that I know are young so it is hard to tell how much they have really progressed over time. Something that I have noticed though, is that if you treat a child with autism as much like a normal child as possible that they will make progress. For instance, just because autistic children do no do well in groups that does not mean that you should keep them away from groups to just play alone. It is important that you open them up to things that any average child would do.
Another thing that autistic people may find uncomfortable is using eye contact when talking to people. It is important that you do not make them feel uncomfortable by yelling at them for something that is hard for them but it is good to push them to learn to use eye contact as much as possible. Also, not all techniques work the same on all children. Just like a child without autism, everyone learns at there own pace. I've found that a kid with autism may find memorizing songs easier than a child without autism. This is a perfect example of how everyone is different and learns in their own way. I've also found that is it easier to keep attention from a child without autism than it is with a child who has autism. This is not because the child is stupid, it is just the way that this child may learn. We are all different in our own way, some people it just may be more noticeable on.
"Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs normal functioning of neural development." Autism generally makes humans slower than others. Autism is not known to be curable but you can recover from it with work and time. Most of the people with autism that I know are young so it is hard to tell how much they have really progressed over time. Something that I have noticed though, is that if you treat a child with autism as much like a normal child as possible that they will make progress. For instance, just because autistic children do no do well in groups that does not mean that you should keep them away from groups to just play alone. It is important that you open them up to things that any average child would do.
Another thing that autistic people may find uncomfortable is using eye contact when talking to people. It is important that you do not make them feel uncomfortable by yelling at them for something that is hard for them but it is good to push them to learn to use eye contact as much as possible. Also, not all techniques work the same on all children. Just like a child without autism, everyone learns at there own pace. I've found that a kid with autism may find memorizing songs easier than a child without autism. This is a perfect example of how everyone is different and learns in their own way. I've also found that is it easier to keep attention from a child without autism than it is with a child who has autism. This is not because the child is stupid, it is just the way that this child may learn. We are all different in our own way, some people it just may be more noticeable on.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Being a Friend
Something that I have found is that being friends with a kid who has autism is not easy. Sometimes they can become annoying, too quiet, or some might even say too weird. Autism is something that these children can not help. The pointers listed above may help you. When I read them I noticed that they were all reasonable. Such as one of the first ones: "We do not like crowds". My best friends cousin is autistic and I babysit him quite often. At home he is very talkative and we play board games, video games, jump on the trampoline, hide and go seek, and ride bikes. Sounds normal, right? Well once I went to the Homecoming parade with him and he was a total different boy. It was very hard to hold on a conversation with him if you could even get one at all. He seemed overwhelmed. Everything was flashing before him, the people, the floats, the cars, and the candy. I didn't know this side of him until I put him in a crowd. Another section I found interesting was: "Don't be easily offended". I unfortunately learned this one the hard way. I used to have a very bad face complexion and he did not understand this so he asked "Jenni, what's wrong with your face?" of "Jenni, why do you have red dots on your face?" It's something that you have to understand they can't help. They do not mean to insult you, in a way they are just being curious like any other child.
A lot of times, you will find autistic kids sitting alone, whether they are playing with toys or not, they are alone. We might find it weird but that is where their comfort is. He or she does not mind sitting alone. Sometimes it helps them gather their thoughts so never should you feel insulted if you are declined when asking if one wants to join in a game or activity.
It is also so important for people to be able to answer questions that autistic kids may ask and for us to be able to ask autistic kids about them. Do not get annoyed if the question to you is dumb or stupid, they are asking you because they trust you. Also, ask them questions about autism that you do not understand. It is a way of showing them that you are interested. They would rather have you ask about why they act the way they do than just assume that they are weird. It is just like respecting them.
One of the most important things to me is to be understanding of that child and their past. You do not know what there past has been like. Be understanding and comforting, and most of all, do no ignore them, they are humans, and it hurts to be left out or ignored.
A lot of times, you will find autistic kids sitting alone, whether they are playing with toys or not, they are alone. We might find it weird but that is where their comfort is. He or she does not mind sitting alone. Sometimes it helps them gather their thoughts so never should you feel insulted if you are declined when asking if one wants to join in a game or activity.
It is also so important for people to be able to answer questions that autistic kids may ask and for us to be able to ask autistic kids about them. Do not get annoyed if the question to you is dumb or stupid, they are asking you because they trust you. Also, ask them questions about autism that you do not understand. It is a way of showing them that you are interested. They would rather have you ask about why they act the way they do than just assume that they are weird. It is just like respecting them.
