The whole world can believe in you but that won't mean a thing if you don't believe in yourself too.
Stuart DuncanIf you can't see the gift in having a child with autism, you're focusing too much on the autism and not enough on the child.
Stuart DuncanNever underestimate someone with Autism, because there could be Brilliance struggling to get out.
Stuart DuncanWhile fighting for acceptance, we must remember that our own self worth is not determined by whether or not we get it.
Stuart DuncanNever ask for someone's thoughts on autism unless you are prepared to hear a story that doesn't resemble your own.
Stuart DuncanHugs may come less frequently from someone with autism but when they do, you know it means everything.
Stuart DuncanYes some people say ignorant things about autism but silencing them solves nothing. They need to be educated. That's how things change.
Stuart DuncanOne of the hardest things for a person with autism to do is believe in themselves. But autistics have every right to be as proud as anyone.
Stuart DuncanParent's job = Prepare the child for the world. Parent of autistic child's job = Prepare the world for the child.
Stuart DuncanAutism is the filter through which all my other senses must pass, both input and output.
Stuart DuncanAutism, like a rainbow, has a bright side and a dark side and even though it can mean rough weather, it can be beautiful!
Stuart DuncanIf a person calls themself 'autistic' and you tell them they have to use 'person first language'... you're not putting the person first.
Stuart Duncan