Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian

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Hello!! I have not written in a while. Been dealing with a lot of issues w/ my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days. I would like to post this poem which he made regarding his condition. He is currently working on a big senior project which is a big part in their grade for graduation. He chose the topic about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009. This poem is one of the aspects in the project. First time I read it, it broke my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and feelings. He is dealing w/ depression at this point and is taking lexapro 10 mg. and it seems to be helping a bit. He is also undergoing neurofeedback or biofeedback for a year now. He is

talking more to his peers, but his peers seems to be standoffish still towards him. Here's his poem. I hope it gives you better insight of what our sons and daughters are going through!!

The Aspie Anthem

For those who might show prejudice

This poem is for your edifice

Those around me seem flush with ease

Talking and befriending is such a breeze

I may not be as well composed

In situations social I can be indisposed

While others speak with flair and inflection

My manner of speaking is met with rejection

My voice may seem monotone

And find that I'm often alone

I'll not partake in group dynamics

I can get flustered by the social mechanics

While others seem to mix so well

I find my life can be a living hell

There's a part of me that's quite obsessed

With technical gadgets in excess

What I've conveyed may seem a curse

But in reality it's the inverse

I find that many are blessed like I

Marvels not limited by the sky

angelo's ceiling showed angels in flight

Van Gogh painted "Starry, Starry Night"

I may not be an amazing musician

But Beethoven and Mozart shared my condition

Ben lin and Edison were skilled inventors

And I want to pursue in their endeavors

Bobby Fisher and I like to play chess

Not bad company in my guess

Lincoln and Jefferson, political greats

Are said to have shared some of these traits

Friendships have been elusive

Peers were often just abusive

Finding friends was a constant pursuit

Many were likely to give me the boot

In seeking acceptance I tended to jabber

Technical topics my constant gabber

In seeking acceptance I grasped at air

And was met with responses unfair

I desperately fought for someone's approval

But all I got was social removal

Rejection became a ceaseless fear

The far reaching consequences were severe

As intense need led to obsession

It was followed by recurrent depression

But coming through this I still have hope

I've learned a lot and broadened my scope

I feel I can be accepted now

In fact I'm ready to give a bow

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Thank you so much for sharing! This poem pulls at your heart strings! This child has great potential to be able to express his feelings on paper...From: mark erickson <marandvick@...> Sent: Wed, April 7, 2010 12:45:59 AMSubject: ( )

Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian

Hello!! I have not written in a while. Been dealing with a lot of issues w/ my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days. I would like to post this poem which he made regarding his condition. He is currently working on a big senior project which is a big part in their grade for graduation. He chose the topic about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009. This poem is one of the aspects in the project. First time I read it, it broke my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and feelings. He is dealing w/ depression at this point and is taking lexapro 10 mg. and it seems to be helping a bit. He is also undergoing neurofeedback or biofeedback for a year now. He is

talking more to his peers, but his peers seems to be standoffish still towards him. Here's his poem. I hope it gives you better insight of what our sons and daughters are going through!!

The Aspie Anthem

For those who might show prejudice

This poem is for your edifice

Those around me seem flush with ease

Talking and befriending is such a breeze

I may not be as well composed

In situations social I can be indisposed

While others speak with flair and inflection

My manner of speaking is met with rejection

My voice may seem monotone

And find that I'm often alone

I'll not partake in group dynamics

I can get flustered by the social mechanics

While others seem to mix so well

I find my life can be a living hell

There's a part of me that's quite obsessed

With technical gadgets in excess

What I've conveyed may seem a curse

But in reality it's the inverse

I find that many are blessed like I

Marvels not limited by the sky

angelo' s ceiling showed angels in flight

Van Gogh painted "Starry, Starry Night"

I may not be an amazing musician

But Beethoven and Mozart shared my condition

Ben lin and Edison were skilled inventors

And I want to pursue in their endeavors

Bobby Fisher and I like to play chess

Not bad company in my guess

Lincoln and Jefferson, political greats

Are said to have shared some of these traits

Friendships have been elusive

Peers were often just abusive

Finding friends was a constant pursuit

Many were likely to give me the boot

In seeking acceptance I tended to jabber

Technical topics my constant gabber

In seeking acceptance I grasped at air

And was met with responses unfair

I desperately fought for someone's approval

But all I got was social removal

Rejection became a ceaseless fear

The far reaching consequences were severe

As intense need led to obsession

It was followed by recurrent depression

But coming through this I still have hope

I've learned a lot and broadened my scope

I feel I can be accepted now

In fact I'm ready to give a bow

[Guest guest]

Wow......tears.

Tell your son (my son is an Ian, too) that it was wonderful. You and he should feel very proud of this.

