The Commotion inside an autistic brain



We lack social skills

We lack communication skills

We may be impulsive

We may be reclusive

At times we cannot balance our emotions

Resultantly violence gets added to our varied dimensions

We cannot make eye to eye contact

Our neurodevelopment is like that

Cause may be infection, food allergies
or genetic disposition

But we are not mentally retarded as is your supposition

We may appear shy and lost in our thoughts

Though intelligent and artistic we are made to face boycotts

We need love and empathy just like any other human

An extended hand of understanding to increase our acumen

If we can engage with pets to develop our emotions

Can you not extend a hand to quieten our inner commotion

Your courteousness will definitely bring in complacency

And help us to come out of our cloak of hesitancy.

©Dr Archana Tandon


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