When talking to adults with Asperger's syndrome, the author
often refers to the self- affirmation pledge of those with
Asperger's syndrome written by Liane Holliday Willey
· I am not defective.
I am different.
· I will not sacrifice
my self-worth for peer acceptance.
· I am a good and interesting
person.
· I will take pride in
myself.
· I am capable of getting
along with society.
· I will ask for help
when I need it.
· I am a person who is
worthy of others' respect and acceptance.
· I will find a career
interest that is well suited to my abilities and interests.
· I will be patient with
those who need time to understand me.
· I am never going to
give up on myself.
· I will accept myself
for who I am.
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- KaylasMiracle
on Sep. 17, 2009 at 8:49 PM