Have a wonderful day!!!!

It really is simple. Just treat others kindly and with respect.

Robin

From: mark erickson <marandvick@...>Subject: ( ) Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:45 PM

Hello!! I have not written in a while. Been dealing with a lot of issues w/ my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days. I would like to post this poem which he made regarding his condition. He is currently working on a big senior project which is a big part in their grade for graduation. He chose the topic about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009. This poem is one of the aspects in the project. First time I read it, it broke my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and feelings. He is dealing w/ depression at this point and is taking lexapro 10 mg. and it seems to be helping a bit. He is also undergoing neurofeedback or biofeedback for a year now. He is talking more to his peers, but his peers seems to be standoffish still towards him. Here's his poem. I hope it gives you better insight of what our sons and daughters are going

through!!

The Aspie Anthem

For those who might show prejudice

This poem is for your edifice

Those around me seem flush with ease

Talking and befriending is such a breeze

I may not be as well composed

In situations social I can be indisposed

While others speak with flair and inflection

My manner of speaking is met with rejection

My voice may seem monotone

And find that I'm often alone

I'll not partake in group dynamics

I can get flustered by the social mechanics

While others seem to mix so well

I find my life can be a living hell

There's a part of me that's quite obsessed

With technical gadgets in excess

What I've conveyed may seem a curse

But in reality it's the inverse

I find that many are blessed like I

Marvels not limited by the sky

angelo' s ceiling showed angels in flight

Van Gogh painted "Starry, Starry Night"

I may not be an amazing musician

But Beethoven and Mozart shared my condition

Ben lin and Edison were skilled inventors

And I want to pursue in their endeavors

Bobby Fisher and I like to play chess

Not bad company in my guess

Lincoln and Jefferson, political greats

Are said to have shared some of these traits

Friendships have been elusive

Peers were often just abusive

Finding friends was a constant pursuit

Many were likely to give me the boot

In seeking acceptance I tended to jabber

Technical topics my constant gabber

In seeking acceptance I grasped at air

And was met with responses unfair

I desperately fought for someone's approval

But all I got was social removal

Rejection became a ceaseless fear

The far reaching consequences were severe

As intense need led to obsession

It was followed by recurrent depression

But coming through this I still have hope

I've learned a lot and broadened my scope

I feel I can be accepted now

In fact I'm ready to give a bow

[Guest guest]

Great poem! I think it really captures what Aspie kids go through, not to

mention his skill at writing and using interesting words (that rhyme!) Hope he

gets an A!

>

> Thank you so much for sharing! This poem pulls at your heart strings! This

child has great potential to be able to express his feelings on paper...

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: mark erickson <marandvick@...>

>

> Sent: Wed, April 7, 2010 12:45:59 AM

> Subject: ( ) Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian

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> Hello!! I have not written in a while. Been dealing with a lot of issues w/

my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days. I would like to post this poem

which he made regarding his condition. He is currently working on a big senior

project which is a big part in their grade for graduation. He chose the topic

about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009.

This poem is one of the aspects in the project. First time I read it, it broke

my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and feelings. He is

dealing w/ depression at this point and is taking lexapro 10 mg. and it seems to

be helping a bit. He is also undergoing neurofeedback or biofeedback for a year

now. He is talking more to his peers, but his peers seems to be standoffish

still towards him. Here's his poem. I hope it gives you better insight of what

our sons and daughters are going through!!

>

>

>

> The Aspie Anthem

>

> For those who might show prejudice

> This poem is for your edifice

>

> Those around me seem flush with ease

> Talking and befriending is such a breeze

>

> I may not be as well composed

> In situations social I can be indisposed

>

> While others speak with flair and inflection

> My manner of speaking is met with rejection

>

> My voice may seem monotone

> And find that I'm often alone

>

> I'll not partake in group dynamics

> I can get flustered by the social mechanics

>

> While others seem to mix so well

> I find my life can be a living hell

>

> There's a part of me that's quite obsessed

> With technical gadgets in excess

>

> What I've conveyed may seem a curse

> But in reality it's the inverse

>

> I find that many are blessed like I

> Marvels not limited by the sky

>

> angelo' s ceiling showed angels in flight

> Van Gogh painted " Starry, Starry Night "

