28. How have they helped?
They help you consider different perspectives the correct ways in which to handle particular situations
My school offers many additional classes which you ay gain qualifications from. One that I attend is the action cancer listening ear course. It not only helps to build up your CV but helps with everyday life.
Chiding to leave school and study Administration (Careers Department help me to see administration would sort my likes in a career)
School has helped me to deal with issues by talking to friends of family about how I have felt. School offers a lot of support that is always there.
I have learnt how to deal with obstacles I have faced in life, which may not have been able to deal with if I did not have an understanding of there was issues
I plan time manage school and work commitments
They have helped me to make correct decisions and have a better knowledge of the challenges.
They have prepared me for the world around us
I can accept the challenges I am facing and deal with them better, as I can relate to other people from my study's
See all sides of everyone's argument and pints
The subjects I studied helped me to choose what I wanted to do in my next step in education/employment
I know what is right or wrong. I know what will or wont offend someone
It has help me with my hospitality skills
Child development helped me to understand the advantages and challenges that having children may have on my future.
Media studies let you interpreted #### in more depth and understand the test ### ### and ###.
I am working on ways I can change how I learn, revise.; I am willing to sign up to things.; I feel like I can do anything I dream.
It has made me speak out and have my say in things
Having the ability to find a solution without the use of violence.
Through pastoral care classes in junior school where we learned about diversity, bullying, sexuality and ten also through talks from guest speakers on topics like mental health, confidence and body image
Groups that come from outside of school have influenced my decisions and I know that of my peers too. For example a theatre company recently gave a convincing play about the dangers of carrying knives. In addition some subjects such as home economics prove useful
Some of my work in school helped me within my teams outside school, decision-making mostly
I am more open-minded to those around me, for example people of different religions
They have helped me in job interviews and applications.
Helped me crowed social situations; help me to get a job
I have learned I should ask for help and that makes challenges easier
Taught me new ### cope with them and be more positive.
Through building up talking and listening skills I have been able to speak in front of large ### of people and through being taught of the skill of listening I can understand their views.
Prioritising work loads depending on what is more important and doing it first
Supported me taught how to deal with problems
They have help me me to overcome peer pressure and to make the right decision outside of school
To remain clear headed and calm in confrontation to avoid heated arguments.
Team work skills have been developed through extra curricular activates. This helps with things such as job applications.
They have taught me to communicate more and use my own initiative more. Also what to do in difficult situations e.g. drink driving and drugs awareness talks
Yes, they have made me look at the more positive views on family illnesses etc.
Resilience; Patience; How to make calculated decisions in complicated circumstances
Sort of - first how to kind of handle difficult things in your life.
Deal with challenges in life. Educated me and helped me.
Family issues; Sporting problems; Friend relationships
Getting on better with people. Problem solving in school.
Helped me understand hate crimes occur and they are wrong
Preparing for the world of work i.e. Job interviews
Gave an understanding on how to deal with the challenges
Dealing with difficult situations with other pupils
Helped me make decisions about my future such as choosing a career
Team building exercise has helped me become less self conscious about topics.
Helped me make decisions on what I am going to do after I leave full-time education (to a very vague degree as careers class is not taken serious)
Mathematically and literally I am more capable and confident
Numerical skills. Literacy skills. Writing reports and applications
Dealing with challenges independently and looking into reason behind problems even the philosophical explanation
With finance and how to work with other people.
To be a better person and dealing with my life and lifestyle.
With bad things happening and helped me concentrate more in class
Education helped me make informed decisions and choices about lifestyle and friendships.
Helped me effectively fill in forms for jobs and other opportunity's that may come up.
Help me make decide ideas which are good for me
Cope with exam stress, maintain friendships; treat everyone how you would like to be treated face whatever life throws at you
They help with day to day problems, and help me think of more than one way to solve conflict. It also makes me think of what other options would be.
I can now step back from stressful situations and look upon them before taking action
Helped me to learn how to deal with stress during my GCSEs. Helped me to choose my career path
Have learnt to talk to my teachers or mum/dad if any problems
They taught be to be strong and deal with my problems by talking to someone
They have taught me how to cope with difficulties in life.
### lesions teach us about how to deal with different problems in life and to make good decisions for ourselves and towards others.
Helped me to figure out what to do next in my career.
They helped me stay calm and figure out the correct thing to do.
I have learnt things from my schools scripture union which has helped me with certain challenges
I have developed new skills and become more confident. I have found it easier to cope with challenges in my life
They allow me to have another way of thinking things, of what others may think.
They have helped me to be more confident speaking in front of theirs and how to solve problems and work independently.
Learning about nutrition and health in home-economics has taught me and made me aware of becoming a healthier individual through my diet.
They have helped me to make the right decision and how to react to the situations.
Purely by being provided with a safe, close environment to talk through my issues. (My drama class)
Taught me how to manage my time in busy/stressful periods such as exam times, as well as how to choose careers and organise work shadowing/experience. That said, however, I feel as thought social issues/challenges such as the effect of divorce on children deserve much more attention in schools. This in particular is merely skimmed over if it is even mentioned at all; in general the effect of divorce on children are drastically understated in school and I have never once been given help or adv
Given me the encouragement to follow a healthy lifestyle.
This is my first year studying sociology, it has opened my eyes to a lot of social matters.
Managing time. Pushing me to succeed. Help me develop to look at more than one view. Look at the different perspectives
If I am feeling depressed I know what I can do and who I can talk to
The things I have learned in school have helped me to deal with some things and make wise decisions of my own.
Help you overcome the challenges through advice.
They have helped me deal with stereotypes, judging people fairly and thinking logically.
Offer support, not necessary as an advice ###, nut to show a listening ear, and to let us know its ok, not to be ok.
I know more about other religions and know more about my own health and well being and about other peoples needs
Its helped me to ### myself and it let my to read and speak ###
Prepared me for change working environment from school life, feel more mature.
With certain life skills, e.g. relationships, thinking and leadership.
Dealing with my discrete and helping me deal with mum having caner
Group work in school helped me develop my team work skills as well as learning about different religions and cultures in classes such as religious studies
I am able to make more educated decisions due to the knowledge I have learned, taught me to be mature
You know how to deal with the challenges.
Learned how to work in a team without being shy. Able to meet new people and have confidence! Helped me to speak out enabled me to voice my opinion
They have helped me deal with a family illness that at first I found hard to deal with and now cope better as I am taught on how people in similar situations deal with this by using a "coping mechanism" mine being my friends.
When struggling at school they help me.; When I feel depressed they help me.; They help me develop my abilities.
Give me more confidence to deal with situations in my life.
They have taught me how to deal wish certain situations and make decisions faster
I know how to act and handle the situation. To keep calm and think out a logical way to get over it.
They make me think more methodically in my everyday lifestyle
Try and help to the best of my abilities or try and resolve the problems
Have learnt to be more independent. Nat as shy due to group acclivities' Learnt to revise properly by different techniques taught to us.
They help me have a broader understanding of politics in Northern Ireland
I learned to discuss the challenges rather than ignore them
They have helped me by using people skills and make new friends inside and outside school. They have also helped my decision making better
They helped me to make my own decisions.
I've been able to go into the world of work indecently.
How to speak to someone if I need help or what ways to go about doing things such as who to talk to and contact details etc.
School has helped me to make a moral decision making.
They have helped me with educational challenges and decisions. Also dealing with friendship problems as well. Helps you to mature.
Know how to deal with it and/or the consequences that come with it e.g. stress.
Used geography skills for map skills; English language everyday conversation improvement
By being encouraged to be independent has helped me focus on what goals and targets I want to achieve such as A-Levels and piano grades and universities.
They have taught me that if I'm going through a rough time that there will always be someone there who will listen such as the counsellor, teacher or even your friends. If the situation is serious then something is done about it, not left alone waiting for the worst.
Gave me confidence and gave me ability to work in team, solve problems etc.
Some of the things we learn about current events and problems helps me to understand different situations
To look at life in a positive and conservative way.
They have helped developed many aspects of my life and improved them e.g. social speaking and team work
I became more confident in myself in things I do generally like speaking out in front of people I do not know
Made me think carefully before I made decisions.
RE GCSE helped me deal with nanny's illness and passing
With decision and important choices I have had to make.
School has helped me to deal and to understand everything that has mainly happened in my life. It has taught me mainly that we don't always get everything we ask for but if we work hard and try our best to succeed our dreams and what we ask for are at a greater reach! It has also taught me not to judge anyone as we are all in the same position and on the same journey.
Maths and geography have helped me with my joining work to sense
It helped me make a decision and be confident to go and attend a campus with others older and younger that I never met before
I'm mentally stronger and have made lots of friends from all walk of life.
Made me more confident to speak out when I believe I'm right.
Stress; my parents devoice; being bullied
Teaching me how to deal with tasks and not to be afraid to speak my mind
It is always best to talk to someone rather than bottle feelings up. If there is a problem, address it quickly rather than let it worsen.
They have helped me deal with getting bullied
To make the right decision and going about the right way when dealing with difficult challenges. Helping to cope with challenges
When my mum first got a laptop, she didn't know how to use it for her work. Thanks to IT skills I have been taught I could show her properly how to use it
They helped me to learn how to deal with people better
Helped me understand particular political differences that exist.
Given me more confidence and belief in myself. Also to like myself
Religious studies have improved my knowledge of different faiths and helped me as a Christian and be more open minded. Talking and listening activities have increased my confidence and ability in public speaking
I am part of an anti-bullying project so I know now how to deal with bullies.
If you make a mistake, it won't be the end of the world.
Time keeping being punctuate and respectful
Helped me to know how to explain why I am a Christian to people who question me, in a friendly way
Greatly, I know how and when to spend my money, Time keeping or punctuality will also benefit me in a future job, as the reaches would always emphasize.
They have helped in encouraging me to react in a positive way when I experience setbacks in my life.
Any situations that occurred I was able to get help to sort it out
My decision making and ensuring I made the correct decision within the situation
Making me realize what I need in the future.
In different ways really, how to deal with certain situations and difference of option of society, its helped me be even more open minded.
My granny died last Sunday and I know how to cope and how I can help my family during this difficult time
The importance of speaking about problems and reduce anxiety
Help me to learn how to balance my ### well during exam.
They have helped to minimize exam stress and improve my grades.
They helped my communication skills and to work independently. They have helped me to express myself and set targets/goals
It helped to cope with my ### by knowing my classmates didn't treat me any different.
Gained more confidence in public speaking, allowing me to speak with others who I do not know personally I also know understand other groups and their beliefs
More independence. More organised. Be a better citizen by hearing about other peoples opinions
Finding out what rights I have as a human
Dealing with stress, I am less likely to panic. Promoting ethnic minorities/minority groups I feel more confident about and tolerant/understanding
I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was younger. Both my PS and SS have help me overcome my learning difficulties and taught me how to deal with them in life
In my history GCSE, I learned Irish History about the troubles in NI, which has made me more aware of what actually happened rather than from what people have told
Careers given on over view of the world of work. Religion given a rounded of all religions including my own
Taught me how to communicate and debate in a ### and educated manner; listen to and value other people opinions no matter what their religion or race
How to cope with stress and prepare for the future
Money matters. ; Relationships with others.
They have helped me make important decisions
Yes I was being bullied and on anti, bullying, cyber bullying programme at my school helped me cope with the bullies.
Very accommodating and considerate during times of family bereavement
To help make me think of the consequences of making actions without any serious thought.
Gave more knowledge of the situation, which makes it easier to understand.
They have helped me to learn more about violence and how to deal with it
They have helped me deal with ### in a grown up manner
They gave me a wider variety of knowledge and allow me to look at thing from other points of view and not just my own
They help me to solve the problem and identify many different options
Helped me deal with a problematic friendship that ended badly
I have learnt anything is possible if you put your mind to it and work hard
They have helped me work more in groups and to be more confident in what I do.
Well firstly, when it comes down to education and future life and job choices my school have not necessarily lead the way but have always been there for me. Any time I was in need of advise etc. They help me to discover what I want in life and show me the
Problem solving and learning how to manage my time
they made me feel more confident and made me feel as if I can speak to people about it
After the death of my mother I got extra support from my teachers and also counselling was provided.
helped me make decisions I maybe couldn't have made before.
I have met scenarios that required me to make a decision that will affect my future and my school helped me to make that decision
They enable me to give logical and more educated responses and answers.
They helped me to ignore the silly things and to focus on the more important things in my life such as school work and family
Made me more aware of things happening around me
School teaches you that the only thing important in life is grades.
I have become a better person. - All my tutors are filled with enthusiasm. - They have built up my confidence - They have helped me through really hard times. - I have been able to learn and progress in the way I couldn't in a mainstream school. - With th
They have helped me to cope well in the situations
They've helped me deal with real life situations in a mature manor and cope with my responsibilities.
They have helped me to accept my parents divorce without overthinking. They have also helped me to pick the alevels I study this year to hopefully help me to get into university to study Midwifery
Whenever I, or any of my classmates, have experienced bullying the teaching and support staff have been quick to sort it out and put an end to any problems the student may have.
The have helped me keep up to date with everything going on within the school community and have helped me interact with classmates and peers alike to stay in touch with pupils. The schools have also helped me to keep up to date with work and helped me wh
Yes they gave me skills that I can apply in life.
Learning about illness in health and social classes and how they impact socially, physically and psychophysiology has helped me learn to cope better with my fathers illness
Providing information and a support system
Helped me to put my point across to other people.
They have allowed me to think responsibly and clearly.
They helped me overcome the struggles related to my GCSE's
The pastoral care in my school is very good as the teachers are friendly but not judgmental.
Helped me to be confident and not follow the crowd
Often in assembles there are talk focusing on Bible references where an individual was challenged and how that can be related to life today and how we can follow the example of Jesus.
They have helped me to learn coping mechanisms to deal with grieving, stress etc.
They helped me focus on my work while my parents were not etting on well and were debating splitting, which I found helpful.
They have helped me put my creative thinking on to paper.
Teachers are easy to talk to, and allow for you to easily talk to them about any problems you may have
They have helped by learning me how to cope with situations
They have helped me with time management and to lead groups of people.
they haven't helped me as I haven't had any major problems
fast thinking when in a decision that had to be made immediately
Nothing has occurred that would need the skills I have learned in school
When my dad was dying with cancer they helped my by giving me someone to talk to, advised things to do in a positive way
They've taught me how to properly evaluate situations and decide what is the best thing to do.
Dealing with people in an adult and controlled manner in difficult testing situations.
Helped me deal with problems in different situations
Be more independant and helps me to help one of my parents as they are not well and is receiving treatment
they haven't and I have yet to hear of a school who deals with bullying issues or mental health problems without making it worse
getting a good education so i can get a job, this is a problem where i live. Prodominently for poor people but also affects more well off people that they can end up in the streets not working and causing problems, i want to stay away from this.
They have helped me see both sides to everything the positive and negative
My school teaches me to think of others and how I cannot see their problems and so must treat everyone in a kindly manner. Now that I have fibromyalgia, I can see how much this impacts a person's life and how my school has taught me to have empathy for ot
they haven't. i feel that when i have a personal problem the school either ignores it or is overly invasive.
There have been teachers designated to deal with issues e.g bullying and they try to resolve these issues

63. What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced?
People's options being openly talked about in my presence which are then passed onto me
Lack of knowledge or ignorance.; Fear of their ethnicity and what it means.
I feel like they get priority over the British people
Ignorance to other peoples traditions and values
Change the R-E syllabus to learn irrelevant info to suit minority groups then they refuse to attended RE classes (where we study their religion to suit them)
You don't know what there intention on being here is.
Its just seems to be the 'norm' these days - too be a little bit prejudiced
People don’t want to understand that different is just different Not Wrong
It is just normal for us to look at different ethnicities in bad lights
I don't know, they are different from myself.
I was attacked by two male protestants recently.
They beg on the streets when they can easily get a job or night courses to get a job.
Because I am not a nice person for giving into peer pressure by doing this
I am Catholic therefore I am put under a certain category.
Being brought up in a country which is traditionally non pluralist
Other people around me are also prejudiced. As well as having a grudge against someone of a different ethic background
If you have one bad experience you expect it again
There is a high crime rate from Romanians in my area
Note the actual person or what people say its as if other people think it, so I feel like I should
I'd feel better if they were the same religion as me
Segregated schools 'built in' from birth passed on from parents.
Catholics mostly feel strongly against protestants
Most. Are just not nice people. Some don't even work and just claim benefits
I respect everyone's beliefs, but there has been so many muslin attacks lately on the world
Not the same as myself which makes me feel uncomfortable.
Because I feel they have more rights and freedom than us.
The area I am from would be prejudiced or a area with strong political bias.
I don’t fully know about a person and am just following the norm of society
I went to a catholic school for numerous years. Which was rural and situated in a Catholic village
Ignorance of the country's leaders allow civilians to feel justified in sharing the same bigoted view and feel threatened by anyone who is different so they turn to violence and hatred to assert "dominance".
Influence in school home.; Personal thoughts on immigration etc.
The household I was brought up in. It was just being around my parents.
Their dress is different but mostly, the ethnic community don't look happy or welcoming but I think it's because of those who do treat them badly, they seem afraid.
Probably because of the country we live in.
History. Also being with people who are also prejudice towards people of other ethic backgrounds
I was raised in N.I prejudice and hatred are our national mottos.
I don't come into contact with many people from ethnic minorities.
Because Catholic get everything and ex prisoners should not be inn government.
Sometimes when practicing different religions otherwise I don't see a problem.
Most crime committed appears to be from those from an etheric community. By most I mean most bad crime for example murder. I also haven't had enough time to get to know them.
Mostly but not all Protestants come across to me as quite bitter.
Misunderstanding of peoples beliefs and were they come from and the feeling that people have of taking things that you have been working for from you. Eg. Jobs, housing, healthcare.
Everyone in my opinion will be prejudice at some point in there life
Due to the different thongs they do, due to their religion - Don't like the 12th July band parades
Been brought up in a non ethnic community and socialise in a non ethnic community
I know it isn't all of them, but I cant help but be prejudiced to Muslims because of the situation in Iraq and Syria
Some Catholics don’t talk to me because I protestant
Because of the awful racist attacks and general stereotyping made in the media, If this ended, in my view there would be much less prejudice here.
From racist/sectarian comments I have on such things as Facebook and through the history of Northern Ireland
Protestants aggravate the Celtic with flags and protests and play victim whom they are causing
I have grown up in a prejudice house, so it has been passed down
Probably because I was raised that way and learned it from friends, so its hard to stop acting that way
I do not see the members in my daily life so do not know anyone from an ethnic minority group
Because they are different top ,e i.e. looks ok wise, I feel they may treat me differently
Not enough education on other ethnic group
Society. Peers. The way people around you think
They are getting jobs here, that I feel people of N.Ireland should have
Grown up with people who think racist jokes are humorous, learned like about other religions from family
Most, if not all of the people I know are similar and I have grown up with it.
the only time i feel prejudiced is if they have outwardly offended or insulted me
If someone calls me something bad to do with my race or my religious background, I begin to feel insecure and self-conscious.
I'm not people are people, we only have a limited time on this earth. Make the most of it and don't worry for differences in people
People can make you think that some people from other ethnic minorities are dangerous to be around and you should 'watch out for them' if you are walking down a street, on your own etc.
I don't, we're all equal in the eyes of God, we're all made in His image so what good reason is there to be prejudiced? However, the internet is a major cause of prejudice in society but i don't allow myself to be influenced by it
I don't feel that I am prejudiced but I may be because I am of a young age and don't fully understand everything about the world
Immigrants act as a drain on our welfare system and expect to be able to have their way on our internal (and external) affairs over that of the majority
I don't know anything about them so just go by what I hear
General thinking of others around me, newspapers, society etc
my upbringing, my friends, my school; i feel very influenced by these things
I don't feel prejudiced against anyone , I treat people how they treat me and not every person be they catholic or protestant or back or white are perfect so I treat people individually as people , the only problem I would have is that if you want to live
I grew up in a household with a mixed religion marriage, and religion was never discussed. From this, I feel that I have just never had a reason to judge someone based on religion or ethnic background
I've came into to contact with someone of that religion/ethnic origin and they've haven't been nice to me. They have been been rather hateful and so i can sometime associate other people from the same religion/ethnic origin to be like that. - I know that
It just seems that they are different and sometimes different frightens people which leads to many people including myself avoiding these people from different ethnic communities because all our life we have never really socialised with these types of peo
Im not prejudiced, however I once was. The main cause of prejudice is through family and our communities influencing us as children. However when one gives it enough thought they will realise that whatever prejudice they do feel is not their own and does
There is not many in my community and I only hear of them in the media
I don't really, the main thing that I am pre judged about is on account of my age
Racist jokes exist and even though i know it is a stereotype, it is still embeeded in me to fear people that are different from me, even though i know if i get to know them i would like them.
i dont feel prejudice because we all come from the same book, we are just different pages, people shouldnt be judged by how they look or where they are from.
I believe the main reason for prejudice is the upbringing of the individual. If the individual has been lead to believe something their hole life, then it would be difficult to convert them to see the other side of things.
Crime caused by people from ethnic minorities
Some people think they are better than others and I don’t agree with that
I cant understand them when they speak and sometimes groups of them scare me
Because some people create a stereotype and I am unaware of the truth
Their attitude towards things such as school work
A bit of peer pressure would inflict me to be prejudice against someone
As most of them just come over here to claim benefits and most of them turn to crime and ruin our country and communities
The emphasis on ethnicity when certain crimes are committed. It is slightly stereotypical and I am not racist, but it's difficult to not prejudge
Don’t understand their religion never learn much about it
Growing up listening to the views of the people around me and their prejudgements
When we go to their country we have to abide by their customs while they don’t abide by ours. Also, the burka women wear are threatening
I believe that I don’t know enough about them to make a precise judgement because their culture and ways of life are different
Ignorance - I don't personally know many people from minority groups
I haven't really learnt anything about minority ethnic group so I base my judgement of what I see in media which doesn't pain them in the best light
The majority of ethnic minorities use the benefit system and send money to their country of origin. This takes money out of the British economy and has negative impacts
The past in Northern Ireland; the troubles etc.,; my family members deaths.
