The Journey of Autism

By Anna Krause

 

When you get the Autism diagnosis

Don't let it be the end

Autism is a journey

And it will twist and bend

 

It will send you to places

That you may not want to go

But don't be afraid of Autism...

Find out all there is to know

 

You may see some things

That you would prefer not to see

But you'll find hidden strengths

On this never ending journey

 

The route that you are on

May not be the one you had in mind

But there is still a world of adventure

For you to seek and find

 

And though some days you can't see it

When all the world looks bleak

You will find the strength within you

To face another day and another week

 

You may have no map to guide you

But you are sure to find your way

You're not alone on your journey

Others can help you through the day

 

Your dreams may seem more distant

But it doesn't mean they're out of sight

Don't give up hope and in the end

You'll see they're worth the fight

 

On the Autism journey

You'll learn and you'll become strong

You will come to realise

That most days are hard and long

 

But when you hear the word Autism

Don't fear it or think too far ahead

Just take each day at a time

Don't let the diagnosis fill you with dread

 

You will discover new meanings

And you'll find a way to cope

Through the good times and the bad times

There always will be hope