self-affirmation pledge of those with Asperger’s syndrome written by Liane Holliday Willey. •I am not defective. I am different. •I will not sacrifice my self-worth for peer acceptance. •I am a good and interesting person. •I will take pride in myself. •I am capable of getting along with society. •I will ask for help when I need it. •I am a person who is worthy of others’ respect and acceptance. •I will find a career interest that is well suited to my abilities and interests. •I will be patient with those who need time to understand me. •I am never going to give up on myself. •I will accept
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