They can come across as very cheeku and look down on you
Foreigners do not harm the English Language and should forign languages at their forigen friends across a shop or street
I would feel prejudiced because of my religion
The colour of someone's skin is still the first thing I notice about someone, I do not discriminate but I do notice first
Our own people ant getting the jobs. Makes our counties people second class and have to get dole
There different and different things can be scary
I try not to feel prejudice but it is human extinct to some extent
No room for foreigners to come to this country and take our homes,jobs
Im not prejudice against them but Im not friends with them
I think it's because of the news and newspapers, if I heard of something happening somewhere I would be cautious of other ethnic people because they scare me a little
Maybe because I find some of them annoying some times
Not enough knowledge about ethnic groups and judge them before I know them
Some of the think they own our country and are taking our jobs and money
Sometimes just feel like they can understand some things
I feel we would not have a lot in common
Because you don’t know who to take certain people
Because I see someone and I automatically put a label on them
There is so many foreigners here, but they arnt spending they earn here in NI
Muslims following recent beheadings. Painting all with same brush in fear
Examples of certain groups on news etc has lead to me being sterotypical
Due to the thoughts and opinions of others around me
Media - travellers have been portrayed in a negative way as have religious groups eg. Islam
The common misconceptions and sterotypes associated with that ethnicity
Silent majority are over whelmed by scum minority
The media that surrounds me today influences my prejudices towards people of minority ethnic communities
I think it is human nature to be precarious about people we don’t know much about, especially when we aren't exposed and/per are influenced by our elders opinions
Lack of understanding of people who are different to us
Don’t know how to act around them as they seem different
Brought up a Protestant family and have developed my own opinion
Some foreign races intimidate young girls eg the polish can be relatively intimidating I don’t have a problem with them but I sometimes stereotype
Sterotypes and the opinions of other people
The labels society puts on them are often correct e.g. the travellers are very prone to being light-fingered! There is plenty of evidence to support this
Society I was brought up in, what I've heard etc.
So many stereotypes are passed around and without actual interaction and experience I use these sterotypes though I try not to judge them
I disagree with some religious beliefs of minority ethic communities
The troubles and seeing how people of other beliefs behave toward people of other beliefs and hearing about hate crimes
I feel as if Northern Ireland/Belfast is becoming more of a Romanian or Chinese place to live than a Irish place, it feels as if you aren't in Ireland anymore
The EU allow criminals into our country, if we had control over immigration there wouldn't be this social stigma towards European immigrants. Its not racist its fact
Don’t know enough about them sometimes to make correct judgement
Being treated different favour being given to other instead-not fair.
The community you grew up in. Growing up in a very strong catholic religion. Hearing about troubles years ago
I think everyone is a little prejudiced, whether they admit it or not
Hearing stories on the news about people of minority ethnic being terrorists plus keeping people captive etc
They treat us differently protestants treat us as less important as they are
Lack of integrated with minority ethnic groups in my daily life
probably because of what I hear from other people makes me that way
I have tan skin, brown hair, brown eyes… some people see me and hear my name and know I'm foreign, so they think/treat me as stupid at the start
Just brought up around people stereotyping - just natural
Because immigrants take jobs and opportunities off local people
On the basis of others opinion or their background as a county
Peer pressure and being judged by other of the same ethnicity
The NI social views against un-employment and benefits used by minority groups
I don't really think before making decisions on people. I tend not to give people the chance to show me what they are like before I make an opinion on them.
Northen Ireland doesn't have a large amount of ethnic minorities within school making them stand out more.
Don't know how to talk to them incase I would offend them in some way
I think it is natural to feel slight prejudice sometimes and that everyone does at one point or other
As everyone else i socialise with is being prejudiced as well
Reputation of said people and stories I've heard, along with other people's opinions and beliefs
-lack of awareness of other ethnic groups - -misunderstanding - -Influenced ideas passed on from childhood from the likes of family members or friends ect
Attitudes passed on from peer groups mainly.
Some don't interact with others in this community .
Not a very open society in Norther Ireland
very few in my area, possibly i am intimated by our differences
News reports give a bad impression about minority ethnic communities which makes me nervous about them.
Society still regards them as foreigners especially as many of them don't try to integrate into Ireland's culture and customs#
bad reports on the news, upbringing from previous generations (ie: grandparent's views would be more prejudiced as there would have been fewer people from ethnic minorities in their time), what I have witnessed behavior-wise from those from ethnic minorit
I know I shouldn't be prejudice and I try not to be but I go to a huge school of over 1500 students, some of whom have been brought up with strictly catholic predjudice beliefs that have in some ways affected how I first think of things however I try not
Because I think it's great that people mix. But the economy and the people who live in this area are mainly immigrants whereas I feel as people from a different minority are more favourable than the people of this country.
I think its because , I been a victim of bullying and I hate seeing it happening to other people

26a. (purple) Please tell us why you have chosen that type of school?
Your religion shouldn’t effect your education or social life
I don’t believe in a god, so I have no preference towards any one religion
I went to a mix school would not bother me
So they have religion classes as integrated schools don’t or celebrate catholic / protestant feast days etc.
The friends they would make would have the same beliefs as them, making it easier for them to follow their faith
So the child has a better understanding and acceptance of other religious and cultures
So they can meet people of all religions
Get to know different kinds of people and be more accepting
Because I don’t mind that they have everyday interactions with other religions
I would like them to integrate with people from different religions so they won't be opinionated against other religions
I think that its important to experience other communities to gain a better understanding
They become aware of other existing religions and learn how to respect and consider their differences
Because I want my children to be brought up with Christian values
So they would meet a variety of people and have a mixture of friends
Because people need to learn from each other that’s how NI will progress
I think people should be judged on personality not religion
I want them to be better educated about other religions and understand other people better
To follow in my footsteps from my own experience
They crow up learning and understanding other religions, which would make them more knowledgeable
I want them to know that everyone is normal and the same
I like the tradition of a catholic school and I would like my child to follow those beliefs along with everyone else
So they are brought us understanding equality and to be non-discriminative
They need to learn about their own religion in RE class
It will make them less biased about their religion and ###
Because we shouldn’t be separated because of a religion
I attended a school with my own religion, I would want my children to. I have nothing against children going to a mixed school
I don’t mind where they would go as I would not want them to be separated from people with different religions
It is encouraging to see children with friends from both religions and will help them not be biased
It is important for children to understand from early on that we are all equal
I personally have no religion per say and I don’t think religious conflict should matter to a child
I don’t care how religious the school is I would pick a school based on quality
Because my school and my parents were the same
It allows people to have a ore open mind and make their own decisions. They'll know more about other religions and be more accepting
I would like my children to learn all different types of religion
I want them to have the same religion as me
Wouldn’t want my children to have the religious divide that is my school
It's good for children to learn about other religions out there so they don’t grow to dislike them
I feel as though it would be good for my children to mix with a number of children with different religions
Integrated schools teach children to get along and accept each other no matter what religion or ethnic background they are, which I think is a very important thing for our future
I attend a mixed religion school so its good for them to break barriers and learn more about other religions
My children should embrace other religions/cultures
Because it would allow them to understand everyone is the same and should be treated equally
They would grow up to know that everyone is equal
Because I don’t want them being brought up the same way our generation was
Because I think its important to bring a child up in an integrated community
They may not be welcome at a school of mixed religions
We need to focus less on religion, as this enforces prejudice among children. Children need to be taught as equals
For them to interact with people of many religions to avoid racism
Everybody is the same and shouldn’t be treated different
Went to mixed religion school for 12 years myself
So that they are educated in other religions/cultures
Religion should not have an effect on education
I don’t want my children thinking that people with different religions are divided and are different
I see no reason to segregate pupils based upon religion
You get to experience new religions and traditions. It may also make you a better person
It would make religion less complicated and hopefully make them not sectarian
Because I attended a own religion only school
So that they grow up knowing everyone's equal
Children in one religion schools tend to grow up closed minded to other people with different religions
To learn about other cultures, traditions and more respect for each other
Religion shouldn't define your education and I wouldn’t want my children growing up against a certain religion
I would like my child to have the opportunities to mix with every one, no matter what religion
Children need to learn not to be bigoted and to accept everyone
I don't believe in separation according to religion
I believe children should form their own opinions on religion with as little direction from parents/peers as possible
I went to a school like this and there was never any problems
It doesn’t have to be integrated to have different religions
Believe it is important to learn from others diversity is an integral part of understanding yourself and others
religion is not an issue to me nor should it be an issue for my children
To bring them up to be more open-minded.
As I attend an integrated school, I understand the importance of mixing
As I do to a mixed school considering it better to meet new religions
A chance to get to know other students, make more/better friends, less chance of friction with other religions when they are older.
They would be with children their own religion
I done really care about religion and Id like my children to be equally open minded
Because I would want my children to go to an integrated school;
So the children can mix with other religions
I think religion is irrelevant at school
We shouldn't be segregated from each other.
Because they will grow up being friends with everyone
I would not like my child learning other religions + beliefs
Because I myself attended a mixed religion school
I don’t care about religions differences and want them to accept and applicate all religions
Because it’s the way that I was brought up
So that there is less segregation and to encourage tolerance and acceptance of different religion and cultures
Don’t believe people should be divided everyone is equal
Helps children to develop feelings of equality and learn to accept those of different religions
Because it was like the school I went too
to allow them understand that we are all equal
My first primary school was mixed religion and there was far less sectarianism
Let my child/children make their own thoughts and opinions on issues eg religion
I would feel my child would be more safe
That is they way I grew up so I would want them to grow up the same way
Personally I am part of a mixed religion school and want my children to share this experience
I went to a mixed religion school which helped me understand were not so different
It gives a child an insight and understanding of how to respect someone with different beliefs
I fee its important for people to learn about different cultures
Because I would want them to integrate with people of different religions as they are no different and they shouldn’t think differently
I believe that children would benefit from learning and understanding the differences in religions
We need more integration to break down existing beliefs and barriers
I would not want them to be brought up to be bitter. This would reduce the chance of this
So that they can focus on their own religion and grow in it. Learn languages such as Irish which aren't usually offered in mixed school
So they learn how to make friends with lots of different people
I don't think what religion you choose to practice should affect who your child is friends with and it's good to learn about other religions and cultures
It is in the best interests of our society
Because it allows children to mix with other religions and see everyone is equal
Because I don’t believe that religions leaders e.g. god effect the education
So they know about other religions and ethnicities
Children should not be forced to carry on any prejudices from the previous generations
They learn all aspects of their religion in religious studies classes and PE Classes
I want my children to be open minded and not bitter minded by past generations
I don’t have any religion myself so it would only make sense
So they could keep focus on their own faith to practice it
I would want my children to have my religious views and in turn the same political views as myself
I think that the way I have been educated is the best way
I have chosen that type of school because I would want my children to accept other religions
Because it is good to learn more about other people and their religion to reduce prejudice towards others
It is important to learn and be aware of all others to learn respect
So they make friends who come from a different background
Because I believe that all schools should be integrated to teach young people in northern Ireland, to make our society more accepting of diversity
Personally I believe religion has no place in the education system
Because they get a chance to learn and meet people from that religion
Want them to learn about all types of people
They would be friends with more people of his religion
I don’t care about religion, people are people
Kids with different religions can mix, less fighting
I would want my children to learn that everyone is equal
I think religion people can and should mix together (all should be equal)
I think it is very important for people to mix with others outside of their own religion, otherwise divisions occur.
So they'll be more open minded to people from different backgrounds, religions etc.
Whilst integration between the religions is very important, religious calculation cannot be compromised religion is a way of life
Everyone is equal so it really doesn’t really matter what school the attend
I think Northern Ireland need to move on from the past and everyone is equal
I would like them to have the same experiences as me
Because religion at this age shouldn’t be a problem or matter
It might help them to understand other religious and there may be less prejudice towards different religions
Because I would like them to be able to mix with the other religious children
Because I don’t really care for religion everyone is the same
Its good for them to learn that people are different but that’s ok
I would want them to mix with every religion
Its important to understand every one is the same
Integrated because this teaches them that everyone is equal, and that is the way I want my kids to be
They would learn of other faiths and become ore tolerant of other religions
It encourages integration and breaks down barriers seen in past generations
Because then they can grow up with and learn tolerance and understanding from an early age
I makes them move socially aware and accepting
Learn to understand how others live and what they believe in including their traditions to accept them more in society
To allow the child to form his/her own opinion
Would want them to be taught the same as me
Religion should be a private matter and not affect schools
I would want them brought up the way I was
Because they can fully embrace who they are with people who are the same
The children would need to get used to people being different to them and having different views
Integration is the way forward for Northern Ireland
So that they can meet people who have different believes and welcome I so they can be friends with everyone with different backgrounds
So there would be no divide and everyone would be treated as equal
Religion does not bother me and I think it is good for children to mix with other religions
I think this because then I will know my children will grow up understanding about different religions and wouldn’t decimate against people of a different religion
I would like my children to be brought up in the same religion and schools as I did
I would want my kids to mix with all backgrounds
Simply because I think religions segregation is a rather petty thing, and that there is no reason to segregate anyone
Most 'Integrated' schools are mostly protestant and can be very bitter
I want my children to mix with both religions
I want my children to have a strong religion
Depend on the situation of schools at that time
I would like them to accept others as they are and not label them
I feel like everyone should mix from all religions e and ethnicity
They should have the chance to see how other people worship and live their lives
It is important to keep the practises of the faiths and religions
It is good for people to learn about different religions as well as interact with people from different religions backgrounds
I do not want my children to be ignorant, but I am very anti religious myself
I would want my children to have education that follows the protestant faith
I go to an all female Catholic grammar school and Catholic morals are more enforced which I think is a good learning environment
Because they can learn about different cultures
Because a divided society is no society dividing at a young age divides them as they grow older
I think it is important to get to know people from different religions
I feel mixed schools are treated by the predominant religion in most cases Catholicism
Then my children will learn the tardyons and values of there religion
My school is mixed religion and it give you a better understanding of culture
As I would prefer my child to have the same religious beliefs as I do
Because I want different religions to get on more
Want to keep that religion in the family
It is the same as the one I have attended
Id prefer them not to be with other religions as it is how I've been raised
So they do not develop a sectarian attitude when they are young and thus when they become adults
I do not think there should be a religions divide when it comes to education
It would stop children growing up thinking that other religions are wrong as everyone would be mixed together
Promotes integration between people of different religious backgrounds
I grew up in a one religion school and it didn’t effect me negatively
Because it shouldn’t matter what background or religion they are as long as they show equality
So they know about other religions and know they aren't that different to them
They would have thing in common with other pupils so it will be better to make friends
It’s the type of school I go to and that my family has always gone to
As I am an atheist and believe that everyone should have the right to go to the school of their choice regardless of their beliefs
I think if they went to a mixed school there would be more chance of fights, bickering etc. happening
It could help break down the barriers that exist in northern Ireland today
Because that’s the type of school I went to
Children should not be educated separately just because of religious differences
It is important for them to be around other people of various faiths to not pre-judge someone of that faith
Wouldn’t want them fighting with other religions
NI is so secular and divided. I would like my children to grow up in a society that isnt divided based on religion
So my children could learn about other religions
I want my children to experience different cultures and religions
Learn about different religions and learn to accept people for who they are
That is what I was brought up with and what I am used
I would like them to be friends with people through their personalities and not religion
Bullying will not occur due to religious beliefs
Prevents prejudice based on religion and race if you mix people together
I have no religion but I think that they should mix with both
I want my children to be open and respectful of other peoples beliefs
Because the last thing a Christian child needs is false teaching and confusion
Because they could get bullied by pupils from different religion
As everyone is equal and deserve to be treated the same no matter what their beliefs
I do not believe in segregation. I would want my children to see everyone as equals and think for this to happen they should be exposed to as many different religions and cultures as possible
It would be good for them to experience different religions
Integration is good and shows everyone is equal
Because they might get bullied or picked on because of their religion
So that they can learn together with children similar to them
They have a less chance of getting bullied
Allows them to interact with different people and learn about other religions
So they can learn to get on with each other and lean about each others traditions and respect them
I don't care about religion but wouldn't want my child being closed minded about religion
Because I don't think different religions or beliefs should be an issue and I would want my child to accept everyone
I would want them to feel more comfortable, as mixed schools are known for bullying in my area
I think that it is good for children to mix with and experience different religions
It is a good thing to meet with different people
Because I wouldn't want mixing with Catholics
I think it would be good for my children to broaden horizons
So they would be able to accept other religions easier
Only way political problems can be fixed
It's better to be involved with people of different backgrounds from an early age
This is because I attended this type of school and they get chances to meet people from different religions through classes and sports
Cause my dad is Muslim and my mum and me is catholic
So they would learn to get on with every body
Religion doesn’t bother me and it Shouldn't bother my children or what school they attend
Might minimise risk of sectarian bullying
It's the religion I've been brought up to believe and want my kids to grow up with only it
I want my children to treat everyone equal and how they would want to be treated
So that my children would understand other religions
I believe religion shouldn't block friendships that could occur during the school years
So they are not confused by other religions
Personally I feel that religion is irrelevant., If I had my way religion wouldn’t be taught to my children
I have no issues with others religious orientation
It would teach them to accept all people regardless of culture or belief
Because I attended a school which was mostly known for my religion
There may be more trouble at a mixed religion school
I went to school with people the same religion as me
Because then they can support each other with questions about their religion
They should interact with people who may be different than them at a young age to be better prepared for the world when they are older
They would be more accepting of different types of people
To gain a understanding of others beliefs for future life
So they learn to accept other cultures and don't become intolerant/ prejudice
I think religion is important and I would want my children to go to a school which practiced the roman catholic religion
I would wish for my child to be brought up religiously
Religion shouldn't be a reason why children should be separated. They should be taught to be understanding not a bigot
They would get to learn about different religions
Protestant schools don't do ash Tuesday/mass and that is better for a protestant child
I believe everyone is equal and do not like racism.
It's the type I go to and I like the way things are taught here
Religious division stops the progression of our children in terms of racism and religious prejudice
It would be good for them to learn about other religious as well as their own
It would make them more accepting to others if seeing them from an early age
Everyone's the same equality is important so no ones isolated
Because I wouldn’t wart to be a different religion from me
It is important for pupils of all religions to integrate and learn about each other in order to move away from the sectarian violence that divides communities all over NI
I'm atheist so I really don’t care what school they go to
I feel the schools I attended were very good
Because it is better to have mixed mind-sets
Meet more friends and people not based on religion
I would rather keep my children with the one religion
They would have the same upbringing as I have had
So they wont judge other religions. Religion is just a joke
Makes them more accepting of those around them
It was the school I attended and want them to be brought up the same way
That’s a school I attended and was brought up around various religions
To build a cross-community future in Northern Ireland
Because it would be less chance of any bullying and be less confusing
So that they can come to understand and accept those with different beliefs
So that my children know that everyone is equal
Because I don’t care about religion but wold want my child to have a choice
So they my children will mix with other different religion children
Because I went to school like that and made a great friends so my children should do likewise
So they get to understand people from different backgrounds which lets them understand it better.
Because I went to an integrated primary school and I've grown up knowing that it doesn’t matter what religion you are
So the child can learn to play well with all children and learn about them
I want them to be brought up in a Catholic religion
They should have the chance to mingle with children from different religious backgrounds
If a child goes to a single religion school like Rathmore, they wouldn’t learn how to cope in with the diversity of the real world
Because children need to integrate from a young age to understand more about differences and allow them to make their own mind up
The mixed school in Ormeau is not as the one for Catholics. If it was of better quality I wouldn’t mind
Because I would want my children to have an understanding of different cultures and beliefs so that they will be more friendly and open with people from other cultures and religions
To meet other cultures and connect with other people
Because it is important for children to mix at a young age so there is no difference in people despite their religion ethnic group
I don’t like the separation which religion causes
I would want my child to fit in not be different
They would still hopefully learn about other religions while getting the right idea of how to approach them. In the future I would hope every young persons opportunities are the same, regardless of beliefs
It stops children from forming a divide and it also means that the option is open for my child to attend any school they want
I am not religious, so I wouldn't mind where my children went.
I believe children should grow up experiencing a range of religions to increase tolerance and understanding
I feel it is a good idea to let everyone mix
I believe that catholic ethics and morals are taught very well in catholic schools and they are the same as my own beliefs
As it is the way my parents and I have been educated and I old want to chance that
Id rather them be in an all catholic school
Save fights and arguments between pupils
Because it would be a better school and they can learn about their religion
I think it's good for children to meet new people from different backgrounds as it helps them become more socially accepting
To ensure that my child wouldn't be bullied for being a different religion
For my children to not develop sectarian and biased views
So they do not develop sectarian thoughts about others
I want my children to have friends of any religion and not judge others on race or religion
The school would practice my religion on a daily basis
Because you need to have an understanding of different religions
I would want them to mix with people from different religions so they do not become racist
Because kids need to see the other side of people too, not monsters like people make them out to be
May not get bullied as they might at a mixed school
I would like them to value commitments as I attend church
So they wound become part of a sectarian minority
My family have raised me with a lot of faith and I intend to instil the same faith in my children
I think everyone in the world is equal so nobody should be differently treated
To avoid unnecessary conflict between different religious groups
As it allows them to attend school with those the same religion as them
Want them educated in the same faith as me
They will be able to learn about their own religion
They would be immersed in the same aspects as I was
People should not be separated due to religious belief
As they will meet people from loads of religions backgrounds
All local schools are of one religion only
Not enough religion learned in mixed schools
As a lot of it covers other religions without going too in depth
Id ratter have my children learn about their own religion
I wouldn’t want my children to think that any religion is different
I have chosen this because if my child was to be sent to mixed school he/she could get bullied
Religion will manipulate the minds of the young, I don’t want a Muslim kid
To appreciate and to be tolerant towards all religions
It would give them a better understanding of other religions
So they can learn about their own background
Because I feel that having an open mind is healthier
When I have children I hope that religion is not a big issue therefore I hope that all schools are equal and are not either Catholic or Protestant.
To ensure they feel comfortable and welcome
I would prefer if they weren’t judged by their religious background
It is important to communicate with children from all backgrounds to develop unprejudiced relationships and ideas. Also, I am from a protestant background and my boyfriend is from a catholic background
I would not want my child to grow up with any prejudice towards any social group
Its better to be able to get on and mix with people from other religions most work places are mixed anyway
I think it is important to have a good understanding of other religions
It would help them learn about differences between communities and ### stereotypes
So that they can make friends with people from different backgrounds
Because I was brought up to play and get to know anyone with a different religion
No religious reasons- just a good school.
