hazliya | Jan. 30th, 2007

To watch it, go here.

Adam (

elenuial) has already written quite a bit about his views on autism and game design in his journal entry here.

As for me, watching this video has made me realize that for the daughter of a social worker, I know virtually nothing near what I would like to. I mean, yes. I have asperger's, which is considered (if not now officially) a mild, specific form of autism.

I discovered this two years ago. Apparently my turning 18 made my parents feel that it was safe to share it. I was bitter and quite upset, seeing as it would've saved me a lot of frustration for the last fifteen years had I known, but I appreciate it now. I don't know how well I would've handled it as a child, or how special treatment would have affected me.

( My thoughts on autism, my life, and what I wished I knew. Feel free to skip. )

So, watch the video.

Anyone have any other thoughts/experiences with autism? How did you feel before and/or after watching the video? Anything?

I'd love to know.

-Haz