<p>My name is Jonathan and I'm 17 years old at the moment. I'm something you won't find at most places on the internet. I have been in life skills Sped since my entire life actually since my mother though I had autism and had needed special help. I discuss with my mother four weeks ago after my doctor appointment, when I asked my mother about my disorder and she said that I was thought to be autistic but she declines being autistic now, where I think I have PDD-NOS, meaning not otherwise specified but still on the autism spectrum. I have tough time dealing with most subjects, which is why I've been in Life Skills since my entire life. I dealt with some very wonderful teachers, along with some bad apples too that comes long the somewhat sad and somewhat great time I've had in the classrooms over the years. It wasn't until last year in my freshmen year(I really should be an Junior but that a long story). We talk about this early in the year since I wanted to try something more mature and where I can get my High School diploma since you actually take the MCAS test compare when your stuck in the Life Skills class. I did quite well last year in all the Sped classes I took. I'm taking two regular classes this year and I'm not going to be in the Life Skills room besides the 5 period when I have my study hall time spent. My mother said that going to get my High School diploma is going to have a party at my house that will be even bigger then what my sister had her celebration in the grad year of 08. I know even if a University or a non Community college is not the right spot for me, I will try to accomplish my dreams and start at the Community College or Online education and work up through there. I've read amazing stories about people such as Temple Grandin that were in similar situations with her autism and now has made amazing accomplishments in the world. My sister and mother so far is high school educated(my dad drop out) and I think I could be the one going into college.</p>
<p>Any thoughts about this you "normals"?</p>
<p>Please no words such as "retarded" throw into this thread, since I want to have positive image of what disabled people can beat the stereotypes throw against them.</p>