It would cause less religion related problems
The child would be able to experience all aspects of the community
Because religion isn't a big thing all our blood runs red
Learn about other cultures and religion. Live in a better world
I am an atheist thus Id like my child to experience other religions
To teach them that religion doesn’t matter in life
As I have attended one and it is no different to own religion schools
Would have strong faith of our religion as they are taught it
It allows children to learn that everyone is different and prepares them for the future
Don’t want them mixing with other different religions
I believe children should mix with other children regardless of religion
I think it would cause less confusion and any altercations regarding religious beliefs
Allows children to integrate with new people
less peer pressure; what them to keep same religion; not to be swayed
It is important to stop living in the past and to integrate with people from different religious groups
Because I would feel a lot safer with that type of school as there would be a very low chance of sectarianism
I believe it would help to solve the long term religions divide
They are generally better schools and children need to be taught faith
I don’t think children should be segregated
To let them socialise with others who are different to them
In life people mix so they should from an early age
To remove religious barriers within society
I would choose this because I do not base my decisions on religious foundations. I base it on the educational standard and facilities
I think it is important to explore different religions to allow children to become more open minded on the subject
So they will gain further information about that religion
The only way to eliminate prejudice and lead to a more cohesive society is to educate are children together so they learn about other social/religious groups
I want them to follow their own religion in a mixed school, they wouldn’t be taught their own religion
It is important for them to see life from many different perspectives
Because I don't want my child to discriminate against others
So they learn their own religion and do not get mixed up
As it can allow my children to mix with people with a different religious background
Integration will allow children to learn new things
The children would grow up with broader perspectives and a greater tolerance and understanding of others
My children could develop a personal opinion of their beliefs through religious education at school and decide on their own how they feel about their religion
So they learn the religion they are brought up with not different/other religions
Would want them to have the same religion as me
I don’t think that Northern Ireland will be able to leave behind its past if children of different religions are separated from a young age
Teaches people to get on with people of different religions and understand
They shouldn't be isolated from other religious groups
They will learn from their experiences with others and to plan to not give in such a sectarian environment
I feel it is important to mix with people from different religions to help understand that religion
So the child could grasp an understanding of more faiths in practice
Because there is a huge division between Catholics and Protestants and I want my child to learn everyone is equal
For a better chance of them being tolerant and understanding
I believe it is important that going to school should also result in practicing our faith mixed schools may deny this
As they would grow up in the religion that I was brought up in
Its important to live together in a community and respect each other
So they better understand what different cultures and races exist
It would allow my children to learn about other religions and have more experience in communicating with people from other religions when older
Help build relationships which is badly needed in areas such as castleberg
I want them to know everyone is different
I would not prefer my child did not go to a school where pupils held Islamic beliefs, and my child had to accommodate to their need for example no harm
I hold my religious beliefs relatively strongly. I would be perfectly comfortable with them attending a school of mixed Christian ### eg Protestant and Roman Catholic
The reason I have chosen this answer because my future partner could be a different religion
So that they have more knowledge of other people and their cultures and religion
Because they would be able to study the same R.E course, attend the same religious events etc
To unsure their safety as there is a lot of hate/sectarian crimes and issues
I go to Methodist college Belfast which is mixed and the school is lovely to be a part of so would want my children there however although mixed still Christian assembly's which I would want for my kids
I feel mixed religion schools would allow my child to learn of new cultures and grow to with religious issues
More diversity is good for the further development of society
Will learn more from others who are not the same as us
So they can learn to respect other religions and cultures and treat them with no prejudice actions
Because I wouldn’t want my children mixing with other religions
Children should not be segregated for education
As it is the type of school that I go to and have always went to
So they respect and understand other religious cultures.
I believe my family should share my religious beliefs and a religious school will encourage this.
There would be less chance of bullying or discrimination
So they can learn that only a person's character and personality should affect if you like them or not
I do not judge so people probably would not judge me.
I enjoy going to a faith school and feel it is important that they learn more about their religion
I don’t see a point in religion separation
I would want to allow them an opportunity to view the lifestyles of other religious groups and understand there are similar, allowing them to develop an acceptance
Done agree with separating people as it just furthers the already existing divide
They will get the chance to mix with different people.
I think you should be able to work and get along with people of all religions
Because although I would like my children to integrate, Catholic schools tend to have better results/teaching
Because I would want my child to know everyone is equal in there own ways!
They should be able to mix with people from other religions.
It is good to experience different people from different backgrounds at a young age so you can become culture sensitive.
I want my children to interact with and judge people based on their personality not their religion
Enable them to learn about other cultures and develop their own views
So that they grow up learning about other religions and respect other peoples views
So my children grow up accepting of other religions no matter what their own is
More people in the same position as them
They will be taught the things the same as everyone else and know how to practice their faith, they also wont be singles out
So they would not be narrow minded, and be tolerant of people different to them
To learn more about their particular religion and focus on it more
Because I have been brought up in that tradition and it just seems right
if they understand other religions they would understand and appreciate these religions
Give your child chanced o experience different culture and religion which I didn’t really experience at school
The problem isnt religion its people confusing religion with politics
It is what my parents went to and me, but it don’t mind if they went to a mixed school either - we are all equal
I would like my child to be taught about their religion and brought up with the ### language and GAA sports opportunities in school
So they grow up being used to other religions and people
Don’t want my children to judge someone on such a minor aspect of a person
So they can experience different beliefs and decide for themselves what they believe. Also so they can grow up not knowing of any prejudices and meet new people without having any prejudgements about them
I would like them to be taught within a school of pupils with the same religion
I enjoy learning about mixed religion and everyone should learn about it
I would choose a school based on teaching and results rather than religion
Hope of less segregation in the future generations
This way they will experience different aspects of society
The only way to move a stalemate like the one here is it integrate communities as much as possible
Able to learn more about other religions, more open minded
Because I want my children being taught through catholic religion
To make it easier for them to understand their own religion and feel comfortable as who they are
Although I personally don’t view religion as important in my life I think my kids should experience all religions
I think its good to learn about other peoples religions and that it doesn’t define them
Its good for the religions to mix as I went to a mixed school
To meet different people from their religion and other religions, they can learn new things and grow up liking everyone equally
Because I went to a Catholic school and I want my children to have a great knowledge of the religion
Religious diversity and cultural diversity
Children should be able to learn about their own religion in school
I have catholic beliefs and I want my children to have these too
Gives my child more experience of different cultures and traditions broadens their aspect on the world
In some parts of NI there is lots of religious tension
Things have to move on this might be one whey to do that
I think it is important to mix with all types of people because it will help to reduce racism, sectarianism etc
I would want my child to experience other religions and learn more. Not about religion but instead education
So hopefully in their future they would be more open minded
I think its good for children to mix with those of different religions.
So that my child could get along with both religions.
I would like people here to be more accepting of others
There are so many religions to choose from, wouldn’t want to force my children down one path
I went to a mixed school and I believe everyone the same
Give the children time to learn about the past of Ireland so they can then choose which way to act around them
Because there would be less bullying in regards to religion and less conflict
They will become more aware of other cultures etc.
Because I would want them to attend the same schools as I have and they were the same religion (most people).
It will help the child in learning that were all the same
If they attend a mixed religion school, they will not be indoctrinate into a certain religion
As opening your eyes to other religions teaches you acceptance and shows that not everyone is the same, yet we deserve the same rights
I am from a mixed religion and ethnic background
More Diversity and more acceptable I believe
So they can experience various aspects of religion and life and not be subject to my own traditions
I would like them to not grow up in a discriminating background
Religion does not matter to me, it should not matter to others, especially my child. People have different religions for different reasons
Its good to know about and interact with people from different religions
To let them experience and choose which religion they relate to most
I don't mind of what religion the other pupils are as long as the education is good
I think it would give the child a better understanding of other cultures
I would choose the best school in terms of education in my area
For the future of Northern Ireland - to all work together for our country
I'm not religious so I wouldn’t want to force any one religion onto them
Because NI is a country of mixed religions. I believe and introducing that concept in school may aid in young people better understanding those of another religion
So that they can be more open minded and less likely to be prejudiced
Integration from a young age will remove prejudice
Because I want them to have a catholic religious background
So my children wont grow up to discriminate on basis of religion
Because that's what the real world is like
I think it is better as it saves trouble/fights. Everybody will be equal
I honestly don't care what peoples religion is and everyone is equal and children should socialise with a mixture with cultures and religion
Everyone has the same religion and hopefully will get a long
Because it would teach them to respect and acknowledge different cultures and traditions. And not see these as barriers
I would want them to integrate with other pupils with different backgrounds
I am catholic and attend a protestant school. I have felt more welcome in the 3 months I'm there than in 3 years at a catholic school
I would want my children to have a well-rounded view of other cultures
Integration is important to aid understanding. Segregation serves no purpose
I don’t care about what religion someone is, only if they're a good/bad friend
Because it would be a lot easier for the children to understand what they are ### if all as one religion
I currently attend an integrated school and it’s a good way to come together
I have chosen that type of school because I wouldn't want my children to discriminate
I believe that all people should be integrated
I want them to feel comfortable with diversity and show respect to others
There would be no division between pupils and pupils would be more open minded
It's better if a child learns and meets new people from both religions so it has its own points of view
So my child wouldn't discriminate or be racist, everyone is different
I would like my children to have experience mixing with different people
It teaches children diversity and they learn to respect other people from different cultures
They should learn more about different religion
So they have a better start to like, know about peoples needs and beliefs
It only goes to further create the superficial separation between children if they're separated by religion
Because I wouldn’t want my kids to be tied to the one religion
Gives them opportunity to learn about other religions
I believe all children should be mixed to stop the fighting and not be bitter
I attend a mixed school so I would want same for my children
Everybody the same, no bullying if other religion
So they have an open mind and realise religion doesn't define a person
Due to how they would need to learn that not everybody is the same
As they would learn more about their religion, feel more comfortable and accepted
Good to prevent racism in future get used to other ethnicities
So the child doesn't become prejudice, also because everyone is the same.
I would not like my children to be sectarian.
So they can learn things from different religions
Because for me religion is not important but God is
As our new generation should not be stopped from interacting with different religious ### to man made barriers and ###
Religion is not something that I concern about. I respect all religion and think it should not be a social barrier to the future generations
Because I have went to integrated school and it is tolerant.
So that there stops being a divided between religion
I choose that because my children hopefully will feel comfortable around everyone
Because I don’t think that what a person is like should be judged by religion but their personality
Encase they got bullied from other children
In india I attended a mixed religion school and I found friends there and no discrimination or divisions
Because you shouldn’t single someone out because of religion
I think there is too much emphasise on religion in NI so mixing with others means less prejudice
So that they could learn to be open minded towards other beliefs and would hopefully be surrounded by other open minded people
Higher levels of integration of religions are highly needed.
I would like my child to see the Varity of religions and have a better understanding
I believe that religion is not a factor to play in the way we perceive a person/people
I would like my child to treat everyone equally no matter what religion the other person has.
Because it will be more beneficial and make them less prejudice
Because I attended a mixed religion school and it was a good way to learn
There should be no Christian division, because Christianity is unity
So my child would not know what segregation is
I would want them to choose who they are themselves rather than myself choosing for them
So my child will learn more about other peoples background
I am fed up of the divided between religions it needs to stop?
So they are open to a wider range of cultures later in life
To let them know that even though people are from different religions they are the same
Helps reduce stigma that sometimes develops out of segregation because of difference eg religion
Don’t want them to grow up in a divided environment
So that they can experience understand and mix with other religions
I feel they should attend a school of which I attended
Because I wanted that my children would only be with people of the same religion
Because of the culture and sports played at catholic schools eg gaelic
People shouldn’t be divided because of religion it should be shared (equality)
I want my children to learn about different culture too so that they have a more open mind
Because in my opinion people should know and understand one another and do not stay divided
I would want them to get along with everyone
Religion shouldn’t be a barrier which prevents you from interacting with the whole community
I would rather they grew up with people with different backgrounds rather than one or two
I would like my children to learn about different religions and cultures
I went to a integrated secondary school, myself so I know that we all the same and I would like my children to think that
I believe it the correct thing to do according to my beliefs
Allows them to experience other religions and will also prevent prejudice and segregation later in life
I want my children to meet a variety of people and to be open minded
I chose this type of school because this will keep them to know about other religious and to be open minded about things
People in my school have tried to change my views and I don't want that
I think children should be brought up around all religions so they don't become 'Racist' or sectarian in the future
I feel that I have benefited greatly by attending an Integrated school throughout my education and I would want the same for my children
I would want them it have a wider view on people and not be judgemental towards others
It doesn't matter what religion someone is, everyone is equal
So they have an unbiased opinion on other religions
There has been too much fighting over it and I just don’t care about what religion other are
To allow them to participate, but take part in integration activities
I would want my child to grow up aware that such things are not important
Because you go to school to learn to accept everyone, no matter what their background
No divisions between children in school community
I do not mind nor care about other religions as long as they respect my religion then I am happy
I don’t feel religion should feature in your choice of school, but statistically catholic grammar schools are better performance
So they are not growing up thinking that different religions are looked down upon
So they can experience different cultures and religions
I would like them to be involved with and learn about children from a different religion to encourage diversity
I would like my children to know about different religions, races etc
Because it doesn't matter what religion they are
I believe it is important for children to be introduced to non stereotypical views as early as possible
I think it's better to be exposed to lots of different people instead of separating different groups
Because I wouldn't want them to be part of a divide
I feel it is good to start children off young not having opinions and everyone is equal
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71. Is there anything else you would like to say about community relations in Northern Ireland?
No, I have no problem in my community, as we all get along
They can get better. The only was is to let the people sort it out. Nor physical barriers. Just because one person out of an ethic group is racist, sectarian etc. doesn’t mean the whole group is
If young people ion the North are to make a contribution to bringing Protestants, Catholics together this needs to be done by lowering the voting age (as a politics student I feel I should be able to vote for how and by whom the country is run also integrated schools should be increased.
Yes, there is not enough opportunities for teenagers in NI. We need places to go to stay out of trouble and to become more encouraged to help the community we live in
Relations are not as good as they could be however they are better than what they where I beloved it will just take time
At the minute it depends where about you are in NI that conflict could occur. Although I feel as a whole, NI is good at coming together as a community
Integration in Schools is the only way to solve the sectarian problem in the long term
The only reason there is trouble in the world is religion, 90% of the Catholics and protestants use it as a label and don’t believe in a daily just an excuse to fight
If you make a change e.g. taking away peace lines now, there may be some violence, but after sometime people will forget that they were there in the first place. Children will grow up without ever knowing of their existence and in 10 years there will be no hatred
The only reason there is still violence is because people cant let go off the past. It definitely should not be forgotten but since people hold grudges we are condemned to repeat it.
These should be more things like the Ulster project.
I believe the main reason that there is still political conflict between Catholics and protestants is because the people in parliament were involved in the troubles. We need new/fresh young people in parliament who do not care about religion but care about good morals in life
Family, School and Friends play a big role in now 'we' feel about different religions and 'how' we treat them
This country will never get on with parties likes Sinn Fein and the DUP. It will stay the same with by blinding people with sectarianism leading us and will stay that way till then so don't expect a change.
Route of community issuer comes from the government - DUP and SF must compromise.
The problem with people in this city is that they aren't using their religious identities for the right reasons, 97% of them probably don't even go to church yet when a flag that nobody even noticed is taken down all hell breaks loose? A lot of moving on is needed for this country.
I feel that more activates should be organised between the different communities to get people interact between one anther.
I have no cave man religion or ethnicity, everyone is human.
Religious segregation in schools leads to a lack of religious tolerance and understanding.
I feel that most people don’t mind people with o=the religions backgrounds but there are still some people who are against it
Nobody is born racist or prejudiced, its taught or adopted behaviour I think my generation are more inclusive to people of different ethnicity and religions, despite parents or other family members' more narrow minded views. I think this is because we are taught about equality and respectful treatment at school which definitely influences younger peoples' views in my community
I definitely think more needs to be done to mix young people of different religions up until last year, when I got involved in a cross community project, I knew almost no one of other religions - which I think is a key cause of prejudice which is a factor towards discrimination in NI today
I think having a problem with someone because of their religion or ethnic group is stupid. It Shouldn't matter what a persons religion is or isn't or where they're from if a person is nice to you, be nice back. If a person isn't nice, don’t bother with them its simple
I think that there is only still hated and prejudice between PROTESTANTS AND Catholics today because of the parents of our generation as I don't think they can let what happened in the past stay in the past so they are encouraging their children to be prejudice towards the other religion.
At the minute I feel there is some segregation between Catholics and Protestants but we as young people can contribute a positive influence in the father as Team Leaders
When the two groups come to gather there might become a lot of bullying over their religions.
I feel as though parents, older relatives have a large influence on how some view those from different religious communities.
The majority of young people are for ### ### however there are still a few on either extreme who act on other prejudice it will take another generation or two for tension to settle more widely.
There will always be hatred between catholic and protestants due to the bitter past
This is the only place in the UK where it is such a problem to be either Protestant or Catholic people from England can't understand it. Hopefully in the future our leaders won't understand it either and work for a less belligerent society.
I think it is older men and women who cant let the past be the past, holding us back from peace
They are what they are because of what parents teach their children
I feel that if there is a youth council brought together it may make an impact on some relations but there will always be some form of conflict. My answers are based on my upbringing so that is why I feel strongly about my religion but not in a sectarian way.
That they aren't as good as they could be. The fact there are divisions everywhere even in our politics is a big contribution and ### to young people and their prejudice.
I think its easier for my generation to get on well with Catholics, however it can be harder for my parents generation etc., as they have been through the troubles. However why should we still be prejudice towards Catholics today who had nothing to do with the troubles? I think its important to forgive and move on which is happening in areas.
Not everyone has a problem with people of other religions. I think only very few do, they just have a loud voice and aren't afraid to use it. All schools should be integrated
All communities must stop doing things that will annoy other community groups
Young people are connecting with people from different religions. Older people are causing violence because they think about the past and lead their children the same path they lived.
Despite the best efforts of so called community relations programmes etc. it is a basic fact that N.I. is entrenched in sectarianism - it is the basis of our political and educational systems and is engrained in the mind-set of each generation. Putting an end to this is the single greatest problem we face in NI
I feel the politicians in the NI assembly should learn to agree more with each other and not discriminate each other e.g Gregory Campbell's statement of 'curry my yogurt' as it is a bad example to lead for communities in NI and is not helping getting rid of the divide in communities.
Forget and forgive, kids are being brought up by family members to discriminate. Integrated schools is a great opportunity to break down barriers.
If everyone moved on and forget about the past everyone would get along people would feel safer in Northern Ireland an it would get better then. Instead of being known for the troubles
I believe we should all get along fairly and equally no matter what background you are from.
The ongoing conflict between Catholic and Protestants occurs as the younger generation were raised to believe that the opposite religion who may be nationalist or unionist are "bad" and "wrong" for their beliefs on if Ireland should be part of the UK or Ireland. this impacts community relations.
I feel that nothing will change until people realise there is more to life than what religion or ethnicity you are. I am a Protestant and have played camogie for six years and strongly believe that sport could change a lot of options.
Catholics and Protestants young people today don't know how to socialise with each other because the history their parents had of the troubles. They are wary when people aren't from their religion.
They are still rocky and there is still water building up under the bridge to come out
To me the "peace lines" are more political than anything.
It all depends on how you were brought up. Most people nowadays are brought up to believe everything is okay, whereas some still favour the old ways and that is why we are still segregated.
I really don't understand why people are such dicks about it like, to be honest its to much effort to hate someone and people are not mostly likely fighting to fight not because their catholic
I would like the peace walls/liner to get rid off but many people are still living in the past which is the main barrier for this to be successful
I think that because of a lack of maturity common sense or education strongly affects the relations between communities. There are idiots on both side and there always will be likewise there will always be people looking for an excuse to use violence
I just wish we could all get over ourselves, stop being so stupid and realise that people from other community are people too
There is more to violence in Northern Ireland than just disagreements between Catholics and protestants. There are other issues that are of equal if not more importance than trying so hard to bring together Catholics and protestants; especially when the two communities simply will not co-operate.
Community relation are still being influenced by politics, both local and abroad (Gaza). If the political situation improved and stabilised on its own initiative and without foreign support stepping in (Haas) then the community relations will improve dramatically
Young people need to learn the war for ### in Northern Ireland as the next generation, political views need to be expressed respectfully. And the flowed system needs updated to become impractical
Protestant march are always causing tension and need to be cut back there is far to many
Marching in or close to catholic areas is a problem. If protestants marched in their own area it would mean less trouble on our streets. Bonfires 12th July/Internment, should be done away with they are very intimidating
If people constantly talk about the two religions and their differences only violence will happen. The best way to stop it is to just stop talking about it, forget about it and move on. Don't try to force people of different religions to be friends
I think community relations have improved in mixed areas but single religion or nationalist areas have and will be the biggest stumbling block in reaching a settled country for good.
There will always be fallouts. No one will ever get on properly. For example, because of the fighting between the Catholics and Protestants, everyone will always fight the history will always be there. It cannot be erased. It is almost in our blood to fight against each other and to seek revenge for our ancestors.
I strongly wish that everything that has happened in the past could be left there, and so all of the people in Northern Ireland could get along without religion or the past being a barrier
That our problems are due to young men carrying out an old mans deeds, we are struck in the past and must move forward towards peace.
I feel like it will improve slowly but I think it will always be an issue
I come from a community were the paramilitaries are still a threat to young people. I know of three young people who committed suicide because of this pressure. I think we should be educated how to keep safe because of this.
The peace line doesn't really stop the violence. There has to be more projects to bring people together. There needs to be better political decision to avoid violence and to bring these communities together
I believe that community relations are far better than they were 10 years ago. In regards to protestant and catholic religions mixing
Speaking as a teenager, it feels like ill of the force in relations comes from those aged probably 40+ although it also feels like they're the ones making the relations worse, even as they attempt to improve them.
Being a 'Catholic' or a 'Protestant' has nothing to do with the segregation in ur society. It's about who wants a united Ireland and who doesn't, and some people just do not accept the other religion because they were brought up to believe the other is bad. Just because someone is a Catholic doesn't make them nationalist and just because someone is a Protestant doesn't make them a unionist.
I whole heartedly believe that the strained relationship and the hatred and violence stems from the segregated schools which is the first step in improving the segregation
In certain mixed area's relations okay and there is no trouble.
Most people in my community don't worry about religious differences or relations. We have never had any huge conflict in the past.
The fight for you national identity will forever be on going and this issue has been caught up in being protestant or Catholics. It’s a pity they were united together but I see no change Something's I can feel threatened by protestants depending on the situation
I cant for the life of me understand why differences in denomination cause such hostility here. At the centre of them all is the same God, the same Christ, the same principal teachings and the same holy text. I fail to see why the ### that some people have different methods of worshipping the same God is seen, or has every seen, as a justification for conflict between Irish communities. I imagine that most were sick of it 400 years ago and I imagine that most are sick of it now
There will always be fighting in Northern Ireland no matter what.
Still shambolic predominantly between lower classes, working class more so than middle classes. May sound awful but there you go.
I wish they would improve so that we could all feel safer in any area
They are improving, though biased publicity in newspapers affect opinions
The tensions seem to be rising on both sides
There is still problems between both main religions although they are a lot better than they were.
I think that if people tried to go to mixed community groups that there may be less conflict all the time.
Both religious communities don’t make an effort to stop the violence so how can this be solved if we don’t try.
Children and teenagers are more accepting of people from different religious backgrounds than adults are.
Will be divided until re-unification and even more so once there is a United Ireland.
The way children are brought up in some areas. Children are being told at an early age that "you are on the right side which is republicanism or loyalism" both can be in the wrong. But the sectarianism starts with parents and environment a child is brought up in.
I find that only really in the bigger city's for example Belfast, there is more problems regarding community relations, not as much smaller towns.
