Different Me, by Logan, aged 10

In a song written for Autism Awareness Week, 10 year old Logan tells us how he lives with autism.

Different me

I'm raising awareness for everyone like me, everyone is different with their own identity
Give everyone a chance, everybody, everywhere , I'm sharing my feelings with love and care

I don't want to upset you making you feel sad, feeling over whelms making me mad
All the thoughts rushing through my brain, wanting to share and play your game
I don't understand changing the rules, making my friends really confused
I am not being rude by the things I may say, my brain is weird in a different way
Try to understand why I am this way, I am happiest when I'm on display

I'm raising awareness for everyone like me, every one is different with their own identity
Give everybody a chance everybody everywhere, I am sharing my feelings with love and care

Singing and acting is my specialty, I like to be invited to party and tea
I may play alone but id like to be with you, give me a chance to solve this issue with you
I've lived on this planet a busy 10 years, so many assessment, tests and fears
With this diagnosis my family can feel easier, a boy called Logan with Autism and dyslexia

I'm raising awareness for everyone like me every one is different with their own identity
Give everybody a chance everybody everywhere I'm sharing my feelings with love and care

What are these words I hear you say, Just a loving boy in every way
I have a passion for performing, it's where I should be, where my worries and anxiety are temporarily
free

I'm raising awareness for everyone like me every one is different with their own identity
Give everybody a chance everybody everywhere I am sharing my feelings with love and care

Back at my home I'm writing my own song I hope when you hear it you will sing along
My family are proud with what i have achieved and wish this song is gratefully received
Logan, aged 10

Logan also has his own Facebook blog, which is full of songs and dances. You can find this by searching “Logan Richards Autistic Spectrum performance journey”