Reasons why people cannot accept autistic people ?

Question

Reasons why people cannot accept autistic people ?

the accept that i mean is e.g. ( making with friends , relationship or others . )

Please help me to answer this question , i need urgently .

Thanks :)

Answer 1

Usually autistic people are difficult to communicate with. People in general do not or can not take the time and try to understand the difficult time this individual is having with communication. These individuals live in a special place and it takes time to be admitted and trusted.

Answer 2

Sometimes people don't understand the "stemming". I think most people "generalize" when they think of autism. Honestly, many look at it as if it is retardation. ( I have an autistic child, and most people would not know it if I didn't tell them. But, there are cases from mild to severe.)

Answer 3

There's a huge difference between treating people with respect and becoming a friend with someone.  Being a friend, you usually want to create a common bond over an activity and relax.  Many people, including myself, have difficulty in relaxing around someone with Asperger's because of the social impairments.  It's also difficult to keep the conversation at a comfortable pace.  I can also speak from personal experience that **sometimes** people with Asperger's have a difficulty sleeping.  So if they think of something at 4 am, for instance, they pick up the phone.  If I have to tell you how to treat me as a "good friend" on a regular basis, it gets me frustrated, despite me knowing you have a disability.  

Answer 4

One of the main characteristics of autism is social impairment.  People with autism do not understand social rules and non verbal communication.  These things must be directly taught, and even then, it's a problem.  Many people with autism also have speech and/or language issues.  Many cannot sustain a conversation, or want to talk about their topic of interest only.  My daughter for instance can have about a two or three turn conversation and that's about it.   Once in a while she can go longer in conversation, but it's alot of work on the part of whoever is talking with her.  She can perservate on her topic for quite some time though.

I know a man with autism in my community. He's married with two children and is a sports writer.  He was invited to our autism awareness fair.  He gave a speech about his experience and told the crowd, "Please feel free to come ask me any questions"  But he appeared totally inapproachable. His body language was saying "keep away, don't talk to me".  When I did approach him he was very receptive to answering my questions.  

Answer 5

I think McKayla's response is spot on.  

Answer 6

My son is severely autistic.  I wouldn't say that he isn't accepted.  I have to say that our whole family is crazy about him.  He is the most amazing child.  My daughter would beat anyone up who was mean to him.  People just don't understand him because they aren't familiar with Autism.  People should educate themselves since Autism is so prevalent in our society but people can be so ignorant.  One of the features of autism is problems with communication and socializing.  My son is loving with his family but even with us he prefers to be left alone and that is kind of hard.  It is hard to reach him so people don't even want to try because it seems impossible.  Also, he has no language which has been one of the hardest things to accept.  People just assume because he doesn't talk that he is dumb but he is really intelligent.  He has no language but he understands everything that you are saying.  His teachers are so amazing.  They show him so much love, patience, and understanding.  I don't care what people think about him and my son wouldn't know that people were being rude or mean to him because he just wouldn't understand that. He doesn't want friends and he doesn't know how to have friends so it doesn't bother him.  He is happiest when he is left alone.  

Answer 7

Part of autism is a communication disorder.  Characteristically children on the autistic spectrum fixate on topics of conversation, are ego-centric, do not respond with socially "normal" responses.  Many people with autism do not demonstrate empathy towards others.  Again, I am stereotyping, people on the autistic spectrum do not make eye contact, and are often seen as disconnected, and they like their personal space, or in some cases have no regard for others' personal space.(no physical contact)  Often they know they are not fitting in, and act out in frustration, and usually not in a "socially" accepted way.

When i communicate with someone, i like to feel as if it is a two way conversation.  I like it when someone looks at me when we are talking.  I find it hard to communicate with people who always turn the conversation to their specific topic.  I like it when someone can understand my position on a topic.

Now... that being said, I am a teacher of students with special needs.  I work a lot with my students with asperbergers  regarding these things.  I love my students with all of my heart, but I see them in the hallway, and these kids struggle with trying to fit in.  

Hope this helps some.