People need to try harder to ignore prejudices and accept those who are different in society
I think it would be a ### miracle if NI didn’t care about religion. Its what the country was made on everything about this country is based on religion and has been from the very beginning. From the moment were born were surrounded by protestant and Catholics, celtic or rangers. Its pathetic and the Northern Irish government focus on their financial problems rather than their people who still to this day have petty arguments over religious statues, religion is idiotic to me, it only causes trouble
People are fighting for the sake of fighting, they don't even know the people they call their enemies and I doubt they feel any real conviction about religion.
Most racism is usually found in integrated schools I've found - I went to one for 2 years and left because of the viral ###
I feel that it is great to mix communities, but when it comes to sport as an example it seems to be only one way; as protestants are asked to play garlic while not wanted and Catholics make no attempt
It feel as if no one in power is making any contribution to promote tolerance and acceptance. Compromise is needed, nut neither "side" is willing to cooperate - they just want it### themselves. In doing so, they also prey on minorities like me and nothing is done about it. N.I's leaders need to stop admiring themselves and care about the people.
Peace lines seem only necessary in certain areas.
If young people got more involved in bringing different communities together, personally think there would be less violence in the future because would be more likely to understand defences and create potential friendships, relationships.
They will never change. Children will forever have their parents thoughts instilled in them from a young age, and very few children will question this.
Young people are well educated in this modern day society, its time to build bridges however there will always be stubborn people who are stuck in the past.
Northern Ireland has improvised over the years although I am only 16 years stories my parents/grandparents have told me have realised how well off I have it. It would be great to see the small majority of bigoted/sectarian groups come together in invited and put the past in the past!
I think relations between Protestants and Catholics will always be bad because they hate each other so much as they feel that each side is trying to hurt each other i.e. the removal of the flag in city hall enraged Protestants because they are getting closer to a united Ireland and that loss of identity scares them.
I feel like Northern Ireland needs to focus on the adults of this country as this, I feel is where the problem keeps stemming from. Most you people I know would accept an integrated country but their parents are not happy with this.
Why do you keep sending me these you cretins
I think protestants and Catholics showing hatred towards each other is ridiculous we don’t live in the past anymore! Protestants need to stop saying they're Christians and do thins for cool! Bin fires and parades are acts of hate which wouldn't glorify god at all.
The whole protestant/catholic divided is ridiculous and shouldn’t be there.. We are all the same and I don’t understand why everyone cant just be friends and get along. I feel very strongly about this, everyone should just like each other.
They are improving but still work to be done.
There shouldn't be segregation in the communities anymore. Why can't we all just get along?
I think the majority of people who say they are either Protestant or Catholic don't know what it really means. They don't practise faith but prejudice and sectarianism and it's ridiculous. They say "GOD and Ulster" but don't believe in God. They clam a religious identity without knowing any of the facts behind it and only know stones and traditions.
We should eradicate each other, so we wouldn't have these problems.
The youth of today who are not brought up by predacious violence loving sectarians are far more open minded and have no prejudice nor qualms about others as they are not taught to hate.
Relationship is made worse by band parades and the presence of flags in certain area's (both Catholic and Protestant)
The mixing of the two communion relationship. In the future will cause a large outbreak of violence and assault if it were to continue the way it is today, so I feel that when the two are separate the communities excel as they're own group of society. Also we do benefit from mixed schools such as Lagan College and College e.g. Belfast Met as it enables mature people to understand the values of other people, which is a Hugh contribution to the forwarding of high education
Schools tend to be manly one religion meaning that people grow up surrounded by people of the same religion and people don't get the chance to be around people of other religion, therefore making society more segregated.
It is important to teach children from a very young age that the "them and us" attitude is wrong. Even in the wording of questions used at school for example, it seems there is a definite separation in communities even though many pupils have different religious backgrounds
There will always be a divide. I think each school should have their own as to religious studies. Don’t like this integrated system as there are more Catholics than Protestants,
I think they are slightly improving in some neighbourhoods but in other there is no change at all.
I think it is whatever way you are bring up to think, teenagers are fighting about something they weren't grown up in the past to have the knowledge of.
There should be more opportunities for young people to socialise with people from other backgrounds. I feel like I do not have any opportunity like that
Get rid of some Politicians in Northern Ireland that are still having prejudice views
Violence isn't necessary so talk rather than riot.
There should be more intergraded schools, more emphasis on equality and what is social acceptable in todays society in school lessons, more cross community projects in schools encourage schools to have at least 1 lesson on different religions taught a week to encourage acceptance of other religions
As a result of the relations within the community I will be leaving Northern Ireland as soon as I can
Disgraceful-religion doesn't matter to me and these riots caused by stupid teenagers who don't know what they're fighting for and see rioting as a fun thing to do when its just ridiculous.
As they remain similar for many years, relations are unlikely to change unless there is intervention of unbiased young people. The glorification of many events such as Orange marches will always divide our communities unless compromise is made
The main problem I believe lies with the older and middle aged generation- there is a minority of youth who do still follow and believe sectarian things but we really aren't as fussed anymore. Personally people are people, we're all the same and I know many people who think this way.
I have my own views but they are not prejudiced , but the same can not be said for the majority of the Protestant community.
I personally think most upset in community relations in NI came from what children see their parents, older friends etc, most don't know why there is a big divide but just follow their older peers.
I think schools should not just teach a specific religion just because the majority is protestant
I think sometimes people (young) don't even know why they get involved in religious fights, they have just been brought up that way.
Young people today are becoming less and less prejudiced towards each other; when it becomes our turn to make decisions things will change. More people are becoming less religious but still many people mix up their religious and national identity. Young people today are more accepting due to social media and pop culture and also globalisation.
Don’t let your kid be a dickhead. For example letting people fight during 12th weekend. Adults need to be educated to stop fighting and talking shit, because if they don’t young people will have no future. And others will leave the country
I feel the young people are very willing to move ###
People are stupid and should forget about religion and an atheist, socialist utopia should be established. I think that the people who cause trouble across the community are almost always working class people who have been brought up thinking the opposite side of the community is terrible
I feel that community relations in Northern Ireland are getting better.
There are bad people in both the catholic and protestant religion and we should concentrate more on the good people of both religions
I don’t think that religions should separate people. I think if people didn’t make such a big deal about it, the community would benefit much more.
Vital to get this right and act now otherwise will always be divisive society religiously and ethnically
I would love to see Catholics and Protestants getting along better and finally put the past behind us. But I have to say I would love a united Ireland.
Paramilitary loyalties must be severed and deliberate provocation should be more controlled eg. Flags, bonfires, also the police commissioner is useless.
Its not the religions to blame, it’s the people within them
It is the personality of the person people are trying to be friends with not the religion.
There should be less religious based schools both secondary and primary, and more integrated and community schools bringing all religious and ethnic backgrounds together (particularly Catholics and Protestants).
Basically people should not judge on religion. Bigoted attitudes are entitled to change for there to be a change in today and in our future society.
Hard-line republicans and loyalists are holding back a better future for the country and the people of Northern Ireland.
I think people my age only believe that their own religion is superior because they are influenced by their parents or other family.
Both side are as bad as each other at times
Not every young person is sectarian towards the other religion but it will take them people to step - up and make the changes so no young person is sectarian in the next generation.
Prejudice is being passed down and taught through generations. Its being learned because of prejudice parents or friends.
As long as people have respect for each other's religion and are taught about different religions there should be no problem. Schools should be inter denomination from nursery school (age 3) right up to 18.
I think everyone should treat each other the same instead of stereo typing them because of there religion
People who don’t live near peace lines/walls are the only people who want them broke down
In some areas, relations have improved a minority of people are set in their ways. Relations have the potential to improve greatly if we are taught acceptance from an early ages. This means it isn't a big deal when children interact with others from a different ethnic or religious background.
Young people don't care about religions until it’s the 12th of July or St. Patricks Day
Anyone that wants to be peaceful and get on well with people in this country, should leave their political/religious opinions at home
Both communities have prejudices against each other and that is why peach is often hard to find. There prejudices are mostly passed down through families.
Older generations will not change and we don’t get enough say. No matter how forward thinking people don’t move political parties that are different religion. We need a party mixed with all religions running on things that are real
Equality should happen - End off! No one should care what religion you are!
The media and politicians need to leave the past in the past
I believe the major politicians in the north are at fault for the weakening of community relations, their bigoted and selfish uncompromising manner from which they approach their role is the pulp of the problem here in the north of Ireland.
More awareness projects should be introduced in schools about the two communities, with more awareness about our own religion, background knowledge on where it originated from and the meaning of religion I feel it would help eliminate the bigot attitude of people
In my opinion, community relations aren't too bad at the minute. However there is still some obvious tension between the two main religions. More between the young people who have grown up with a prejudice that has been imposed by relative and parents yet the issues don't affect them personally so I feel some people just need to move on and wise up
Its fine to be proud of who you are but I think Catholics should be more accepting of NI as a British County
I think the recent inc increase in extremist politics on both sides has set back community relations and some uneducated people on both sides have been made intolerant by our politicians e.g Gerry Adams, Jim Allister and Gregory Campbell.
Even today, we're still quite segregated
All wars including civil wars are created by religion. Religion is the root of all evil.
The young act like the old it isn't are generation that needs to change its way.
I would like to be able to go anywhere in Belfast and feel safe with every body
As I live in a farming community we never had any problems between Catholic and Protestant and I loo forward to when all Northern Ireland are the same.
Shouldn't be such words as Catholics and protestants
Some people never get the opportunities to meet other religious groups in their area - young people don’t go to the same nightclubs
Everyone going to have their own opinions that may have been past on from parents etc. There is always going to be a few people who are prejudice against others, no matter what people do in N.I but I will remain open to everyone's backgrounds and opinions.
Sometimes its like the calm before the storm in some areas of my community
Young people need to understand that violence in Belfast should be history and its time to move on.
The two main communities and any other minority community shouldn't be segregated, they should be united in schools, communities, sports etc. to make sure people become less ignorant about religion, race and culture
While community relations in Northern Ireland are impairing, it is essential to teach young and older people to accept change and (although difficult), let go of the past in order to provide a less cynical community in Northern Ireland.
Communities should not be divided and must mix and intergrade together.
I know very few people who have anything against other religions other than they're own, but the people who do need to mix more and learn we are all the same
Awful. Areas (like mine) where flags are attached to every lamp post are intimidating and I don’t like to go into town or any strong protestant/catholic areas for fear of being attached, even if I am the same religion
Not really, growing up they have never truly effected me and I was fairly oblivious in primary school (and even now) when my friends would talk of the divide between the two communities, I feel any prejudices held by anyone of my generation, at least in my area, are a result of the prejudices of their parents being passed on. Of course I could just be naive and as I don't live anywhere near- Belfast or such areas of conflict I don't shares such experiences.
Tolerating each other is the only achievable goal without violence as a consequence, Do that.
Most young people today who have a story disapproval of community relations are only brought about as they are influenced by family/friends, not because that is what they believe themselves
I think in an ideal world, everyone will get one but I know in reality I don't think everyone will ever fully get along.
Peace lines create violence they don't want a certain religion going past a line into an area where people use violence as an answer.
People aren't educated enough about the peace process. Thus they are only remembering the rioting and conflict. The festival at falls park is a great event to welcome people of all areas to join together for an event
The way to solve the problem is to stop bullying above the problem and lot the wounds held themselves
I'm ok with Protestants and Catholics being mixed in a community I want that to happen, but on either side violence will happen because of a mixed community.
There will always be violence and prejudice within NI because people will always use history to cause it no matter where in the world it might be
People deep inside still treat others differently because of their religion or race, but that shouldn't matter or affect how you treat them. They should be judged by their personality. If they are kind and nice, then you should be to. There is no harm in having friends that have difference backgrounds from you, in fact it can let you grow and mature by having these friends
I don’t think flags should be put up on lamp posts anywhere because it just provokes violence. I want to feel safe walking through a Protestant area in my school uniform when I need to
I believe less focus should be put on the past and the communities should grow together.
The only reason it is like this is because children/young people are purposely being taught to hate people different to them, when really if someone told them how stupid it is to hate someone because there different to you and explained how stupid and pointless it is, we wouldn't have this problem
It could be hard to achieve these things because some people are just to stubborn they feel like their religion is something to fight for and this ends in conflicts went often.
I would like the community relations to improve and for everyone to be equally treated however too many young people are influenced by older people who are sectarian as they saw the worst of the troubles
I live right facing the peace wall. I would love to see it come down but my mum said it would be very dangerous here if they did.
The idea of a community in NI is constantly split into ethnic groups/religious groups. For progression to be made the division between groups needs to stop so all communities are equal.
I believe that it is the older generation passing on ideas to their children and that the government still continue to live in the past.
The main source of prejudice etc. is within the older generation (30+) in my opinion
I feel like that they are improving from previous years
I don’t think a religions background should define a person nor ethnicity or gender. We all humans these questing's are quite insulting, like we no longer live in a barbaric dystopia
People need to realise that all religions should be respected and being kind to people of other religions does not make you less faithful to your religion. Children being raised to learn that only their religion is correct and anyone else is abnormal is toxic and only adds to the toxic narrow mindless NI knows to well
I once lived in a mixed religion neighbourhood and it was fine until July each year when it became a problem
At this moment in time I feel that community relations could be better than what they are and the only way that this can be changed is through us young people
Nothing will change in the future they're too enemy's and the troubles aren't even over, if they wont change take all the murals down etc., and forget about it.
I believe that all people should be accepted and allowed a voice both inside and outside schools and workplaces no matter what religion they are, they should be treated equally.
Sectarianism is mainly caused by politics. People are in the mind-set that because someone is of a certain religious belief they have a certain political view. People need to realise this is not always the case and community relations will surely improve. Protestant doesn't mean unionist and Catholic doesn't mean nationalist.
The rude between Catholics and protestants is ridiculous and definitely un-necessary!
The only reason why some areas are still sectarian is because of young peoples parents. They are telling their children about stuff from the past and this has been carried on through young people
People need to work together and move on
Give it time and continue what is happening now and it will reslove itself i think
I think that there should be more integrated schools because it will teach young people not to be hateful because of race or religious backgrounds.
I only feel that the peace between communities should have ended along time ago. still to this day people fight for what they believe in, however I feel the younger generations which carry on this small amount of violence do not understand what they are f
I think the situation with the Union Flag being flown outside of Belfast City Hall is still a big issue and I think that their attitudes by protesting is going to make Northern Ireland fall downhill
things are getting better between the two communities
I think that communities being segregated as a result of their individual religions is very silly, and that everyone should simply treat each other the way they wish to be treated regardless of their religion or beliefs.
The large majority of Northern Irish people are well mannered and polite, its a minority of hooligans who create this image of violence which is so often portrayed in the media. It's this minority that make life difficult for the ethnic minorities among u
I think that some people just need to get along with one another because it's the right thing to do and having separations in communities keeps the tension between religions etc living.
The community relationships in Northern Ireland is probably better than most places which makes me happy. I think that some people hold on to history just to keep things going, when they weren't brought up in the era and half the time don't know what they
The violence normally gets worse around election time. I feel that people who use violence to fight for their cause are ignorant and close-minded. Violence will not solve the issues.
They should be more welcoming towards different disabilities and especially hidden ones. -
All schools should be integrated so that all young people in Northern Ireland grow up around many different kinds of people, it would reduce prejudice a lot!
The relationship between protestants and catholics is not as bad as it was in years past as youth clubs provide a range of inclusion activities which brings the different communities together as a whole.
In my city, all the Catholic schools seem to do projects together, but because my school is mixed we don't seem to be included in any of these projects. This has resulted in a lot of people in our school not knowing other people within the city.
Although I'd like Catholics and Protestants to get along better, I don't see it happening any time soon
Constantly improving, but still not entirely 'open' to each other living together.
I feel when we move away from having political leaders in NI who were part of sectarian terrorist organisation we will be able to move forward as a country
I think that relations are both reluctant to co-operate with each other because of fear for what will happen when all community relations come together in terms of where the country will go from there.
I believe that there are certain places in the country where religious differences are more apparent. In my area most of the schools are segregated with only one integrated school and that normally leads to being able to spot the different religions whic
The northern Irish Community have always been a 'Friendly' one. Especially in Fermanagh where I live, almost everyone in Fermanagh is related to another person in some way and we are like a tight nit family. Everyone gets along, you can say hello to someo
Outside of the cities there is little to no emphasis put on what religion someone may be. The problem seems to be more within the inner city as people do not realise we have more similarities than differences.
The tension between the communities in Northern Ireland is and always will be very high. I feel this is due to the fact that the aftermath of the troubles was not dealt with correctly by both communities. I feel that many people in NI do not feel part of
It's ridiculous. Nothing has changed in the past 30 years or so and I'd be surprised if it ever does.
Young people dont care about religion as much as our parents grandparents etc generations do, but we never experienced the troubles.
Young people aren't the problem. The problem is older generations trying to pass their sectarian beliefs onto their children and grandchildren. If nothing was mentioned then there would be no sectarianism among young people.
I don't mix with people of other religions because I never get the chance not because I don't want to.
I think that it is time that people moved on from their ancient beliefs
I think you should be taught in school that everyone is equal and treated the same. We need to stop these prejudice views being passed down in families as I feel it is the main reason for difficulties in community relations.
Not really I just wish that everyone could get along and live in peace, I believe a lot of the trouble in northern Ireland is due to what parents are teaching their children.
I personally feel that religion should be a personal matter, and not discussed. This would mean that people form various religions may not feel as uncomfortable around anyone from a different background. I also feel that most, if not all, schools should a
Children my age were alive during the trouble but they carry on the thoughts and acts of it. I think it depends on how the children were raised.
I think that cross community work is amazing and have to give props to the people that make it possible. They are making out country better and better everyday. I don't want to wake up in 20 years when I am 36 and still see violence in the New my grandpar
There is still segregation in Northern Ireland, not so apparent now a days but it is still clearly seen
There shouldn't be any separations it's ridiculous that it is still holding the country back
There needs to be an improvement as I still feel there is still an obvious divide between communities about religion and I believe that there can be more done by the government to improve it however there needs to be caution with there approach as there i
For better conditions for the people in Northern Ireland, Protestant people and Catholic people need to come together and stand together. The divide was worsened in order to separate the people.
It is often said we learn from history. In the case of religious segregation in N.Ireland it is better not to teach the youth about the violent history as it is the only thing that fuels the conflict today. The segregation comes from parents raising their
The 'uneducated' or 'poorly educated' people of Northern Ireland will never change and their views will not change either on religion and its barriers. Anyone with any sense of wanting to achieve in life will move away from Northern Ireland as soon as pos
It is just like 2 bitter old men fighting about something they forgot about long ago out of principle
People need to let go of their parents problems.
i think we have come to a point were we no longer need to have community decision, we all want the best for our families and children and the best is not having them grow in fear and hatred of the other side because of something that happened in the past
the young people of northern Ireland mostly don't care whether one another is protestant or catholic in a few years time it probably will not be a problem the only way the problem will be caused is from the parents and that is cause they are living from y
I feel that community relations in North Ireland could be improved if we used TV to promote inter-community interactions e.g. have a program on the Catholic/Protestant way of life and explain to people how the religions are very similar in belief and view
people need to stop looking at each other as a certain religion or ethnic group and seeing each other as people and equals. even this questionnaire, which has good intentions, tries to categorize everyone into catholic and protestant or black and white.
Religion was never a big issue in my house it was never talked about we live in a mostly catholic neighbour. Both my brothers are in mixed relationships
Irish people are seen as drunk and stupid from other countries and Ireland is still full of bigots examples are in the media
I think people make big deals about cross-community relations which make it feel forced where as mixed schools it happens naturally. I also think it is important for young people to learn both sides of Irish history and the troubles/political opinion so we can learn about it in a way that isn't bitter and make up our own minds instead of adopting a bitter mind-set from parents, family or community
Because of stronger segregation. Places of NI I think NI can have a ### reputation from other countries
Its important to remember everything we have in common instead of only seeing the differences
I think people need to actually talk to each other so that they can learn about how the other community view things and maybe that would help in the long term
I think that young people are made to think certain things that their family or close friends do, for example if their parents are racist or dislike a group of people then their children will be more likely to think the same because they may not socialise with that group of people because they will go to segregated schools
Id like to say it shouldn’t matter what religion, whether your protestant or catholic you’re the same people with a different view, but that shouldn’t mean to say that you should let bad things go on. What is the point? When I have kids I know ill want them to know that they have their rights but so does everyone else religion doesn't cut that out its not a pair of scissors
More integrated schools to break down barriers in religion and ethnicity in general e.g. sport
This has all be about religion it all people talk about here
There is no need for Catholic and Protestant division
Belfast is not the whole of NI, it is a very bad representation of community relations in NI, everywhere are ### much fairly normal areas and community relations couldn’t be better
An event to bring them together to socialise would be good maybe each side will realise that the other isn't 'bad' at all
I think it is sad that despite all the integration today there are still communities in NI that feel NI is only for Catholics or only for protestants etc. and that they don’t see it as a place where everyone has a right to live in peach
I think adults can learn from kids on how to accept others as people like myself have been able to become best friends with people from another community and there is no reason why adults cant too
Nope everything was said and answered in the pas questions, although I do believe each individual should be treated equally
There are cross community youth groups in my area which are helping to ease the divide between protestants and Catholics, such as REACH across which I attend currently
Its up to the parents of young people also to stop the division in religion. Young people copy what their parents tell them, along with what their peers tell them
They would be better if it wasn’t for our tribal politicians
The extremists on both sides make the relations much worse than they should be
I hope that one day we can move on from this and everyone can live peacefully together, but at the minute we need people to come together stop thinking about the past and move towards a more equal NI
More needs to be done concerning the young people including little children. In my area, children as young as four are coming off with foul sectarian language. Target the young as soon as they can think and in time sectarianism will be defeated. Ethnicity is less of a problem for Northern Ireland.
Very few opportunities provided by government/council to allow integration of people of mixed religion/ethnicity
I believe things are better but it all depends on our generation and those to come. If we can make it possible and normal for the younger to mix, then change would be easier
Although minor some worrying practices regarding community relations still continue such as the burning of flags and effigies on July 12th bonfires. My mother has event old me about an incident where an Indian flag was burnt because it resembles an Irish one (although I do not know if they were aware that it was a different flag)
Politics needs to stop being either nationalist or unionist, we need to make strides towards an Ireland for everyone
Nothing is ever perfect is can always be improved
I would love to see the issue over the divide of protestants and Catholics being tackled and for young people not to be involved in riot over their religion. Its not right young people like me live in fear of going through another area which may be ### of a different religion
I'm sick of the separation. Young ones antra born sectarian, they are taught it
As we gown up we believe and think more like or parents for that reason we have strong beliefs about religion, may it be good or bad.
