A Glimpse into being Autistic

I thought this would be a great first post for my blog. This video is trying to convey what it feels like to be autistic in an everyday situation. I'm sure none of us could even imagine what it feels like to not be able to communicate what you're thinking, what you're feeling, what you want, and what you need. It must lead to a level of frustration that none of us have ever experienced. I know this video doesn't relate to the wonderful talents individuals with autism possess but I thought it was important to show everyone what it's like to suffer with autism. The girl depicted in the video is Carly and my next post is going to be about Carly and how assistive technology has helped her overcome the difficulties of being nonverbal. I think this video also displays the importance of giving choices to individuals with autism who are nonverbal. As the video shows, Carly is very capable of making decisions on her own but if she isn't given the opportunity to do so then there is no way for her to express her preference. Although it is impossible for any of us to really understand the struggles faced when dealing with autism, I thought this video gave us a good idea of how frustrating it can be. Thank you for reading!!