So, my sister probably has a form of autism. I'm thinking Asperger's, been thinking that for about a year now, but now a doctor thinks so. There was a list of possible symptoms under each category of delayed development- Language, Social, Motor- and most were social. some can be attributed to her adhd, but there were enough to warrant a second test. it'll be a blind test.

she seems to have an affinity for dieases and disorders starting with "a"

-allergies
-adhd
-arthritis
-asthma
-aspergers/autism

i feel like i'm missing one... oh well. <sighs>

i've expected the news, so it didn't come as a shock to me, but my mom was stunned. so, i sat with her and discussed all the positives and dismissed some rumored negatives. and also, this line came up.

"a rose by any other name smells just as sweet" <or something similar enough, i hadn't read r&j in awhile>

No matter what labels come up, be it gay or autistic, stupid or ugly, smart or atheist, christian or whatever else you can come up with, you are always yourself. In my religion, everyone has a soul. the body we are put in are in God's image, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.

and if you still feel bad about yourself, just dance away with some friends to Born This Way. Sing it bad, but loud and proud. =3