Older generations have a big influence on the prejudgements that the younger generations have own it comes to other religious communities
One of my childhood friends said he would not enter a catholic churches his parents forbid him to. I believe parents and the elders of the community have a big impact of me thinking of the younger generation, I think that is to blame for ### of religious relations within NI
Improvements must be made in years to come
There not the best and I cant see them getting better anytime soon
Mixed religion events eg sports makes a great difference and helps to break barriers
I believe that some of the feelings about different religions could depend on the way you're brought up. Also that the older generation could be harder to bring together if they have been against other religions their whole lives
I feel that the community doesn’t do enough to improve relations, eg hold gathering to bring people together
I believe that peace will never be possible because of the generation before us that have taught young people what to believe about other religious groups and cultures and that the young people today will pass on these judgements to future generations
I think young people are going to improve or deter community relations in NI, I myself went to catholic schools but I think integrated schools are far better because they break down biased barriers. However, Im unsure which school Id send my own children to as all my family have went to catholic schools
They are getting slightly better, there is less mis-trust
Focus on the future as a group, rather than repeating the past.
It is my opinion that division is caused much more by national identity and unionist/nationalist differences rather than religion
I believe whoever is answering this question is wheatear catholic or protestant I know what they will favour their own religion within these questions and if you asked 16 year olds in 5-10 years the some questions you will get the same results
I don’t feel any religious tension in my community but I am aware that it is present in some communities. I have never personally experienced religions discrimination in my community and would be extremely surprised if I were to encounter any
The media portray our relations in a very negative light. The only time our relation make the news is when the riots happen in July, which aren't even that bad, and when disitant republicans try to incite fear threw terrorism
I go to a mixed school so I view everybody equally. Education has been one of the leading factors of this, but also how I was raised
They're not good and I would hope to see a big change in the future as I find the whole issue embarrassing as its so stupid. It shouldn’t matter what religion/ethnicity people are.
The boys in Stormont at the minute are doing nothing to help the situation - perhaps a complete shift is needed like a new protestant - catholic political party
I feel the past like the troubles is still a very hot subject in any peoples minds and I don’t think they can forget about them
I believe most physical fights are caused by people that do not know what they are fighting about
The majoryity of young people in northern ireland who have been brought up in non-prejudice homes practice good community relations. Older generations should influence the youth on how to treqat people from different types of community
I think the biggest problem from different communities refusing to accept the ways of other communities personally ive been told ive cant speak irish in front of a protestant, which I like rediculous. As I think the only way things will start to change is if all communities learn to accept and embrace our diffrences, be they ethical or religions etc
Hopefully things will improve in near future
It may be privileged, but religion has never really been a problem where I live
They need to get rid of the barrier between faiths as at the end of the day everyone's the same
Most prejudice is learned from older generations that lived in the troubles in my opinion most of my protestant friends d not dislike Catholics such as myself but agree that there is an expected mistrusting attitude that they seem pressurised to follow
Young people are the way forward. Young people are the next generation and if they are given a push they are capable of making a change in society. Young people have a voice its mostly not heard
The cities are worse than the countryside you don’t see as much in the countryside
I feel that no matter what measurers are taken there will always be an undertone f division when it comes to particular areas of life
Greater understanding of other communities and their culture, religion etc is necessary. Cultural traditions should not be forced on people of other cultural backgrounds
More youth centres to bring youth together would make relations better like the magnet youth centre in Newry
The segregation between protestants and Catholics is dwindling, for example sports such as Gaelic and Hurling are being played by protestants more.
I think they should be more facilities in all town for all religions rather then just in the bigger cities like Belfast
Separation due to religious or ethical background is not needed in society. It is up to young people in Northern Ireland to make sure it is not a part of their future
If the politicians cant agree how will the people agree
They may get worse due to a slight increase in violence
Well I don’t take much interest but I think a lot of it is pointless and that a lot of people are arguing/rioting for something they don’t understand fully
Barriers are being broken down, it is not as big a deal not as it was before the GFA. I think this is because of groups such as the Ulster project and cross-community groups of this type
I think the government need to do more to promote integration and community relations egg funding to create schemes in schools
They have improved significantly over the last 30 years and there is room for improvement but there is now a minority of people still bitter about the troubles, both Catholic and Protestant and these people just need time and a lot of integration
There are some very sectarian teenagers and adults, however there are some very non-sectarian teenagers and adults. I believe in teenagers would change NI if the adults stopped traumatising with their stories (some false) about the other religious group. I find their are more sectarian adults than teenagers as the adults are victims of the troubles. We teenagers are ceasefire babies
Everyone needs to look t the future instead of living in the Past. Bitterness needs to end for the sake of our children. Groups need to get together more
I feel that any issues in community relations that occur in NI is because it is either down to peoples uneducated minds towards other religious or racial groups or that young people are still influenced by adults/young adults who don’t know the truth of the whole past
Protestants and Catholics can work well together but there will always be tension between them, and one word could be enough to destroy a good bond
Not enough time has passed for real change to be experienced the generation of the troubles are still living and memories are still fresh. Country people are more likely to be on good terms with neighbours in the towns and cities neighbours are not needed as such
The troubles were horrible times and I hope it never happens again!
I don't think community relations in Northern Ireland will ever change as people are brought up believing they should hate people with a different religion. I also believe that the political system is run depending on religion. Northern Ireland needs to move on and learn to get on with each other
Older people are sometimes the cause of segregation in communities
I feel that the separation of communities is a terrible thing as this whole different religion, either catholic or protestant is stupid as in actual fact their religion is Christian and therefore should just learn to get along with each other, and the segregated education isn't helping at all. The separate school entry examination the old 11+/transfer test was better as everyone does it, that they are still serrating things
Bigots are the problem people from both religions who can be civil to each other are ok
The younger generation don’t treat religion as a division and divisions become less obvious as years go on
I think people should move on and put the past behind them. Essentially I believe those who would still want to turn to violence regarding the division of the two main religions in NI/Ireland today are trouble makers and attention seekers
Although division is bad I still think we need it to avoid potential violence
Generally quite good. A small minority disagree, go out of their way to make a divide some move backwards rather then forwards
Almost tide for ### montality mindless violence to innocent youth at protestants-catholic flash points whre the youth on both side are tarfeted. Most people want to move on from the past while other try to pull the past back up or carry on with it
I think that division is no longer based on religion, instead it has developed over time. We have been brought up in a certain way, having certain views and unfortunately I think it will never change
Relations have improved greatly. Education is key to influence young people to not repeat on the past and to move forward and remove the bad reputation NI holds.
Religion is only an issue when it's brought up
They need to wise up, move on from the past and look to the future
I believe there is a strain between community relations between religious groups in Northern Ireland. It can be hard to forget the past therefore I do not believe there will ever be a time when both religious groups get along 100%
Like I said time heals all scars, this however is a big scar, never the less if two generations were brought up accepting all religions this 'Mini War' would be over
Most of them don’t know what their fighting for
I believe sectarian and racial hatred will decrease as generations go on
In my opinion, there is really no need for all three rioting and fighting. If people wanted to get their point across, they should do it calmly and rationally
I think the community relations in N.I. have improved over the last few years. However I think times like the 12th of July and the flag protest at city hall and the violence that both of these things bring suggest that maybe N. I. has not improved
Community relations in Northern Ireland are still tense. But I hope with more community projects both Catholics and Protestants can come together and be at peace and simply keep the past in the past
I like to get on with everyone I meet, I don’t judge because of their religion. I was never raised to hate anyone. I think everyone should get along together. I know some people think different
I believe that in Northern Ireland religion will always be an issue, because people live in religious communities and don’t mix with people of the religions. In northern Ireland many people want be able to forget what has gone on but in order to move forward you must put it in the past
Going by my own experience of mixing classes with protestants and Catholics we are trying to make a difference
They are … messy. Most of the segregation and bigotry in the younger community, I feel are caused by the influence of relatives, parents, teachers etc. Most of as in thesis generation are too young to remember the troubles
Nationality and religion are two different things but perhaps that isn't always evident
Young people today growing up after the troubles have no memory/prejudice views in comparison to older generations improving relations between communities
Religion will always be a contributing factor to diversity in Northern Ireland
Lack of education and prejudice leads to stupidity. Religion only causes problems
Young people and children of both religions should be taught and should understand that there should be no differences between religion. As if they know this from they are young, they will grow up to understand this, disagreeing with religious violence. So they can pass this onto their children to preserve a good future
If Protestants would leave Catholics alone and Catholics would leave Protestants alone, we'd all get on fine
If each side had respect for each others culture and allowed certain parades etc. 20 go ahead once a year then things would be much better
They will never change and will never get along, that's my opinion
Going out to things in schools to do talks there is a range of schools together with different religions
I think that as long as our politicians refuse to work together in a way that benefits everybody in NI equally, relations between protestants and Catholics will never evolve from the mutual distrust and dislike we have right now
Religion shouldn’t come between people or communities
Depends where you go in NI, where I'm from peace lines would never be necessary. In Belfast or Londonderry etc. they are
Younger people are more open minded when it comes to community relations and need to be listened to and consulted more because its their future.
Most violence and arguments through religion is football and alcohol bullied and it can depend on how you are brought up
If peace lines were brought down it would make more violence but this doesn't mean that the two religions shouldn't mix
I think there will always be a divide between protestant and Catholics in N. Ireland as people pass on their biased opinion to their children and family etc. The divide isn't even based on religious views anymore, people have been brought up in a mind set that tells them to dislike someone of the opposite religion
No matter what religion/ethnicity/sexually preference someone is everyone should be able to get along
I feel that so long as there are segregated schools ie. All catholic schools there will be ### religions as catholic and protestants will be unconsciously encouraged to feel as if the other religion is alien. I also personally dislike the way that the peace process is literally just forgetting the troubles. Gerry Adams is the sole reason that I harbour an unshakeable and unfounded mistrust of catholics and Irish Nationalists and the recent funeral of Ian Paisley with its shocking fabrications about his life must have had a similar affect on catholics. In school our entire debating club was reduced to disbelieving silence when we heard all about Rev. Paisley's lifelong work to bring peace to NI by ### religious hatred
Stop putting the country to shame through violence just because your mum/dad brought you up to believe the Catholics/protestants were bad people. Some people from Ni are very closed minded stubborn and traditional
I believe that as time goes on relations between protestants and Catholics will improve
I think it has improved slightly in the past few years but will always be a religious segregation no matter what
I have grown up in both protestant and catholic areas and I can honestly say that I am more scared of protestants than I am of Catholics
It depends on the way people wee brought up, for example if you were brought up in Belfast there's a high change you feel more strongly about your religious identity, than someone in the country would
I really hate the massive divide between protestants and Catholics. We worship the same god, but people focus on the religion and not the relationship Christianity is about. Christianity should be one huge community rather than many different ones, we all need to work on this
It is mostly due to the older generation who still are bitter towards the other religion that holds Northern Ireland back from moving on
Young people today don’t really care that much about religion when it comes to the difference between Catholics and protestants, its old news
It is strained, people do try however. It is also down to us teenagers as if we mix with other community's are children will also, if we do not they will not either
Religion is the main cause of many problems in NI. Personally there have been times I have felt quite scared going into predominantly protestant areas, despite wearing neutral clothing. The fear of the other religion is ridiculous. Protestants shouldn’t feel scared or threatened by Catholics and vice versa
I think there needs to be more cross community projects involving kids from a very young age. I also think bringing down peace walls can end divisions within communities and force people to interact more
Community relations have improved over the years, it is no doubt that things are better today but religion is too big of a topic in NI and so it cant be forced on young people as this will only cause friction. Community relations are probably the best they are going to be, for as long as their is P&Cs their will be clashes
Due to parental influences young people today will grow up with the same sectarian views as their parents
Young people aren't as sectarian. They mix easily in my area. In particular I feel unionist politics are extremely sectarian and do not represent a lot of what unionists want, the unionist parties mannerisms are holding NI back
I think there should be more inter-community gatherings between Catholics and protestants, to bring us together as a mixed community. Maybe a peace project and there could be a statue in the ### to show our dedication to staying as a whole community
Needs to be more ways for different communities to integrate together
People are being brought up thinking that there should be a division between religious communities and everyone, including parents, should be made aware of the damage this may cause
Parades cause violence and so do flags, also we as a country are ridiculously stuck in the past
I do not believe the religions differences will ever change
Many people in NI are still very bitter and prejudice against other religion sand the only way for community relations to improve is to introduce more integrated education institutions like schools and schemes to allow gang children to recognise we are all the same
Keep the young people away from sectarian families as they are a bad influence to the young persons thoughts of another religion
If fighting stopped we could potentially fell at ease in our own country
We are the future of the NI. It is up to us collectively in my opinion to shake the yoke of inauspicious hatred and build on one another. Forget the peace walls! My goodness, religion aside were just people afraid of what the consequences might be if we choose to become friendly with the "other side"!
Young people are willing to bring both religions together, however depending on circumstances many adults may find it hard to bring peace
A lot has changed in Northern Ireland but there will always be a division between Catholics and Protestants
We need to move on, and stop brining up the past in optical situations
They are slowly increasing, however opinions and believes of other community are influenced by other people such as parents and if these parents have strong hatred or dislike towards other communities then the young person will most likely follow and also share that opinion
I think arts and culture is a huge part of being communities together in NI. As a musician, I believe there are so many opportunities to build relationships through this medium. I've become friends with most of my friends from other communities through music and they are some of the best relationships I have
I believe that the politicians in power are from a different generation and may not see the problems and potentials the youth do. I believe the younger generation should be taken more seriously as it is us who must pick up the pieces.
Older generations are perhaps stubborn to learn about either catholic or protestant views. This is something which I feel has been passed down through generations also. Community relations are disintegrating because of political figures lack of respect for each other. It is their ways of dealing with situations and creating them that annoys me. They make it difficult for community relations to become better for future generations
They are slowly improving and young people are no longer as influenced by their parents opinions of groups as they used to be. This is why older people are more likely to be extremely prejudiced to other religious groups in my opinion
It's mostly divided due to Catholic and Protestants even though they are both Christian religions. They need to forget the past they really aren't that different.
My mother and father run a quad racing club for any religion and ethnic community
Teenagers in NI are the product of their parents and forever will be. The situation will never improve
I feel the negative past is dying out in my area so I am not bothered by other peoples religious backgrounds
Young people nowadays don’t care about religion, the ones who do have been brainwashed by their parents. The religious divide has been passed down through generations its our parents that were alive during the troubles, not us. Half of sectarian people our age don't have the first clue why the troubles occurred or why there is a religious divide
I do feel it is improving only to the opening of integrated schools
Personally I believe everyone is living in the past people need to wise up get a clean slate and hold no prejudice towards anyone. The likes of Paisley (although passed away), Adams, and McGuinness although they were criminals people need to say - look you've done wrong, but we need to do what's best for NI. We are backward here and I feel that as a whole NI needs to let go of bad memories and of hate towards each other and wise up and learn to get along. The continuing hate needs to stop
It is safer to have peace walls or lines and neighbourhoods with only one (or mostly) religion present until the division between religions dies down (it would be great if they weren't necessary)
People have to leave their own area and meet people with different religious backgrounds, to make decisions about how they feel and act, towards these people
I feel that there needs to be more done in the way of breaking the barriers between the communities. Everyone is equal
I would say there are more racist attacks compared to religious attacks today. I think we need to embrace more of different cultures and festivals for those of different ethnicity
Our politicians are the people that are holding back community relations. They do not try to community connection and instead encourage division and prejudice, as this is what they feed of. Keeping faith based schools is one of the worse decisions for community relations as it both physically and mentally divides the community forever
Time and prayer. I like to hope that over time the prejudices that people are born with ( due to strong family views ) will slowly become less and less. As we move further from the troubles I like to think ( especially among people I know ) there is less at a division. We are all people, if you cut me I will bleed and so will the next person regardless if they are catholic or protestant. We must focus on growing every area ( raise employment, counselling services ) A lot of the time it is idle hands that cause the problems.
I believe young people should make their own judgement on political/religious views and not be influenced by older family members or friends
I think that more should be done to bring different ethnic and religious groups together
That young voices should be heard because at the minute they are not. Ballycastle has nothing for young people to air their voice
They have the potential to improve greatly and are steadily improving but it is the backward-thinking and prejudices still held by the older members of the community being passed on through families that is preventing real integration and preventing the burying of the hatchet on both sides of the community. the blame game is still being played and the youth are being indoctored noted into believing biased versions of history and should be left alone
Personally, I cannot see community relations improving much more unless religion is kept out of Stormont and unless parents stop enforcing the difference between religious communities as they bring up their children
I feel that a minority of extremists cause the problems today concerning community relations
I double there will change any time soon as it is the parents of the children that are the problem so until the next generation comes under these new ideals I believe there will still be problems
There's no need for so many protestant parades as the parades don’t seem to be able to stick within the rules of them and they only every cause controversy and rows. Also flags should be removed from communities that don’t want them more strictly after holidays/festivals
Politicians need to do more and stop encouraging divisions and move forward from the past
There are gaps, which I believe more progress needs to be made to make the country a better place for all communities
People will always be brought up hearing stories either personal or not which will sway their own opinion on certain communities
Minor steps should be taken to move forward such as counselling or meetings instead of breakdown of peace lines immediately
Certain sports line hockey or Gaelic need to stop being seen as only protestant or only Catholic sports
I feel many young people in Northern Ireland continue to be narrow minded and relations will not change due to this
Personally religion doesn't affect the way I feel about each other but this constant bombardment of government programmes or surveys make easily persuaded people consider changing their stance
Community relations are improving but past prejudices limit the healing process
Wage gaps big problems divides communities
Relation have improved slightly in the past few years but not nearly as much as it need to
Community relations can only improve if people would let the past go. We know that wrongs have been done on both sides and we need to put the past where it belongs, behind us. People can not carry on bringing children up and teaching them biased stores about the "other side".
I don’t care what religion someone is. They are what they are and we can't do anything about it. We should accept it and get along instead of the needless violence that's occurred in communities
There will always be tension between torn communities as long as prejudiced people still exist on both and the only way this can change is if parents from both sides raise their children to be neutral to the situation and this isn't helped by the completely biased and ignorant leaders in Stormont at this time
Some are very good, like where I live - ### but some are still very hostile and are just fighting about something pointless that gets them nowhere. In ### people tend not to care what background you come from and only if you're friendly and have a sense of community spirit.
I live in a predominantly protestant neighbourhood. I know many protestants who consider themselves to be Christian, they are all lovely and are not even wildly prejudiced against Catholics or anybody belonging to another religion. The only protestants I know who are prejudiced against Catholics Aren't Event Religious. Although born into Protestantism, they do not follow it, yet they ### on identifying as protestant and "defending" their religion by being cruel to Catholics. I am mystified by these imbeciles who insist on "defending" a religion they do not follow
If the politicians showed leadership and worked together it would encourage the communities to work together
I don’t think there is enough being done to bring together the two sides of the community
I think that if you were to go to another country and see someone of a different religion, it wouldn’t be as divided. I think the only reason different religions fight here is because of the past, not the religions themselves. I blame issues such as flags, parades and The Past.
I hope peace is maintained and relations between Protestants and Catholics grown stronger, but honestly I doubt it will happen
Not much community relations where I live but better where my grand parents live.
People need to notice the difference between politics and religion or we wont move forward
People my age are still stuck in the ways our parents were. People hold views that their parent hold and are greatly influenced by them. Sports such as Gaelic and rugby can divide us but a lot of Catholics play rugby, but few protestants play Gaelic/hurling we need to allow more people to feel comfortable playing certain sports
Children should be brought up learning about both religions so that they can understand peoples religions better
We are all human. I hate/dislike and find it hard to understand prejudices people have in Northern Ireland, religious or otherwise
There are still divides between where catholic and protestant families live and I would feel extremely uncomfortable walking through a protestant area even though I have some friends who are protestants
I think it should go on as it is. Too much has happened in the past things will never be right. Too much trouble, fighting etc. especially with teenagers
Visually there is no trouble but there are some people who ruin it for everyone
Community relations are often volatile and violence is usually ### by religious festivals and traditions
It is hard to be a whole community with such divided communities that are labelled as either Catholic or Protestant areas. I feel intimidated walking through an area with painted footpaths and flags
Young people don’t have the voice to be heard. It also has a lot to do with the young persons upbringing - whether they are Protestant or Catholic and how the parents have taught them
I belief that judging someone based on their religion ethnicity social class is completely barbaric and it is shameful that kind of discrimination still exists
I think the way people bring up their children plays a huge role for an equal society. We need to be taught about all religions in schools
From my experience many people would not mind socialising or living next to someone however fear that the person may not feel the same and may be sectarian which means they do not trust them fully
There should be a bigger push for young people's opinions to be heard, we are the defining factors that can change the communities in years to come after all
We should all learn to respect everyone's religious beliefs
Poorest in my local area. All attempts have failed miserably, and then everything goes sour and awkward
There are major drams over minor problems like marches or flags which is extremely immature on adults and positions behaves
I personally think that in this day and age people should accept others for being different. I think that people who discriminate against others for being a different religion or ethnicity should realise that doesn’t determine them as a person
I feel young people in NI are influenced massively by how their parents raise them to what attitude they will have to other religions. So it might be a thought to begin to focus on the parenting of young people today to prevent children of the future having biased opinions on religion
Adults, especially with children need to show more influence on there children when integrating with other people with religious beliefs
In my group of friends community relations are good
I think there should be more importance put on educating the youth from strong nationalist/unionist areas on the benefits of associating and working with one another, because they may have negative stigma about one another which will persist over the next generation if not challenged
People aren't trying to get along that often and it'll just create a bigger split in the future I think.
I believe that as long as the current generation of political tycoons are still in power. The country will not be able to improve let alone follow the example that other countries have set
Young people should be able to voice their opinions on the current situations including the religious, ethnic and social class communities which are affecting them and what they think could help benefit them. The government should also take their ideas into consideration
There is no reason to be scared or cause friction anymore yet parents teach their children a fear or hatred of difference
Personally I feel that in my area (Craigavon), everyone gets along fine, there is never any trouble most of the time
I want them to be better. I don't want the first thing I get asked when I meet new people to be "Catholic or Protestant"
Depends on the area in which you live. Some are more violent and prejudice than others
Well in my school we don’t really care about the religions. But we still are a catholic school and by doing different activities with other schools that have different religion we become more friendly
Constantly bringing up past issues, because they are issues from the past generation, will only work to keep history alive, a bad history
I feel that the adults that are asking as barriers between the two communities
I would like to see more protestants and catholic people together
Religion and race shouldn't have any impact on a community
It doesn't matter what religion people believe in, we are still all the same and everyone should be treated equally.
I am bringing the two communities together at the moment as I am in a youth form.
I just want to say that we should give all our support to the young people that are already making a big contribution
A main cause of community relations staying sour is due to the ### of the older generation accepting change that is out side of their norm and if the keep on instilling ### into the young generation there will be no change. But thank full to curiosity and eagerness for change the youth are crating change. Just my thought
I believe community relations are improving in NI
Not everyone is very tolerant but it is getting better.