One of the most important things to me is to be understanding of that child and their past. You do not know what there past has been like. Be understanding and comforting, and most of all, do no ignore them, they are humans, and it hurts to be left out or ignored.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Special Needs
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/special_needs.html#
The article above is an article that I found really interesting. I found it interesting because not only does it tell you what "special needs" is but it tells you why kids with special needs act the way they do and what they go through, and what you can do to help. I have always found kids with special needs interesting because I see that they do not get love from everyone and I can be that friend that they need or teacher that helps them learn. I also know some kids with special needs who are very close to me and they are so important in my life. I learn new things about them every time I am with them. Everyday is an adventure. Sometimes in a good way and others in a stressful way but that just makes me want to spend that much more time with them. I not only teach them, but they also teach me and I find that extremely important for people to realize. Everyone knows that kids with special needs are in this world but a good number of people don't take the time to get to know them and that is why I enjoy being with them so much.
The article above is an article that I found really interesting. I found it interesting because not only does it tell you what "special needs" is but it tells you why kids with special needs act the way they do and what they go through, and what you can do to help. I have always found kids with special needs interesting because I see that they do not get love from everyone and I can be that friend that they need or teacher that helps them learn. I also know some kids with special needs who are very close to me and they are so important in my life. I learn new things about them every time I am with them. Everyday is an adventure. Sometimes in a good way and others in a stressful way but that just makes me want to spend that much more time with them. I not only teach them, but they also teach me and I find that extremely important for people to realize. Everyone knows that kids with special needs are in this world but a good number of people don't take the time to get to know them and that is why I enjoy being with them so much.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Why do certain autistics seem so different from other autistics?
To many people Autism may just be an annoying disease that they know nothing about other than from the movie Rain Man. What many people don't know is that Autism runs on a spectrum. It's not just autism. There is also a kind of autism called Asperger's.
Asperger's is the highest-functioning autism. Most people with Asperger's or AS can still speak and understand what others are saying it is just harder for them to understand when they should talk and what they should say. Most people who are diagnosed with Asperger's are very smart. Seeing the movie Rain Man and looking back on that may help you understand that Autistics can be very smart. But then again, not all of them are. I personally, know quite a handful of children with Asperger's syndrome. One of the boys almost scares me because of how smart he is. Mind me, this boy is in the 8th grade and has the entire periodic table memorized and also has plans to become a Doctor just like his father. But, not only does he want to become a Doctor, he also has plans to take over the world, and he will tell you exactly how he plans to do this.
I also know other children with Asperger's and even though they are very intelligent it may not stick out to you like it would when I explained above. You will also find that a lot of people do not even realize that some children have Asperger's. A lot of times you find any average human shy in public or not knowing when to speak. This is why sometimes people do not even realize it. Also, from my own experience I have noticed that the children I work with are most comfortable working in routines. For instance, the kid I babysit like to have his fan on 3 every single night. Once I turned it on 1 because it was a very cold night and he knew right away that it was not on 3 and insisted that I turned it on 3 for him to fall asleep. This 8 year old also loves playing video games but each time him and I play he insists that the volume is turned all the way up on the 'DS' and that the door to the room is closed. If it isn't closed it's almost as if he can't enjoy his game anymore.
The one thing that I do not like about Autistic people is that they have trouble finding the humor in a simple joke. It is very hard to use sarcasm with them because a lot of times they take it seriously. For example, last night I was playing Cars 2 Monopoly with a boy who has Aspergers and when I passed 'GO' I was supposed to retrieve 2 dollars. I jokingly said "You owe me 12 dollars for passing GO!" and he pulled out the directions to make sure that he was right by giving me 2 dollars. He didn't find the humor in my sarcasm or even realize that I was being sarcastic. Every once in a while when you do catch a laugh it makes you feel really good about things because you know that they are enjoying themselves and it makes you feel like they can be just like any other human being.
The one thing that I do not like about Autistic people is that they have trouble finding the humor in a simple joke. It is very hard to use sarcasm with them because a lot of times they take it seriously. For example, last night I was playing Cars 2 Monopoly with a boy who has Aspergers and when I passed 'GO' I was supposed to retrieve 2 dollars. I jokingly said "You owe me 12 dollars for passing GO!" and he pulled out the directions to make sure that he was right by giving me 2 dollars. He didn't find the humor in my sarcasm or even realize that I was being sarcastic. Every once in a while when you do catch a laugh it makes you feel really good about things because you know that they are enjoying themselves and it makes you feel like they can be just like any other human being.
Not all autism is the same. Even if you are comparing two human beings with Aspergers you will find hundreds of differences in one another. That is why I find every single one of them interesting in their own way!
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