Junior Sara Sturtevant will not let autism define her. Photo by: Shelby Harrell
By Shelby Harrell
“The Path I travel is lit by those who came before me, and it will shine brighter for those who follow me,” states Temple Grandin, autistic speaker and author of several novels centered around autistic behaviors. As unique as Autism may be, it is still a mystery to some. In order to clear up some of the information, The Pilgrim Perspective asked some students to explain exactly what autism is.
Students Sara Sturtevant, Christian Radican, and Shelby Harrell are working hard to overcome autism. Photo contributed.
By Shelby Harrell
Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope and taken a notice of all of the bright and diverse colors on the other side? Or, maybe you remember back to the time you completed your first puzzle and noticed how all of the pieces, though different shapes and sizes seemed to connect, forming “The Big Picture.” This is how the world is viewed through autistic eyes. I would know this only because I have a form of autism called Asperger’s Syndrome.
Sophomore Morgan Hite has a hard time deciding whether she should watch a horror movie, "Scream 4" or a drama, "Slumdog Millionaire." Photo by: Brandon Heims
By Brandon Heims
On students’ free time, they can go see a movie for entertainment, but this does not mean they will not learn something from the experience. Continue reading