The more we see sectarianism the more we believe it. Plays and painted curbs make other feel unwelcome or scared. It needs to be removed
I don't think it is about young people making a change, it's up to everyone. Politics is not helping either we need to agree as a one social events together
From listening to other students in school. I've gathered that the travelling community or gypsies as there called there, often ridiculed and made fun of. The teachers who've witnessed this don’t seem to discourage them either. I feel people should be less ignorant and more tolerant about the travelling community
Although people seem to accept that everyone has different beliefs, it's easy to feel oppressed at school when everyone is praying. It's also hard to feel part of the community when most clubs or activities for youths require you to be Christian. I.e. C.E, expression, SU, GB etc
I don’t not believe the segregation is between Catholics and Protestants, but between Republicans and Unionists. Religion should not be a factor of the current situation
Yes, people need to remember that all the old people who make the laws and stuff, when they're dead and gone it's us young people who have to deal with the consequences and there really truly is nothing set up yet that gives us a direct role and say within our government
I believe you need more intergraded schools to improve relationships between the communities. This includes High Schools and Primary Schools and Nursery's
I think that people where getting on well until the riots over flags started a few years ago and now everyone is bitter
Young people from different religions should be given the same opportunities in all segregated areas such as sport, youthful activities in the community and workplace etc
Sometimes I think incidents reported between Catholics and Protestants cause problems as they are over-dramatized. Generally I think relations are getting better as the new generation (my generation) are usually more expecting of people from either 'side'. The minority of people who still cause problems take away from the amount of progress that has been made so far
I think problems are started in parents/grandparents making a child think in a segregated way
There is still a gap between Catholics and Protestant and there always will be
It would be better if we all went to integrated schools then we all would have a much better understanding
Only getting worse as young people in my area consider the troubles to not have been that had and some even want them to start again
People need to get over these differences because it just gives them an excuse to commit criminal activity
Not a lot has been done to improve them recently
Unlikely to change. Segregated. I don’t believe that feelings of hatred or potential ### are specific to minor ###
Fighting just because you are of two different religions will only ruin the county
Protestant schools and catholic schools are still very divided
community relations in NI is still difficult to even understand, I think it would help if we all came together no matter what age, and work together on a mural or something - protestants, Catholics etc
I think efforts should be made to make cross community events more of a norm so cross community interactions aren't a big deal, like don’t actually call them cross community so people wont make a conscious decision to go or not based on this
I think more and more young people are open minded about religious and race differences. It's important that young children especially in very segregated areas are escalated on stuff like this
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE COMMUNITY RELATIONS IMPROVE SO WE CAN LIVE HARMONIOUSLY TOGETHER
I think if we stopped focusing on the divide and why there is one and just joined in as a community there would be less problems
I find that the past plays a huge role in peoples perceptions of the protestant and catholic communities in Northern Ireland and the way they interact and perceive each other.
I hope that they will continue to improve and that it will become a much smaller problem in the future
it is important that everyone has the opportunity to have an input into how community relations are explored and developed in Northern Ireland.
Wish our country could get along peacefully, accepting the way our country is. Looking to the past only to correct the mistakes made not to constantly dwell in it. Northern Ireland needs to move forward looking to the future for ALL people, regardless of
there is a little bit of sectarianism still
No, other than people in Northern Ireland especially adults are very concerned with their own religion and don't care the less about any other religion other than their own
Never come across a peace line - I live in a peaceful area with no need for one
The possibility of bringing together Protestants and Catholics I believe can be easily tarnished by those few whose opinions are too strong and closed minded to see past religion.
Many people do not have the opportunity to mix with people of other religions since schools are mostly all one religion.
Catholics and Protestants will always have a divide as past events which has happened eg violence, bombs, deaths
I think it is silly and people should respect people for who they are
Older generations of people appear to hold more of a grudge against people of other cultures, religions, etc.
I wish they weren't a problem and I don't see them as a problem our generation should continue from our parents. We need to create our own links to create a more positive future together.
i think they will keep improving over time
The only way things will improve is increased interaction between communities. Our political situation doesn't help community relations.
I believe they can be improved strongly if all violence and fighting stops
I think young people can put the past behind them much more readily than adults, maybe as we haven't experienced first-hand, the height of the troubles. I think this has a good potential for a more peaceful future yet there are adults on either side of th
My parents are of a mixed religion so I am very positive about the future
they are in desperate need for improvement, we now live in a society with an almost primitive approach to community relations, the society is too segregated and it is keepign the country back
It will be very difficult to change people's opinions, if they have been indoctrinated to believe that people different from them are wrong, but people can change with the right education and attitudes.
it really depends on the area and upbringing. If you are brought up to hate catholics, you will most likely continue that belief.
We are as bad as each other with no one willing to compromise. Many are still stuck in the past with he got, she got attitudes.
I think the main reason for these religious segregations that exists is due to the simple fact that people are always talking about it. We have political parties that are all mainly Protestant or Catholic. The only way to completely eradicate sectarianism
The government has been bringing out new acts to try and help relations though more is needed to be done. There are still a lot more things that can be done as many people are not getting together to try and solve the issue that N.I is facing, if somethin
I believe that both the catholic and protestant communitys will never get along or be able to join as this will lead to many people feeling unsafe.
I would like there to be less of a divide between different religions and cultures in Northern Ireland.
We have came a long way but there is still work to be done.
i feel that they need to seen as a key way in moving this country foward as a united font
The only reason community relations are still a problem in Northern Ireland is because the people in power, at the top in Stormont. The general population are very accepting, tolerant and comfortable around each other but at problems are sparked by politi
I believe that the potential for them to get better is great, however for this to happen we as communities have to work together.
The problems within our community are mainly caused by people in the working class.
Things are improving as the current generation don't see the reason for negative attitudes to the extent of people such as parents or any of the older generation as we haven't seen the effects first hand.
Not everyone is in conflict, its only in certain areas at the borders where conflict is largest.
It's the older generations who are most segregated.
In my area they are very good but I know that elsewhere they are a lot worse
Young people are the reason community relations are getting better in NI, older people are too prejudiced to see anything beyond religion or ethnic background.
I hope that Protestants and Catholics can just learn to get along with each other in peace.
The children and young people don't really care what religion you are as long the other young people don't care. When you go out no one really cares if your Protestant or Catholic as long as your a nice person. However this perception is slowly changed by
There should be a bigger effort to encourage Protestants to join Catholic organisations and vice versa because there's no point creating new organisations for the 2 religions to mix if at the end of the day, Catholics are just going to return to their com
As long as the Unionist and Republican politicians have such strong feelings about their outdated beliefs then we will not be able to move forward.
NO, THE QUESTIONS COVER EVERYTHING IMPORTANT
I don't live anywhere near a Peace Line and there is very little violence where I live that is connected to the two big religious communities. However, in certain areas in Belfast I think they are necessary because there would very likely be violence if t
For the most part, in more rural affluent areas there is no/rarely any trouble. However, in larger cities where there is many more segregated neighbourhoods there is conflict on a much more regular basis as sadly, it has become part of their culture. I th
they've improved recently but could still improve if both sides of the community are willing to participate fairly
its stupid. just come together. there shouldn't be religion.
If we continue promoting intergration and widening communities as we are now things will improve to a time where peace lines aren't necessary
segregated and like to keep themselves to themselves. both are quite unwelcoming to new people
programmes such as the ymca programme or the key programme (cross community) help break down these kind of barriers.
They depend on certain areas as some are more friendly and peaceful than others.
I think it is up to the young people of Northern Ireland to make amends and changes to our views of each other. Adults are difficult to convince
Community relations shouyld not be based upon what religion you are, it is an absolutely appaling thing to see on TV when someone has been convicted of a sectarian or racial hate crime and it is just down right uncalled for. People need to understand that
It is slowly improving in some ways, but the situation has felt still unresolved due to the rioting that has went on last year etc
Relations are improving but there is still some way to go

75. If yes, please specify the service providers/helplines mentioned
True Love, Love Waits' Silver Ring Thing
Can't remember the organisation but the talk was called "Icebergs and babies".
Visitors came into school but can't remember who.
however i don't know contact details from heart but i have many of booklets of information (which i'
Love for Life (I think) and Icebergs and babies
World health organisation, pregnancy counselling and support service.
Family planning association in my diary, not apecifically told about
It was a love for life organisation or so
broken rainbow, brook and childline. there were others but i can't remember their names.
The gum clinic, family planning, the brook
GPs and other charities which i can't remember the names of but know exist and can be accessed through the internet

79. Is there anything you would like to find out more about in RSE ("sex education") classes?
Where to go for more information about STDs and what exactly will happen when being tested for one
Be able to have a private talk with one of the support workers so that I would feel more confident talking confidentialey
LGBTA Communities (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Association)
They don’t actually discuss sexuality. Things they don’t tell you about after wards although too gross to discuss right now
Young people should be taught RSE about all sexual orientation but this was not to case leaving many people uneducated about sex other than straight sex.
My old school was awful at it - learn't nothing I didn't already know and the teachers didn't really come to teach us about it
More about transgender relationships and same sex parents.
The practical part of a working relationship.
However I remember everything but the useful information that is the purpose of the programme to inform me. Provide leaflets to keep.
Homosexuals, pansexual, Cis, transgender etc.
Lesbian, gay or bisexual couples. How families work in all sexual preference parents etc. etc.
More consequences than just sits and regency - I did not know that other infections such as unties can be passed on or contracted by intercourse until it actually happened
I feel that as a 16 year old, people my age are now able to have sex. We should learn about STI's without being swamped by the opinion that advice is best. Also more information on homosexual relationship and sex.
Bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender relationships explained and discussed
Transgender/other gender education.; More LCBTQA and education overall.
I think that schools need to discuss more openly the diversity in todays society and be more open minded about the different family models and sexual oreintations so it is not loaded at in such an unusal an even laughable light by students
Advice on where to go for help, services need to be advertised more.
I think transgender relationships should be touched upon. They just seem like something pupils should be aware of, as I was unaware of what 'transgender' actually meant until recently
Gay sex education should be a part of sex education in schools.
Everything that I didn't learn in school, I researched myself.
About different relationship (gay, lesbian etc).; Equality etc.
More about lesbian, gay and bisexual relationships, and information about support helplines for people being bullied because of their sexuality
It was really just basic information that everyone had already learnt.
All types of relationships explained not just heterosexual
We should talk about it more to make it a more confident conversation to think, talk about.
I think "sex education classes" are kept very brief and if you didn't have a open parents who talked about sex education them some pupils would still be very unaware and confused after talks on "sex education" I think.
Explain more about safe sex and relationships.
Everything in box 76 should be explained and you should be able to give feedback. I believe the teacher should be moderately young as young people could therefore relate to him/her.
They didn't explain gay and bisexual relationships. It was mainly a women and man relationships they explained
Different sexual orientation.; How to stay safe, have safe sex.; How to prevent against STI's and STD's.; How to get help, where to go if you have concerns or may have and STI, STD.
Sexuality an dhow to cope with these feelings.
A wider range of topics other than sexuality transmitted infections.
Learn about transgender relationships and lesbian, gay and bisexual relationships and this will allow people to understand the different types.
The general health care of your genitals and the consequences of sex
I would just prefer if the sex ed programmes didn't just focus on a perfect one man and one woman relationship because it's hardly as relevant to today and can make people feel isolated and an outsider.
Sex education should no t be taught through religion
STD's. Contreception. Same sex relationships. Everything really as my RSE classes were useless
Other illnesses,; Mental health.; Homosexual relationships etc.
"Sex education" classes should not limit their presentations to "male-female" relationships.
We were told about what contraception does but were never told how to use it. That my seem silly but I think it would be useful to discuss. Also we were never really told about risks involved with oral sex only those concerning intercourse
There was not good advice on active relationships and what people could do to have a good relationship that made them happy.
Proper information about sex not many people knee the basics about sex
There should be more information for young people across NI because religion seems to have a big influence on this subject and it means young people are not getting information
Mostly that which I ticked no to in q. 76 and also the STIs, particular HIV/AIDs, syphilis and other were glossed over a bit.
Sex education talks in 5th/6th year form also - not just in junior years
RSE is issential for the youth of today to protect them from SIT's and reduce teenage pregnancy
Sexuality; Gender; STI's; Contraceptives and availability for young people.
Different relationships tham heterosexual relationships
More about sexuality and gender identity
Learn about different sexualities to try and get rid of homophobia and to give confused young people information that could help them
I would prefer if they were actually present
The idea of religious options of sex maybe. They always mention how to prevent diseases and how to cope with circumstances but never really mention what different religions think of the topic. ex Christianity say sex should be after married and that it is
There was very little on male-female relationships, it was either families, sex, or sexuality. I feel we need to learn more about how to have an actual steady relationships and the steps taken in a relationship, not just single out the very few who are at
I think the sex education classes covered a lot of helpful information
Same sex relations. Transgender. If people understand they might not be so prejudiced against them. Might make the transgendered and gay/lesbian people at the school feel less like an outcast.
More open wide ranged conversations with teachers that are comfortable with the discussions.
What sex is actually like? Things you have to do so it wont be painful. I think being educated wont make you so petrified of your first time. Students are taught how to prevent STDs and pregnancy, but nothing about sex itself. We weren't even taught how t
My school is very homophobic my principal told one of my teachers to take down his gay pride flag. They school system doesn't address important things in young peoples lives very often
No don't believe my school has offered a specific RSE class but we have touched on certain things in other subjects such as different types of families in spanish and STIs in biology
I would like an actual class. We only got one talk on a singular day not an actual claas
Transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual relationships
I go to a different college now so have no comment on that but from my old school. They need to inform and discuss everything, not just what fits in with the christian ethics.
I feel we should have more of an input about our opinions as I think this generation is more open to gay, lesbian and transgender people.
Not really it's a bit late for it now at my age, we as a society are not taught enough about sex education,nothing is explained properly and it should be explained from primary school age to prevent any possible abuse that children might be suffering, I t
When is the right time to consider having a sexual relationship with a partner?
No, as I think most people have a firm grasp on RSE but there should be more information about organisations that help people of a different sexuality and need advise about it -
I feel there wasn't enough information provided to us so would be able to deal with any possible outcomes like gay relationships or transgender. There was no mention of acceptance of these types of people or how you would cope with this happening to you.
different sexuality that arent just gay straight and bi
not really i dont believe i will be usng any information i dont already know in the future.
I would have like to have known more about gender identity and sexual orientation.
i would like my school to take it more seriously. they still view sex as something which is done and never talked about, which is very untrue. they try and brush it under the rug and give as little information as possible.
Sexual assault and how to take legal action against it as well as how to comfort assault victims
I don’t want to know about it I asked to opt out. Its not an issue for me don’t want to listen to sex/gender problems of others
At the time probably yes but not anymore
I personally don’t feel I need to but I know there are some people who could use a better sex education
The things mentioned in Q77 that were not discussed, homosexual and transgender. In order for me and others to be aware
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships
RSE classes were perfect if you were a disgender, straight boy. There was nothing about other sexualities, no sexuality or other genders beside women or males. Even for girls not much was discussed other than periods and pregnancy
Sexuality, Abortion, Family planning, types of families. In NI especially in my school people are relatively closed minded in terms of gays or lesbians. I believe that education on the topic would resolve this
Not to scare people as such and treat us as adults in knowing we learn most of this stuff from the internet and socialising. Actual sex and not just the problems that come with it.
Different contraceptives. Different sexualities. Sexually transmitted infections/diseases
Whey don’t they explain same sex/transgender relationships?
I would like to learn more about the use of contracption ie use of condoms etc
In Q77, part 1,2 and 3 should be explained in the class. The class should be a regular thing and it should happen earlier in the secondary school. I got mine in 3rd year and thought it was really late
Note - our sex education class consisted of a talk about how we shouldn’t have sex at this age, as we will ruin future relationships and get pregnant. At no point was contraception or preventatives discussed for those of as who are sexually active
Relationship advice for gay and bisexual people
For them to explain the concept better as they did not name it very clear
I felt we were only taught about heterosexuality and nuclear families
Because I go to a Catholic school school, we were told to not have sex until marriage. We didn’t discuss alternative contraception, abortion or even pregnancy tests, so really everything
Their boring and we know most if not all what they tell as already but it gets us out of class for a while
What is socially accepted sexual behaviour. How to get help
However I think the points I ticked as 'No' question 77 should be discussed
The prevention os STI's and contraception needs to be stressed. A lot of teenagers are sexually active and teaching abstenance is no help
My school doesn’t go into any detail in RSE classes. It just talks about the difficulties of being a teen eg friendships and relationship breakdowns
I think RSE classes should defiantly include discussions about LGBT relationships as much as discussions about heterosexual relationships
About diseases and what can happen if you're careful. All we learn about is when alcohol is involved a baby can be made
(From 77) only staring relationships were discussed. This is why people are still so close mended about gays and lesbians etc. (myself included)
How different methods of contraception work and which methods are available
Especially in girls schools but also boys schools, pregnancy and aftermath of it
We only had a workshop which was a day to and the school where they talked to us for an hour. I'm could have prefer to have classes in school to learn and remember more and be able to ask questions
More about sexuality and more detail into what to expect as you grow up and go through puberty
My school didn’t talk about the LGBTQIAP and umbrella at all, and didn’t talk about the difference between sexual and romantic orientations. Bi/Ace/###/poly-sexuality wasn’t talked about ever, neither was trans/bigender or intersex, or even being non-binary. If found it very oppressive ### and monosexist. Attitudes like these are very harmful to young people and school sexual education needs to be reformed as soon as possible
How to cope teenage pregnancy if it were to ever happen to you
More facts, more detail more to the point
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender should all be talked about as there ares ome pupils who these may apply to and they cant be left out
More information to help people in a heteronormative environment and understand LGBTQ and relationships
Less of a religious take on sex. A more informative, factual programme would be better
The programmes in school don’t provide any relevant information about todays challenges for many teenagers. They also don’t teach us how to use contraception which in my opinion is stupid if we live in a country which doesn’t allow abortion
I want to know than how biologically and physically sex works. I want to know how relationships (lesbian and gay) are based of it as well the human aspect, not just the science
I feel as if our sex ed was not good enough. Thank fully I was already aware as my family have always been open and informative, however other students may not be so lucky sexuality must be discussed more
My special needs school didn’t teach sex education and I got pregnant in 5th year, which was only last year and had my baby on the 29/08/2014
STD's and pregnancies, things that are interesting and relative of young people our age
I would have liked different family types to be discussed along with transgender relationships
Contraception should be discussed more. Abusive relationships should be talked about much more as many teenagers are in abusive relationships. More LGBT stuff could be done
Actually useful information instead of a lecture on common sense we received
I think RSE classes should be more frequent and should explain a lot more detail about relationships and sexuality. Pupils should be made comfortable to discuss any enquiries they should have about the topic
I feel as though same sex relations should be discussed more for pupils who feel as though they need information and support about this
More classes would be useful-more at a younger age
Widen the range of topics the classes seem to look down upon sex, probably due to the Christian religion in schools
My sex education was in biology. We were taught how sex works and about contraception, pregnancy and ### STI's etc. However, we were never actually taught about what a healthy sexual relationship is, or anything at all about lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender etc. It was too factual and biological
Sexuality or same sex relationships transgender relationships etc., have never been explained to us in school?? I think they should
How to deal with relationships and dating
Everything in more detail. Would have prevented some of my friends from becoming teenage parents
Pretty much everything. Better LGBT sex education. That’s so important
People need to be aware of sexual orientation other than heterosexual
I think people need to be taught more about sex education and that includes transgender, abortion, sexuality and we need to be guided more by elders
Pretty much everything. Because my school is an all Catholic school we didn't even learn about birth control. We had a 20 minute class and the teacher was awkward. It's no surprise more people in my school get unwanted pregnancies
Althouth I am not attracted to people of the same sex. I believe people who are should learn about this in school and be able to speak about it more openly
The majority of things taught I already knew or understood
The points in question 77. I would also like for these classes to be more often and of more importance
Maybe learn about gay and transgender relationships
I would like to find out more about the issues in Q77. I would also like to learn about the different types of sexualities like asexuality or demisexuality. I would also like to learn more about LGBTQ individuals and any support groups
The only istuation discussed was a striaght couple losing their virginity and a list of STD's so I would've liked more diverse situations I guess? I'm not sure.
It was a few years ago and can't remember a lot of detail so it would be good to get another talk
I think rape and abuse should be taken more into consideration because many people don’t seem to think it’s a big deal and should take it more seriously
Gender and sexuality must be discussed more, need more viewpoints e.g. my teacher was very religious and expressed his own views mainly about men's bodies, nothing about women's, consent was not discussed, nothing about healthy relationships was discussed
If some one is sexually active what facilities is their to help them if the girl becomes pregnant. Facilities for both partners
Transexual relation not gender specific people. Omni sexualism
If the teacher could provide more and different ways to prevent pregnancy (birth control) so the students could explore all of their options and which would be the easiest for them
Consensual sex is never discussed most people have no idea what rape is
About different types of partners and how to get emergency pills etc. Also about no sex before marriage etc.
Opinions on different kinds of relationships, gay, lesbian
Things that we don't already know from brochures that we see all the time. Being able to dicuss things.
they were very useful for everyone in my school
it is important that everyone has access to information regarding sex and relationships so that everyone is able to make informed decisions that they will not regret or feel anxious about.
I think that schools should be telling their pupils more about gay, lesbian and bisexual relationships also, instead of focusing on straight people. I think my school doesnt do this due to it being a catholic school as it is against their beliefs regardle
Options in this survey that were not brought up, mainly Gay/Lesbian issues and tolerance towards such
transgender people and how to treat them
More understanding of LGB relationships, more on asexuals and intersex, more on transgender, especially for the education of other people more than myself, as some young people can be very ignorant due to their upbringing.
pros and cons of having sex at a young age(at 16 or a one time thing with someone you do love) and statistics.
Yes, the importance of consent and also covering the topic of different sexualities. -
No, I felt that everything was explained well
About different sexualities and how their relationships work e.g. Pansexual, asexual, bisexual, homosexual, transgender relationships etc.
All schools need an inclusive programme.
I think information about sexual identity, gender identity etc should be more openly discussed and the relevant support provided.
yes, they talk about sexuality and families like they are black and white. its ether you have a mom and a dad or you don't. they also only talk about heterosexual couples.they didn't mention once homosexual couples or any of the LGBT community and how to
It was assumed that we already knew a lot about male and female anatomy and how it worked and also what contraception was from the first lessons, and at the time I was unsure and found out more from other sources before I understood the next few RSE class
For the school to tell us about options other than their official view of abstinance
Different types of relationships e.g bisexual, homosexual - How to ensure to have safe sex, further developed than just use a condom. The pill I feel should also have been discussed for girls as it was not really mentioned

92. Why do you think that you will leave? - Other (Please write in) - TEXT
How 'old fashioned' the culture here is.
To travel and see the world and gather experience.
To see parts of the world live but will always return home
NI is not an advanced community in terms of social issues
The attitudes toward diversity in this country.
To see th world and probably for a job, relationship or better future
Politician go on about the ### crap and none of them speak for me
Just not somewhere I see me having a happy family.
