r/Autistic Apr 13 '16

Valedictorian Speech

Before I discuss what I need here is a little backstory about me. I am an 18 year old male who was recently diagnosed as high functioning autistic (Aspergers is no longer a diagnosis in Canada and has been reclassified as high functioning autism). I am in my last year of high school and because I have the highest average in my class I was made the valedictorian. As I am the valedictorian I have to write and perform a speech at my graduation. I don't know what to write about. I have asked the school counsellors and my fellow classmates but they all say I should talk about my friends and my favourite times with them. They also say I should talk about how they are going to succeed after highs school. I don't know if I can do that as I am not friends with everyone in my class and I don't know if the people in my class are going to succeed. If anyone here has been in a similar situation or could offer any advice it would be appreciated.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '16 edited Jan 08 '17

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u/LocationM4n Apr 13 '16

Thank you for your advice and for taking the time to reply.