Traditional, established, so ingrained in our minds,
Traditional relations, a well-trodden path,
May not work for all, and can leave us behind.
For the autistic mind, it can often cause wrath.
Conventional rules, may not fit our needs,
For autistic people, it can increase our stress,
The conflict it causes can sow harmful seeds.
And cause harm, leaving us feeling distressed.
The usual expectations can be hard to bear,
Lack of understanding, the root, building a wall
As they compare and contrast, without thought or care.
Common expectations are not universal.
To be judged negatively by others is tough,
Expectations of what we should do, by majority views,
Due to this lack of understanding, it’s rough-
and hurtful, leaving us feeling lost and confused.
it requires a different approach to truly seeing
the world through the eyes of an autistic person.
Autism is a unique, a diverse way of being.
Are you up to the challenge, are you willing to learn.
For autistic people, a different approach may be key,
empathy and support, instead of scorn,
One that’s tailored to our needs, sets us free
so we can thrive, from the day we are born.
Let us break free, from the traditional style,
You must listen and learn from those who see,
embrace uniqueness, and make each worthwhile,
see the world differently, with more complexity.
Will you listen and learn, from a different view,
For it’s through understanding, acceptance, and care,
only then can you understand, and help us pursue.
Know you can be the difference, not just aware.