If I’m on the autism spectrum does that I’m a failure or a bad kid?

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen some YouTube shorts and Facebook posts that some moms say that having a kid with autism or on the autism spectrum is awful and just really disappointing, in some Facebook posts I’ve seen or heard about. I feel really bad now after thinking this for a while because I’m on the autism spectrum and not like my twin sister. I don’t know what to do.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can be like my sister?
And is this bad? I don’t know I’m really sorry.

[sage2021]

I am sure it is difficult for you to have a twin sister that does not have autism. The truth is, you will never be like she is, so don't waste your life trying to be her. Try to be the best you that you can be.

My son has learning disabilities and it only makes me love him more and try to help him be the best he can be. His life has been difficult and he tries to hide his disabilities and show his abilities. He's always trying to learn as much as possible.
All you can do is your best, but that means you have to work at it. You will get there! 😊

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHGIRL 🌹😎

[XXblack88]

Just ignore people like that. being on the autism spectrum doesn't make you a bad kid or a failure.

[NamerOfStars]

Of course not- it means you have an epigenetic condition that's a whole pineapple-and-cheeseburger mixed bag of side effects. It's not a failing on your part; you had absolutely no input in the process.

It DOES, however, mean that raising you will have specific difficulties that normal kids won't; I can understand parents being frustrated. But there are upsides, too- though they may be hard to see at the time, that's true of the experience of pretty much everything that's a mixed bag.

Be yourself- everyone else is taken.

[exitseven]

No. it just means you have problems interacting with the world around you. In some cases it is like a learning disability and you can get therapy for it.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[SnowedIn]

Not one bit. You're unique and awesome. Focus on being you. :)

[Chad345]

They say that autistic kids are brainy. A lot of autistic kids are born to parents who are engineers or into IT. Nothing wrong with it at all.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Just be yourself, embrace it. You did nothing wrong and there is nothing wrong with you.

[DarkLegacy]

No prizes for guessing who those mums are and what generation they come from. I have Autism and we re the future.

[riverrat3]

It is not bad, and not your fault