To experience different cultures and different ways of living.
I've thought about university abroad but once again i'd prefer to stay in nothern ireland to be close to family. dpepends if i have to leave or not
travel parts of the world to experience and learn about other cultures
I might just like a country I might visit and want to live in or I may fall in love with someone who is not my religion
I feel that with the state of religious hate within the country, unless it gets solved, which I don't see happening anytime soon then there are simply better places to live.
no opportunities here in NI that are worth talking about
Because of the requirements, I decided to choose "Other" Because I wanted to choose options 3&5
Are you involved in any programmes that involves you to go to another school
I would like to experience living in a different country
Places everywhere are just nicer to be in general
The division in society is something I'd like to move away from Id like to experience other parts of the world
Just to travel and to see the world and if opportunities pop up I would take it
N. I. is boring and stuck in the past obsessed with troubles
Remember that thing where I hate everyone?
I don't want to start a family in a country whose past keeps repeating itself
to see more of the world than is offered in NI
I want to go travelling and I havent decided where I want to settle down
I like travelling and more culturally diverse places
the atmosphere here is uncomfortable and people here seem more cruel to each other than in other places
Identify myself strongly as Irish especially as both my parents and all my family are from the South so I want to live there. I also think people are a lot more friendlier and open there.
the community i live in is not at all supportive of the LGBT lifestyle

p27a. If you were asked to describe the political situation in Northern Ireland today what are the first three words that come into your head? WORD1
I am not really interested in politics so I am unsure sorry
Alright but I don't know what's happening

p27c. If you were asked to describe the political situation in Northern Ireland today what are the first three words that come into your head? WORD3
Comical (the way the Belfast ones get on is a joke)
Not treated the same if from different country
Takes far to long to get something sorted

p62. What do you think autism is?
A learning difficulty which also effects peoples social life it makes it hard to communicate with others and trust you
I think Autism is something you have and find it hard to communicate with others
Can be hard for the person to communicate with other people
A condition which prevents people from socialising or understanding social situations in the some vary most would
Autism is a triad of impairments, it affects the way people think and socialise
You can't socialise or communicate properly
Autism is a mental illness that makes it hard for people to do everyday things can be severe and not severe
People who have special needs in a particular way that they may appear different or strange to other people
Autism affects social and behavioural activity
It is an illness that can affect people in different ways it can be slight or very serious, some people need a bit of help where others would need lots
Autism is a difficulty where people cannot learn in the same way as others and brain function is a lot slower. It ranges on a wide spectrum from very mild things such as routine to not being able to
A mental condition, people with the condition have difficulty communicating with others and forming relationships
Autism is a spectrum disorder which affects the development of social awareness and interactions
People with problems, mainly learning difficulties and being round people
A condition when someone finds it difficult to understand simple concepts and lack in ### ### and require visual stimulation
It is a social impairment which can affect a persons ability to communicate with others. However it affects people differently depending on where there are on the spectrum
Autism is a diagnosis which can make people feel and act different to others in a variety of ways
It’s a ### disability that can be very sever or mild
I think this is when people find it hard to socialise with others and find it hard to deal with change and find it hard to communicate to other eg how they are feeling
Autism is an altered state of mind in which you're emotions and sensitivity are a lot more sensitive to others and what they say. It often however means that you are immensely creative or provocative
A person who is deemed on the autistic spectrum, they tend to have social issues, they don't get on well with others and generally prefer to be alone.
People who have problems with certain tasks and require help.
Autism is a mental disability that effects how a person with autism communities with other people
It is a mental disorder in which the person is living in their own world inside their head
Its like a disability. Its not in someones appearance, its shown with how they act, in fact you probably couldn’t even tell someone has it in some cases it effects your learning and behaviour and i
Autism is a disability where you have a set routine that you like to follow. Its where you aren't really co-ordinated but you have really big interest in something eg video games, people have sensiti
A disability that affects people in social situations and can affect learning
Affects someone's ability to communicate/socialise
Someone with learning and behavioural problems
Autism is a mental condition which affects how a person communicates and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them
Problems socialising or doing everyday tasks
It is a common disability and can affect the way the person behaves.
Autism is a mental health problem which affects a persons development
Having difficulty communicating to people and adapting to surroundings
Autism is a development disability that affects the way in which a person interacts, communicates and learns
It is a mental/cognitive disability that means that the brain cannot function fully it also decreases their ability to learn
A disease were the diagnosed finds it difficult to take part in everyday situations, like socialising with others
A mental disability which is of different severities and can affect how someone can communicate and how they make sense of the world around them
A condition evidenced by difficulties in social interaction can be present simultaneously with high academic ability
My brothers and I have Autism and ADHD. There are three of us, my Dad has it too
Autism is some that may have problems with everyday things. They can also be really artistic but if they do something wrong they might be upset
makes it harder for people to work and socialise
Autism is someone who has difficulties with learning or socialising etc due to a genetic condition. There can be different types someone could have mild Autism where as someone else could have severe
It is someone who is not able to cope mentally with socialising or working with others, however there's a spectrum so some people are more capable than others
Autism is a brain problem that can make it hard for kids to communicate
Learning difficulties hyperactive have problems with eye to eye communication, some prefer not to be touched and they prefer a routine
It’s a mental condition that causes sufferers to lack in communication and forming relationships. It comes in different strengths
ASD a disability where adults, children etc see the world completely different and handle situation different
When someone has a mental illness where they cant control feelings
A mental condition that affects peoples ability with everyday tasks such as communicating with people
Autism is a spectrum disorder which can affect people greatly and in many different ways. People with Autism struggle with everyday tasks
People that have it find it difficult to fit in
Autism syndrome is where people who are on the spectrum perceive and think about the world differently to other people
It is a mental illness if someone has it they may struggle in social situation. They may also find it hard to know/understand how someone is feeling
A mental disability with lifelong repercussions. It impairs the ability to deal with everyday situations in regard to communication, socialism and thought processing
A mental condition where people are bad at communication and forming relationships with other people
I think autism is a disability in where people who have it are very shy, although have a special talent in a certain thing they like doing
When people have problems with everyday things or people
When someone is born with the inability to understand how another person may be feeling and so don't take peoples reactions into consideration. They struggle with some work and need extra help.
A.S.D is a condition, the individual can have difficulties understanding situations and experiences, hard to socialise with others. Processing is difficult and the individual may have sensory problems
People with autism like to have structure in their day to day lives and in some cases it can affect some peoples social skills
A mental disability which affect how those suffering from autism communicate to people who don't suffer from autism and everyone else. People with autism suffer from it in different ways, for example
Social abilities lacking however they are usually very skilled in another area. People with autism can find social situations difficult. Understanding others and how they feel can be hard
Autism (or the autistic spectrum) is an umbrella term for a variety of cognitive disorders with varying effects on social skills, intelligence and emotional maturity or wellbeing. Though some autisti
Autism affects how a person socialises and reacts to everyday situations
A type mental condition that can affect how people act socially and how they act towards working (or soothing along those lines)
Difficulty in relating to other people and communicating
It is a mental disability which causes difficulty in communicating with forming relationships with other people
Mental disability, I think its limiting for the person regardless of the fact people live happy and healthy lives. I believe it to quite upsetting at times but no one should feel alone or lesser beca
a condition which affects your everyday life
When people have trouble socialising or learning etc.
Its when people find things such as social situations hard, because they find it difficult to contemplate what others have to say
Difficulty in concentrating and doing normal tasks can be angry or anti-social
When a person finds small things difficult and needs extra help.
Autism is if a person is finding it very difficult to make friends or of they have problems at school they find it difficult to understand things
A condition that effects a persons social functions
Mental condition which stops people communicating
Someone who has difficulty socially and with communicating
Behavioural condition making it difficult for them to socialise.
A disability that effects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people
An inability to understand things as quickly as other people, medical condition with varying degrees
Difficulty socialising and adapting to changes in routine
It’s a disease that can affect your learning abilities and speech ability
When someone has problems reading with or understanding other people. Can't understand emotion
someone who has more difficulty handling different things than others
I believe Autism is a condition whereby individuals may struggle to control their feeling and emotions. This may result in them becoming distressed or frustrated
It makes you a little uncomfortable in social situations. It can effect you talking to people and socialising
A disability which effects the way a person learns etc.
I believe Autism is a illness or disability
Its something someone has which means they find it hard to socialise with other people
When someone struggles in social situations, impaired communication skills and can be emotionally detached
I have a cousin with aspersers syndrome so can relate to this
A condition that affects a persons ability in a social environment
Difficulties in taking part in everyday tasks
Someone who finds it hard to interface with people as well as finding some everyday tasks difficult to comprehend
A mental disorder that can have different effects on different people such as how they cope with change and how long it takes them to learn something new
A mental condition which causes learning difficulties and hyperactivness
I believe that is is when certain people find it difficult to fit into certain groups and make friends because of their different character caused by a mild mental disablement
Autism is a mental condition which is apparent from early childhood. Autistic people find it difficult to communicate and build relationships with other people. Autistics take thing literally, like
Having difficulty with some everyday issues
A disability that can make it hard for some people to learn or socialise
Austin is a mental disability that pups more problems on the individual by making normally easy things difficulty for them and they are usually under lots of care/help from others and don’t get to d
It affects how a person can interact with others and how well they learn
A disability impairs social and learning skills
It is a condition that people can be born with to effect with simple activities
When you react differently to other people
A disability that can affect the way people learn
A genetic condition that has no cure and can severely inhabit the ability to learn, reconcile etc. It effects people who have it in many different ways
It makes it difficult for people to take part in something's and makes it hard for them to make friends and understand other people
Autism is a condition where people find a great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships
Learning difficulties sometimes social difficulties
A social problem. I know children and adults who find it hard to communicate because of this condition
People with autism often struggle with basic every day things because of the way their mind works compared to others
Autism is a learning difficulty. This means people with autism sometimes struggle with certain subjects at school
it's a life development disability that effects communication or conflict, with other people, I have a sibling with autism
I think it is a mental health condition someone is born with that prevents them from doing or learning things as quick as people who do not have it. Their brain just needs to work harder
They find it very difficult to have a conversation with somebody. They are unaware of dangerous situations. And they have their own set patterns and routines that they follow on a daily basis
Mentally incapable of doing certain tasks
A mental illness which affects the way someone interacts with other people
Autism is a disorder which affects certain people. It varies in people, some have mild autism, while others are more severe
Its when someone finds it hard to understand things and may bet angry or sad quickly and so they have one-to-one learning so that they find it easier to learn and do things
It is a life long development disability that affects how a person communicates, and relates to other people. It also affects its how they make sense of the world around them
Someone who cannot cope with the social norms expected. They can only handle a certain number of senses at one time unless they get over whelmed
When the brain has trouble interpreting the senses, making it harder for the person to speak, listen or understand
Autism is a condition that effects the way people behave the people who have it are born with it
I have it. It’s a different way of seeing the world!
Someone who finds it hard to understand and are slower to pick things up. I think it is good that awareness today for them to get help.
People who have special needs and need help with some day to day tasks and communication with other people
A mental disability that causes a lack of social skills
I have a cousin and uncle with autism sometimes you feel sad for them with there habits but when you get to knee them you pass no remarks
A condition where the person finds it difficult to socialise and cope with day-to-day life. They find it hard to connect with people and it effects people with varying severity.
It is a disability where people have difficulty building relationships e.g. socialising, and learning, it is an emotional disability and a learning one.
Autism is a disorder which makes people socially awkward
Autism affects how a person communicates with other people and how they make sense of the world
It is difficult for a person with autism to socialise worth people
Condition that effects individual socially and mentally e.g. dislike change (prefers routine) socially awkward, perceptions can be different to those around them and sensory issues
When someone has difficulties with social skills and possibly learning. They possibly learn things slower than others
A mental disorder that makes people less able to interact in society or to take part in social activities or carry out day to day jobs or tasks
A mental condition present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships and is using language and abstract concepts
Autism is a problem a person has, physically and mentally. It affects their school work and it affects their learning
Autism is a mental disorder that often makes social skills hard to develop for those that have it. It affects some more than others
Autism is a condition people have where they sometimes find it hard to to everyday things
It’s a form a ASD that makes people think about things differently, It can make people with it feel uncomfortable in certain situations
Autism simply means the person finds it hard to learn things in and learn them also sometimes they can become violent bout most of the time they are caring and loving
A disorder which constrains a person with social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and behaviour
A lifelong disability that affects how you communicate with others and the world around them
A mental disorder a certain percentage of children are born with it doesn’t always affect the persons ability to learn
When on individual does not have the ability to develop their inter-personal skills
A mental disability people can be born with that means whilst their body develops and grows, their mind stays the same and is still that of a child. There are various degrees of this
A type of special needs which can affect the day-to-day life of a person
A condition where children struggle to communicate and socialise with others
Don’t mind people who have it, they're actually nice people who have it and some don’t even know have it
Its where a child finds it hard to interact with other people
A mental condition which our have from birth
Difficulty connecting with other people (medical condition)
A learning difficulty that affects your reading and writing
It is a menial condition that can be noticed in early childhood. People with it can have problems with their speech or with forming relations with people and with forming a sentence.
I think it's people who are very jumpy or get excited a lot
A mental condition where physically you would not know of this disability but you would mentally. Most people are born with it and develop in from earlier on in their childhood
A difficulty with socialising or mixing with other people, simply because they may find it difficult or not be able to cope with it. This does vary.
It makes no difference to the person the same as the rest of us
Autism is a mental condition, developed in early childhood, which affects how an individual socialises and builds relationships with others
A mental condition in the early years that create a social anxiety. People suffering from Autism find it difficult to communicate and create relations with people using speech and body movements
Difficulty in communicating. Find it hard to cope in social situations
A mental condition that effect behaviour and actions around people
A mental illness that causes people to interpret the world differently. This can result in poor social skills and the feeling of being overwhelmed by external stimuli (e.g. loud noises, bright lights
It is a form of mental disability that makes everyday things for the person very difficult
A mental health condition which can cause problems for the individual in every day life. Things may be more difficult
Autism is a mental condition which is present from childhood. People who have autism straggle in communicating forming relationships and using language and abstract concepts
They have trouble with every day things and may not be able to communicate well with others
A mental illness or defect causing some odd behaviour
When someone finds it hard to make new friend and socialise
A disability that effects how a person can communicate and act around people
Autism is a mental condition that hinders a person's social abilities
There are two different types of autism I think it affects how people react to others - others find it hard to make relationships and socialise
Someone who views the world in a different way
Someone who has problems understanding things. Hey can also be bright in certain things. Manly living in their own world and only letting some people in
It is different to dyslexia as its more to do with social ### however caustic individual can be very "book smart"
Autism is a mental illness that makes a person see the world in a different way
Autism is a mental condition learning many unable to make friends or communicate through normal methods
Autism is a life long disability hat effects how a person communicates with people
When a person has social difficulties as well as learning difficulties due to a mental condition
Autism can affect people in different ways, they are unable to know when someone is upset or angry - people with autism need help in school and at home as they can easily be upset
A disability that means people have difficulty communicating or relating to other people
People with autism normally have a high IQ level, but they also find it hard to socialise and in large groups
Autism is a condition when a person has a difficulty with everyday things. Even simple things for a normal person can be very difficult for them. School and being with people can be very hard on them.
A mental condition characterised by great difficulty communicating with others/forming friendships
Autism is a mental disorder and is a genetic disease so the child has it from birth. It is a disease which affects their social life as they like everything in the order they like it and if anything
A syndrome that affects people in different ways eg socialising problems but can make up for it by being eg very artistic etc.
A mental condition causing difficulty in communication and relationships forming
A syndrome that allows people to struggle with everyday tasks and they may need help
A mental disability that makes everyday things difficult
Something that can change the way a person tasks, spoils and learns
It is when someone cannot fully understand or think of things the same way as the majority of people
It’s a disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to others. They may struggle to grasp the concept of emotions and or feelings in my opinion and view things to be nothing more t
A condition that makes it hard for people to socialise, concentrate and fit in
People who have difficulty with every day tasks and have behavioural problems
Autism is having difficulty communicating with and forming relationships with other people
A condition that makes it hard for those affected to socialise and to learn
I think Autism is when a child has special needs and needs a little more help with every day life
It is a thing a person would have behaviour problem
People with a learning difficulty, some are affected by their speech. They like their own daily routine and if that routine is changed, they find it difficult to get back to their normal daily routine
Autism can affect learning and how people act towards a certain thing. They may find it difficult to fit in or understand certain procedures and emotions
There is a spectrum that effects people differently in their day to day life
A mental condition affecting communication and relationships
It effects peoples social skills e.g. interacting in large crowds, holding a conversation, understanding mood and tones is hard such as sarcasm. Sometimes can effect their way of thinking either ###.
Children that have learning difficulties
Learning difficulties and being bit restless/hyper
A disability that affects how some people communicate with others. They may have a different sense of the world around them
Autism makes it difficult for sufferers to read emotions or situations. They look at things differently
A disability that affects how someone interacts with others and the world itself
You see and think differently in a way that is not reality and you cannot understand the way people communicate sometimes
Its an illness a person has which impacts on their ability to carry out simple everyday things in their life. It may, for some, also affect their educational and social skills
A mental disorder affecting everyone in a minor or major way. It can cause educational or social problems
A learning difficulty; people find it hard to communicate with others
A learning disability which also affects the brain
A mental disability which cause the sufferer to struggle with particular areas of life like socialisation etc
It is a mental disability that makes a person lose social skills and intelligence. This is caused by the scientific and continuous loss of genetic information over time
A mental condition, causing difficulties with communication
People who have difficulty with everyday things and require things to be broken down simpler for them this means they need extra help both in school and work
A childhood mental condition which inhabits communication and interaction in relationships, difficulty with language.
People with autism often find certain social situations difficult to understand or handle. There are different ways in which autism can affect people. Some may have severe autism while others may not
People who have autism have trouble learning certain things, can also make people have social problems
People who have a disease which can create barriers for them in everyday life. They may struggle to make friends or socialise with, people, and may find it hard to understand peoples emotions
Some people may be a little 'slow' when it comes to school work/ everyday activities
Autism is a condition which may prevent sufferers from participating in everyday activities or it may make everyday activities difficult for some sufferers. Many people with autism find it difficult t
Whenever you were born with a mental problem, which is not your fault and need some help when growing up
A condition that some people have that make it difficult for them to interact and socialise with people as they lack common social skills
Basically when someone has a mental problem who finds it hard to talk and make friends with people. It just depends because people who have autism have different problems
You have trouble in social situations and find it hard to communicate with others
A medical condition whereby people who are diagnosed with it cannot relate to people and prefer to be on their own
A condition where someone might think and/or act differently from the norm
Mental and physical issues, mainly learning issues
When someone has difficulty interacting with others
I think it is where a child has to remain in a same routine everyday. Or if they are not this can annoy them. They can also find it hard to make friends
If someone has autism it may be harder for that person to do what comes more easily for someone who doesn't have autism. For example, autistic pupils will need more help in school
A disorder in the brain that people with it find it harder to be social
People who have an illness where they find it difficult to communicate and understand emotions
Autism is a type of mental condition which affects the person throughout their lifespan. Its often associated with a difficulty in communicating with others
Hard to read peoples emotions and find it hard to communicate with others or make friends
It is a problem some people that makes life harder
I think it is a disability that causes people to have difficulties communicating etc. They can also have behavioural problems
When a person is not able to communicate properly and finds some social situations difficult
Autism is a condition where people have problems socialising and taking part in every day activities
Where people may have difficulties doing things that others don’t have difficulty with
A social/mental illness or disease that inhibits a persons ability to understand social cues ad read peoples emotions, making it difficult for them to communicate effectively in conversation. It is n
A syndrome that affects peoples ability to socialise and interact with others
Autism is a syndrome affecting an individuals social abilities. It can also highlight a specific talent like music or writing in someone with autism, giving them a way of expressing themselves
A problem with people that makes everyday life harder
Autism is a condition some people are born with. It can make social situations very difficult for them
Someone who finds it difficult to socialise with others
Someone that has learning difficulties and has problems with fulfilling everyday tasks
When a person struggles to do things people without autism take for granted
When people cannot understand things the easiest. It can cause issues in learning and like to have a constant un changing routine
There is a very large range of what can be described as being autistic for example difficulties with socialising learning difficulties or behavioural problems
Autism is a condition that affects people in different ways
Autism is a disability that affects how a person goes about their day to day life and how they interact with others and the world in particular
When someone can find everyday tasks an activities difficult/confusing and has trouble navigating relationships and understanding other people
People who are autistic may feel communicating with others is difficult
Autism is a disability which affects how a person interacts with the people and world around them
Autism affects peoples behaviour making it difficult for them to deal with new situations and it affects each person differently
A disability that affects how a person communicates with other people
Disability in the mind, can take different forms and the kids have problems everyday
People that have it have different social skills than people that don’t have it
Someone who finds it hard to learn new things and make new friends
A mental condition causing difficulty in communicating and forming relationships
Autism is a disease that you are born with and this could lead to learning problems etc
Autism is something where a person is unaware of social skills and emotion
A mental disorder that makes someone's brain work in a slightly different way i.e. they may have trouble communicating with other people
A learning disability need extra encouragement
A condition were people see the world in a different way from what is considered to be normal
People with a disability, there is different kinds of autism
Learning disability in ways of learning and writing
Autism is a barrier that affects a child emotional and daily routine issues
It is a disability affecting how the person living with the syndrome communicates, relates to others and makes sense of the world. It is a condition which exists on a spectrum so some people with Aut
Autism is a disability. It make a person with it find everyday life hard. And they find social situations hard
I think it is a medical mental health condition that people are born with, that makes it hard for them to explain themselves and communicate with others
It is a thing that people can get which makes them a little bit slower than others
I think it is when a person cant control their moods or behaviour
People with talking, doing everyday things etc
They have trouble processing emotions and concentrating in school. Cannot empathise with others, will say things that may upset others and not realise its bad
People with Autism often distance themselves from other and need quite a lot of help
Autism is a form of disability, it effect the person in various ways in their learning and everyday things. They can find it hard to make friends or understand things that others may think are very e
A mental condition that presents a difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people
Is a mental condition characterised by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships
A condition when some people find it very hard to socialise and understand peoples emotions
Autism is special needs which is serious especially with children and you have to be careful when communicating with them
People who struggle with communication and making friends
Learning disability. Can be very hard to diagnose. It can cause learning, behavioural and social problems
Autism is a mental condition which causes people to have social problems such as talking and can affect a persons behaviour
An illness which affects peoples ability to learn and communicate
A mental condition, present from aryl childhood, chartiserised by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts
Autism is a cognitive problem, which may peoples everyday life in different ways
Autism is when people don’t cope well with change and affects their ability to communicate with other people
Autism is a mental condition that stunts social development but what they don’t have in social skills they make up for somewhere else such as intelligent or musical ability
A disability which affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people
People with a condition which affects there socialisation
Poor social interaction and odd behaviour. Anger and slow information processing in the brain
People who find it difficult to interact and learn
A mental disability that affects the social capabilities of the person with Autism i.e. making friends is difficult also a routine is important for someone with Autism
A learning difficulty in which people excel better in some things and aren't so good in others. I think it is something to do with anxiety, but I'm not entirely sure what it is
When people struggle in social situation and it affects their everyday lives
A disability which causes behaviours problems, social problems etc. It effects people differently.
