Boy With Asperger’s Syndrome Writes Poem That Leads To Book Deal

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You’ll be amazed when you find out what goes on inside the head of a child.

A Form Of Expression

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One of the best ways of expressing oneself is through writing. It enables a person to express themself no matter who they are.

Grab A Pen And Paper

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Some people are not comfortable saying their thoughts and feelings out loud so they choose to write them instead.

Meet Benjamin

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Benjamin Giroux is a 14-year-old kid who has Asperger’s Syndrome.

The Autism Spectrum

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People with Asperger’s syndrome have difficulty with socializing, engaging in routinary behavior, standing firm on what they think, and focusing on rules.

A School Activity

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Benjamin once wrote a heart-melting poem at school about his condition and it is stealing the hearts of many.

Featured On Facebook

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Benjamin’s story was then shared on Facebook by the National Autism Association.

Now It’s A Book

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Eventually, Benjamin’s poem turned into a book and is now available in 20 different languages.

#OddToo

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In no time, social media has started the #oddtoo campaign to raise awareness about the life of a person with a condition like Benjamin’s. It has truly inspired a lot of people and hopefully made the life of those like him easier.

Watch Benjamin’s touching story in the video below.

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