GT says talking requires so many fine motor movements that he doesn't believe he will ever be able to speak all that he wants to say.  He is OK with typing his thoughts, though.  How do you feel about this for yourself? 

I am ok with spelling. I enjoy it. 

GT says "Include us in the discussion."  Do you enjoy hearing the latest news about the people around you?

Yes, I like knowing about their lives.  My favorite thing to hear about is their real lives.  Each person is interesting in their own way. 

GT says autism is not so conducive to having a romantic relationship.  Do you agree with this?

Yes, it is hard. I am interested in meeting men, but I would need a partner to help me communicate.  That would be weird. I wish I could talk on my own.

 GT says that he has synesthesia. This means that when one sense is stimulated another one is too.  When he thinks of certain people he sees an "aura of color." Do you experience this?

Yes, I see colors when I think of my Mom.  She is red. My Dad is blue. Uncle Ed is pink.  

GT says crunchy foods are his favorite and he also sometimes gorges himself even when he is not hungry. Can you relate to this?

I can relate.  I love eating crunchy foods like chips.

GT says he is extremely sensitive to the weather. Is this true for you?

Yes, I like cool weather the best. I don't enjoy hot, humid weather.  It makes me feel sticky.

GT says he should be a spy because he has such great hearing. He says autistic people have better than average hearing.  Do you have this kind of  hearing? What do you like and dislike about it?

Yes, I like being able to hear conversations.  I don't like being able to hear what people say about me.  

On Monday August 15th Sophia added:

I am curious about listening to people talk-not everyone.

GT says he still watches Barney and Sesame Street. Watching these shows is comforting and reminds him of a time before autism took over.  Can you relate to this? 

Yes, I can relate to this. I still watch Sesame Street.  I watch it because it is calming.  It relaxes me.