>

> I may not be an amazing musician

> But Beethoven and Mozart shared my condition

>

> Ben lin and Edison were skilled inventors

> And I want to pursue in their endeavors

>

> Bobby Fisher and I like to play chess

> Not bad company in my guess

>

> Lincoln and Jefferson, political greats

> Are said to have shared some of these traits

>

> Friendships have been elusive

> Peers were often just abusive

>

> Finding friends was a constant pursuit

> Many were likely to give me the boot

>

> In seeking acceptance I tended to jabber

> Technical topics my constant gabber

>

> In seeking acceptance I grasped at air

> And was met with responses unfair

>

> I desperately fought for someone's approval

> But all I got was social removal

>

> Rejection became a ceaseless fear

> The far reaching consequences were severe

>

> As intense need led to obsession

> It was followed by recurrent depression

>

> But coming through this I still have hope

> I've learned a lot and broadened my scope

>

> I feel I can be accepted now

> In fact I'm ready to give a bow

>

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that poem-Rocks!!! stay strong and keep the faith the rest will come!!!! -- On Wed, 4/7/10, Laurel <laurel8690@...> wrote:From: Laurel <laurel8690@...>Subject: ( ) Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 11:20 AM

Great poem! I think it really captures what Aspie kids go through, not to mention his skill at writing and using interesting words (that rhyme!) Hope he gets an A!

>

> Thank you so much for sharing! This poem pulls at your heart strings! This child has great potential to be able to express his feelings on paper...

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: mark erickson <marandvick@ ...>

>

> Sent: Wed, April 7, 2010 12:45:59 AM

> Subject: ( ) Re:Aspie Anthem: Poem by Ian

>

>

> Hello!! I have not written in a while. Been dealing with a lot of issues w/ my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days. I would like to post this poem which he made regarding his condition. He is currently working on a big senior project which is a big part in their grade for graduation. He chose the topic about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009. This poem is one of the aspects in the project. First time I read it, it broke my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and feelings. He is dealing w/ depression at this point and is taking lexapro 10 mg. and it seems to be helping a bit. He is also undergoing neurofeedback or biofeedback for a year now. He is talking more to his peers, but his peers seems to be standoffish still towards him. Here's his poem. I hope it gives you better insight of what our sons and daughters are going through!!

>

>

>

> The Aspie Anthem

>

> For those who might show prejudice

> This poem is for your edifice

>

> Those around me seem flush with ease

> Talking and befriending is such a breeze

>

> I may not be as well composed

> In situations social I can be indisposed

>

> While others speak with flair and inflection

> My manner of speaking is met with rejection

>

> My voice may seem monotone

> And find that I'm often alone

>

> I'll not partake in group dynamics

> I can get flustered by the social mechanics

>

> While others seem to mix so well

> I find my life can be a living hell

>

> There's a part of me that's quite obsessed

> With technical gadgets in excess

>

> What I've conveyed may seem a curse

> But in reality it's the inverse

>

> I find that many are blessed like I

> Marvels not limited by the sky

>

> angelo' s ceiling showed angels in flight

> Van Gogh painted "Starry, Starry Night"

>

> I may not be an amazing musician

> But Beethoven and Mozart shared my condition

>

> Ben lin and Edison were skilled inventors

> And I want to pursue in their endeavors

>

> Bobby Fisher and I like to play chess

> Not bad company in my guess

>

> Lincoln and Jefferson, political greats

> Are said to have shared some of these traits

>

> Friendships have been elusive

> Peers were often just abusive

>

> Finding friends was a constant pursuit

> Many were likely to give me the boot

>

> In seeking acceptance I tended to jabber

> Technical topics my constant gabber

>

> In seeking acceptance I grasped at air

> And was met with responses unfair

>

> I desperately fought for someone's approval

> But all I got was social removal

>

> Rejection became a ceaseless fear

> The far reaching consequences were severe

>

> As intense need led to obsession

> It was followed by recurrent depression

>

> But coming through this I still have hope

> I've learned a lot and broadened my scope

>

> I feel I can be accepted now

> In fact I'm ready to give a bow

>

[Guest guest]

Awww, does tug at my heart!! Good for him for being able to share this in his

project too. It's good he's still putting forth an effort with his peers. That

really helped my son (21), he also made the effort to do this. Takes

work/effort, don't let the bad instances stop him from trying. Sorry he's

getting depressed. My son also has OCD to deal with constantly and I know he's

gotten depressed from that too. Loved the poem, talented!

>

> Hello!! I have not written in a while.  Been dealing with a lot of issues w/

my 17 yo ds who is soon to turn 18 in 2 days.  I would like to post this poem

which he made regarding his condition.  He is currently working on a big senior

project which is a big part in their grade for graduation.  He chose the topic

about Asperger Syndrome since he has just been diagnosed w/ it summer of 2009. 

This poem is one of the aspects in the project.  First time I read it, it broke

my heart, to hear him describe vividly his inner thoughts and

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Wow.....this is great! Made me cry and hate to hear what my son with probably

go through, but encouraging to see what a great kid he will turn out to be!!!

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