A disorder shown by verbal and non-verbal communications and impaired social reactions
Those who feel unstable/uncomfortable in social situations
People who don’t understand social skills and struggle to understand other peoples emotions etc. So cant communicate very well
Behavioural problems social interactions can be difficult. Autism can affect people in different ways. Some can be very smart but socially inept and others can struggle with learning and day to day
Autism is a disability that makes it harder for people to understand things, make friends and cope with change
They see the world in a different way. A person who has autism may find it hard to speak with other people
I think autism makes it difficult for people to socially interact with others and understand emotions
Autism is a mental disease which affects how the mind works, Autism makes it difficult to focus and makes someone life extremely hard
A mental disability in which the individual may have a hearing difficulty. Affects many people in NI. May be a personality disorder, eg being shy or they may be hyper
Autism can be a social problem in children and can affect how they communicate and recognise emotions. In most cases the children/adults that have it need extra support in/out of school
Something which can affect people in many different ways. For example, may need extra help in school etc
Children who lack a response to people and fail to communicate
Autism is a mental social disorder that can mean the person has trouble with day to day things such as communication and contact
It is a mental condition which causes people of all ages to find it to express their feelings and stay concentrated on one thing at one time
A disability which makes it hard for people to be in tract with others
Where a person finds it hard to communicate with other people. It is a mental condition
Sometimes it's harder to understand things and control your body
Someone who finds it difficult to communicate with others ### to having a mental disability
Is a disability when a person finds it hard to communicate with others and make sense of everyday life
Affects a person speech and their opportunity to display / portray things effectively
Some people in my school have it and they cant concentrate and go a bit hyper sometimes. I help to look after a boy in my class - he has it and I have Downs Syndrome and I help everyone
A condition which is present in some people from an early age which causes them to have difficulty interacting, relating to and communicating with other people
Those who has a condition that allows them to think differently or act differently and the also may not be aware of everything that is happening around them
My cousin has Autism and he finds it hard to socialise and have a conversation with someone. He finds school hard and making friends is difficult
I believe Autism is a mental condition, that either debilitates or enhances a persons view of the world through the effects on a persons speech social understanding and daily life
It is a disability that affects how someone communicates with other people and how they make sense of the world
People who have difficulty to speak or even write
It is a learning disability. The individual has varying degrees of communication and social difficulties
Autism is disability mostly found in boys where they have trouble making friends and lacking concentration
A condition which can make everyday tasks and communication rather difficult
It’s a mental condition which people find it hard to commutate and from relationships with other people
Autism is where you see the world differently and can make it harder to make friends
It can affect social skills and how one reacts with others
Time of year obviously, winter, spring, summer autism -, -
A disability that affects interaction with others and how to relate to others. There is a spectrum that shows different types such as Asperger's. People with autism are sensitive to sounds, touch, tas
A mental condition; great difficulty in communicating with others
Autism is a lifelong development disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people
Autism is a form of social anxiety that can make it hard for one to make friends, communicate with others or interact in general
A special educational need which hinders communication development, makes it difficult for the person to adjust to change in routine and environment etc. and may also cause behavioural issues. Social
A disorder which affects the way you socialise and has varying severities
Autism is something which describes the mental condition of a person causing them to have communication difficulties
It is also known as Asperger's and affects different people in different ways. Some may need a lot of help, others not so much
Difficulty to socialise and relate to other people
People with autism are normally really intelligent, but can find everyday things like school and socialising difficult. People with autism don’t really like change
It is when someone has trouble doing things that involve communicating with a lot of people or a person they don’t know they can seem very shy and quiet and find it very stressful to do things that
It is a mental condition which inhibits social interactions and can also cause hypersensitivity
Someone who has trouble communicating with others and has a little trouble learning. I also think that some people have it worst than others
Difficulty with emotions. Not too sure but there are many different forms.
A mental condition which makes communicating with other people difficult for those affected by it
Someone who finds it difficult to understand social situations.
Autism comes in different forms eg with me everything has to be a certain way
People that cant compute or do ordinary tasks
Form of mental condition which makes it difficult in communicating and making friends with others
A mental issue/condition when people have a variation of brain abnormalities, affecting their mannerisms
When people have difficulty taking part in every day activities
People who struggle to socialise (communication and making relationships)
Mental condition, social disorder can't relate to other people well
Autism is a disability that affects social interaction and behaviour with other people. People with Autism usually find it difficult to hold a conversation and concentrate on things
Lack of social ability; unable to interact with people your own age; tend to overthink things
Autism is a bit like having learning difficulties and people are affected in different ways such as speech problems, difficulty taking in and processing information. It can affect many people differe
People with social problems . Social interaction may effect behaviour of the individual
A special need that usually means the autistic person is very intelligent maybe just in a particular subject area) but also means that they struggle with social interactions
Autism is a disability, that can greatly affect someone's social skills
When people have a streak causing them to be very into one thing
Autism is a learning disability, that will make people act in a way that is unusual to other people
Disability that affects people and how they learn and communicate
Autism is a learning difficulty its affects can vary in severity from person to person
Autism is a lifelong development disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people
People with Autism are afraid of sudden change and noises etc
Autism is a disability that affects someone's behaviour and how they interact with people
Autism is a disease which affects how someone relates to the people around them
Autism is a mental disability that affects people in different ways and to different degrees it affects peoples ability to interact socially and can make them see unfriendly, when they are not.
It is an illness affecting people it can affect them in different ways, learning, everyday tasks
A mental condition which carries great difficulty in communicating and hard to form relationships with people
Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people
Autism is a 'condition' that can create problems with everyday activities (writing, talking etc) it also causes problems with how you act and how well you're able to sense other peoples emotions
People who have difficulties with learning and having friends
It is to do with socialising skills and doing everyday work
They find it harder to get on with life, in particular, the social aspects or may be unable to read peoples emotions accurately and react appropriately
Highly intelligent but need help coping with normal day to day things
People with problems such as communication or with school. Social problems
A behavioural disorder which makes it hard for autistic children to follow simple instructions
Learning disability then tend to dislike change from their normal routine, they can be quite socially awkward
A disability that affects how they perceive emotions and how they socialise
When people have difficulty dealing with certain aspects of life or situations
People with Autism may not be able to interact with others or complete everyday actions as well as people without Autism
A mental deficiency which affects social interaction and how sufferers perceive the world around them
It can be a social problem and affect speech and learning
A common syndrome that effects people in different ways
Autism is a disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people. Autism effects how someone makes sense of the world around them
People with learning difficulties and socialising
Difficulties interacting with others and concentrating
Autism is a form of a mental disease which can make certain tasks difficult to ### out and can affect the body in different ways
Autism is a life long mental condition. Autism causes difficulty in communication for certain people and hinders their ability to form relationships with others
Behaviour issues / learning / situational issues
When people find certain tasks difficult
A mental illness which can cause a person to easily misunderstand or misinterpret communication or other similar social scenarios
Someone who has problems with everyday things
A social disability where by the person affected may still have the same mental and physical capability but weaker social skills
A disorder in which can cause people to not be able to make personal connections with other humans or may cause them to only want to stick to a certain routine and have difficulty coping with change
A disability that effects people communication with others
Something people cant understand, not feeling comfortable talking to people, struggling to make eye contact nobody listening to them not realising the extent of what they're doing. Making friends is h
Autism is mental health issue which has varying degrees of complexity and is under a spectrum where it affects may different people in many ways. Such as socialising or making friends
A disorder which affects an individual's ability to communicate, socialise and learn things. There are varying levels of severity as such and affects each individual diagnosed with it in a different w
Learning issue, find it hard to speak, not good at English
Condition which makes it hard for the child to build relationships and communicating
A mental condition that causes difficulty in forming relationship with others and communicating
Autism cam make people hyper sensitive to noise and people can find it difficult to make friends/communicate effectively or fully understand the emotions of others.
A mental condition leading to difficulties in socialising. However autism sufferers may have increased mental capability for other are eg music.
Autism is a condition some people are born with that makes some everyday tasks very difficult that would be simple for everyone else
It's a problem from birth where the person thinks differently, but doesn't have any less worth or rights than anyone else
When people can't learn properly it's a disability
Advisability which affects how old your brain thinks you are.
The inability to fully socialise in groups or public settings it affects how they act, communicate and build relationships, as well as how they interpret different situations
Disability, on how people communicate with others and relates to others
A condition of the mind that causes people to find it difficult dealing with emotions and other people
It’s a variation of a learning disability
A Mental condition that starts at a young age. It is harder for autistic people to form relationships with other people and usually would prefer to talk to children than a person their own age.
A mental health problem which can occur at any age
A mental disorder which prohibits the social abilities of people affected as it makes it harder for them to talk to people and it also blurs the lines of political correctness a bit and so it may be h
People that pay more attention to details. Find ### ### ###.
Autism is a disability which comes in many different ways for example they can have language disability.
It is a kind of disability that can effect the way someone communicates with other people.
It is a mental condition developed in early childhood and is characterised by having a difficulty communicating and interacting with people.
Lack of social skills and struggle at school. Not fully aware of what going on around them
An autistic person is someone with a mental disability that they were born with and cannot control. Their minds function differently from other peoples and they suffer from learning disabilities like
Autism is when people can not communicate/socialise with other people often very clever
A mental disorder that means that the person deals with everyday hassles and changes differently from anyone else. Some people can be slightly autistic and some people can have very extreme autism
It affects peoples ability to express their emotions or interpret other peoples emotions
A condition that can affect people slightly differently, they sometimes can concentrate or can't do the same things others can
While I don’t know the scientific definition, I know it makes people very ### and resistant to change, and it hard to socialise
Special needs- if don't take their tablets become very angry and unsettle everyone else, teacher needed for them.
Autism is a mental health problem/disability
Someone that may have difficulty doing or processing normal everyday things, and can feel angry or alone because of this inability
Autism is a neurological disorder which affects a persons cognitive ability
Where a person struggles to interact with others
Autism is when people find it hard to do things with everyday life like going to work or school etc.
Autism is an illness that people suffer from. It makes people very shy and unsocialabl, they get very nervous around new people and struggle to cope in social situations
Autism - someone who finds it hard in everyday life
I think autism is a developmental disability. Those effected find it more difficult to communicate and relate with others. Autism makes it difficult to control emotions and effects different people
A disability that affects how people communicate and react to things
Mental condition, involves difficulty in communication and forming relationships
A disability/mental condition which restricts some peoples ability to communicate effectively and difficulty forming new relationships with others
Autism may affect a persons speech or how they communicate. It also causes learning problems when in school etc.
A default in the brain that may make people who have it do things that seem strange such as rock back and forward repeatedly
I think it is where people find it difficult to socialise and interact with other like someone without Autism does
A disability present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people in using language and abstract
A disability that affects how that person communicates with others
People with Autism find it hard to express themselves and understand other people's emotions
A spectrum condition that affects the development of a person. Mainly how a person can communicate or relate to others
Something that people are born with which affects how they interact socially with peers etc. and makes it harder for them to cope with changing environments/situations
Autism is where someone's brain is wired differently so that they may not be able to handle social situations well, or that they may find some things difficult ie talking but may be extraordinarily gi
Finding it hard to deal with personal contact, thinking mathematically like Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
I think autism is a mental health problem which presents difficulty in communicating with others around them. The ability to deal with day to day tasks may be difficult
A nervous illness effecting the persons brain and body
A mental condition present from childhood, causing difficulty in communication and forming relationships
People who have autism have problems doing certain things like going to school. Some need help to be able to succeed in doing tasks
It is a learning difficulty that causes that sufferer to struggle with everyday tasks
It’s a condition which affects the way a person interacts with other people and certain things
It is a condition, you can be born with it some are worse than others
Is a disability that affects how an individual interacts with others and the world around them. It also affects how they make sense of things
I think Autism is a condition that restricts people who have it do do physical things like maybe play sports or maybe do things they want to do but cant
A condition which can cause people to feel awkward or uncomfortable in social situations and behave in a introverted way.
Autism is a learning difficulty which usually affects peoples ability to learn
A special needs condition "learning disability"
It is a mental illness which affects a small group of people. It means they dislike change and have learning difficulties
Difficulties with simple things and find it hard to fit in and understand how to react to certain emotion
A special need which effects a person mentally, in many different ways.
It is a disability which affects a persons thoughts and perceptions of other people, it also effects education and their learning developments
It is an illness that may make someone socially awkward or can effect their school life and education. There are different levels of Autism, you can be mildly affected or very severely affected
A condition of the mind, were you can't think the same as others.
A mental disability that makes social relations difficult for the people affected by it
Autism is a mental disability that is long term and it affects a persons sense of the world around them and interfere with their ability to communicate with others. One form of Autism I heard about w
Learning disability and can be a social issue communicating and understanding with people
Autism is the inability to interact with other people in a normal way. They have difficulty picking upon facial expressions and emotions of the people around them
A mental disability. Some have it worse then others makes the person difficult to socialise with
Autism is when people don’t realise personal boundaries, they also change there mood quickly. People with autism may also strike out without realising. They also my find learning new things diffic
A condition that affects a part of the brain
Autism is a disorder that can cause difficulties with communication, behaviour and social interactions. Can also affect language and understanding same concepts
Someone that could need a little or a lot of help and can also benefit from it, such as being really good at drawing
Autism is a genetic disease which is caused by an extra chromosome
It's about being on the autistic spectrum this means they could have a learning disability such as Asperger's etc. The people can be very vulnerable
A mental disease that affects people in different ways usually in terms of social skills
A condition that makes it difficult for someone to communicate well in social situation or form bonds with people because they sometimes cant recognise peoples behavioural patterns
A mental condition which affects the way that someone thinks, making it difficult for them to comprehend emotions and facial expressions
A disease that causes people to struggle in a certain social situations that may appear easy to someone without the disease
A disorder which can affect people with daily tasks that seem so simple to others.
People who find it difficult speaking about emotions and channelling their thoughts to others (+ judging)
A social/mental disability. Different levels of severity
I think autism is a disability some people have. There is different levels of it, people might have a routine to go by every day or just a lack of concentration
Its when someone has trouble communicating with people or creating a relationship with someone
Autism is a ### that alters the way a person communicates his/her emotions with other people and there some can sometimes have erratic behaviour
A mental condition, usually noticed in childhood, where the person has great difficulty with communication, relationships and interacting with people
A mental syndrome that makes socialising difficult for some people
When someone's brain is wired a little different and it can effect how they communicate with and see the world
It is where the mind does not let people think properly and their brain does not let them be sensible
Autism is a disability that affects children's and the way they think. It is a hidden disability
Autism is a special disability in some people
I think autism is when people have difficulty communicating with others because of what could have happened in their early childhood
A mental condition which creates difficulty for the person to communicate and form relationships with other people
Illness where people don't function normally and need extra help from families or nurses
An autistic person doesn’t understand feelings or emotions. They may be obsessive about facts on a particular thing. They may lack in social awareness
When a person has a problem with communicating with others through speech and understanding emotions. Sometimes work can be often harder to complete or do
A mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with others in using language and abstract concepts
Developmental disability. Affecting communication and relations with other people
A behavioural disorder, making social contact hard and sometimes difficult for people with Autism with varying severity
An illness that prevents an individual communication in the same was as everyone else
It is a mental condition that makes it difficult for the person to communicate with other people
Autism is the brain being differently weird. Autistics can be very good at things that require logic, and poor at things that require judgement or flexibility. The Autism is mental ### that causes a
A mental condition where a person finds it difficult to form relationships and communicate with other people
I condition I have that isolates me from the rest of the world
It is a disability that would affect how people would interact socially
It is to do with the brain I know that much family members have it.
Autism is a life long development disability that affects how a person communicates with others and### to other people affecting how they make since of the world around them.
It's a mental condition which presents from a very early age and it causes difficulties in communication
A person that can't do want normal children do and that needs extra help in life
A mental disability in which the individual has social difficulties
A mental condition which is characterised by mainly communication difficulties, relations with other people and in language and absolute concept
Autism is a disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to other people
Autism is a mental disease that effects behaviour and social awareness. I am friends with autistic people and although it is only small I see the difference
It's a disability that unfortunately causes people to struggle when it comes to socialising
Autism is a life long development disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them
It is a condition that affects the development of a person, especially when trying to communicate. People with Autism may see the world in a different way and sometimes may have trouble in social sit
A mental illness which causes difficulty in communicating and forming relationships
A life long development disability of communication learning etc.
A condition in which some people experience things very differently to the majority, making things such as socialising difficult
A condition which has an impact on peoples learning and socialising.
A debilitation of a persons mind that limits the person in certain ways
Autism is when people have trouble doing things and are very inaccurate when it comes to judging others feelings
Autism is a disability, that affects how a person communicates with other people, it also affects the senses such as the sense of the world around them
Autism is a mental problem which causes social problems in those effected
It is a disability of such that person has difficulties in communicating socialising with others
Autism is a spectrum disorder, it means that children/adults with this disorder are less able to interact with the world as other people do.
It's when people see things differently than what a normal person would
Is a mental illness that effect multiple people in different ways changing their way they act. It also has many levels of severity
A disability (Mentally) effecting how the individual get on with people
A child or adult with special needs who needs a bit a help. They may lack in certain subjects but may be quite strong in others. They may also not lie change as it is to confusion and stressful
When you have a mental disorder that makes you happy within your own company, not making friends with anyone because of that
A disability which affects a person's brain function and can cause learning difficulties, speech problems, problems with mixing with others and understanding other peoples feelings
Autism is when some people may find it difficult to relate with other people or be slightly slowly at learning and understanding basic day to day things
Autism affects people different ways. It can have a negative affect or positive. Some people may gain intelligence or lose it
Stuck in routine. Had to form good relationships with others
People who are diagnosed usually don’t like to talk to people, so it is hard for them to socialise with other people and make friends
It is some kind of illness that distracts you or makes learning harder for an individual
Autism is a lifelong disability ### affects how a person communicates or interacts with other people
It’s a type of mental illness and disability
I think its someone who has a mental or, learning disability
A condition where those affected can struggle with doing even simple day to day tasks that others take for granted. The 'symptoms' or affects of autism vary from person to person however
When people don’t socialise and have difficulties doing they have a higher IQ. Life can be a bit harder for them,
I cant explain in words on how it is in my head, but what I know is that people with Autism have a different way of understanding things
Autism is a lifeline disability that effects how somebody communicates and thinks
Its hard to describe but its when certain symptom affects people and can cause issues for the person, such as learning difficulties
A mental illness which causes a person to have inept social abilities
It is a disorder that is possibly genetic which causes the person to function in a different way. This can result in them seeming odd to people ### they don’t follow normal social educate at times.
It is a problem in the brain that gives people learning difficulties
Autism is a disorder that effects people and makes it difficult for people to communication or do things that they should be doing at their ###
Its when people have trouble doing everyday things
I think it is a mental illness that can affect how someone interacts socially with others
A group of complex disorders of brain development. They may find it difficult to interact socially with other children within schools. It also can effect verbal and non-verbal communication
A disability which makes it hard to socialise etc
I think autism is something that affects some people causing them to want things to be organised and arrange in a particular order
Autism makes people very agitated, it can affect them in school or while playing and they should never be pushed out of their comfort zone
A learning condition that can have an affect on learning and social skills
Autism is a mental disability where sufferers are often unable to complete everyday tasks
A mental condition that can make people not understand social things, it's easier to notice in boys
Autism is a mental disorder, mostly see children with it, hard to communicate however very friendly
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people.
Its a disability where you don't like anything outside your normal dy to day
Whenever an individual is not able to properly talk to someone. They can have learning difficulties and may not be able to understand somethings
It is a mental disorder that is usually present from a child's early development and is signalled by a child's inability to communicate or form relationships and to understand or carry out the use of
A condition which hinders learning and development
autism is where a persons social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour is affected.
a disability that affects how people communicate
autism affects different people in different ways. they can fall anywhere on a spectrum. autism affects how someone is able to communicate and function in or understand the worl around them.
A disability that means a person finds it difficult to communicate and relate to other people and things
I think that autism is a learning disability but I am aware that people with autism tend to much better at other aspects.
A disability that affects how a person communicates or relates to the people around them. It also affects how the person interprets the world around them.
They find it difficult to communicate verbally and non verbally
A mental illness which leaves you with a social disability
it is a disability that develops in young children which can help them find communicating etc hard to do
where you are not as adept or comfortable with certain social situations (e.g. sitting beside someone on a bus)
A difficulty of understanding people and their emotions.
a learning difficulty that makes if hard for the person to socialize and think like other people without autism
A learning difficult where people who have it struggle to communicate and understand anything which is not meant literally
a condition that affects the brain and causes an individual to have different perceptions of what is deemed 'normal'
A person who cannot deal with social situations
Children with autism find it hard to communicate and form relationships with others
A behavioral disorder, present from childhood, that affects their social capabilities
When people have problems putting thoughts into coherent sentences
A developmental disability that affects peoples communication
A development disorder mainly affecting how someone communicates with others
A disability that effects how a person communicates with others around them.
mental health conition, usually associated with the inability or struggle to comunicate with others and form relationships
a disability that affects how a person communicates verbally and non-verbally with other people
A mental illness which causes people to act and communicate differently with others
A mental heath problem that is very hard to treat but can be helped
While it affects people differently, it is usually where someone has problems socially, understanding emotions of other people, and often not knowing how to express their own feelings.
autism is a mental disorder which makes social interaction more difficult and can lead to anger outbreaks and mental distraught (my brother has it)
a learning disability which effects social and emotional development (sometimes intellectual)
Autism is a life long disability and influences how the person suffering communicates with other people and how they make sense of the wold.
A disability that affects development, primarily communication with others
A mental disability that affects how a person makes sense of the world around them
it's a neurological disorder resulting in having good trouble with social interactions
It is a life long disability that affect a person through learning difficulties and communication skills
I think it is a mental condition, which is present from early childhood. It is characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and
A mental condition which causes difficulty in communication and socialising
Autism is a mental illness were part of the brain has not formed properly.
This is when a child or adult finds it hard to communicate and learn.
difficulty talking to people and learning
A disability which effects how a person interacts and relates to other people (social interaction)
People who have difficulty communicating or socialsing but can be very academic
it is a type metal disablity which cause people to have weaker social skills.
A disability which affects a persons learning and social capacity and behaviour
it is a disability that gets worse over time and effects how they communicate with others
I think it means that they see the world differently to people without autism
A mental disability that affects the way the person thinks, they may struggle to connect and bond with others and have difficulties communicating with other people, as well as understanding social sit
A mental condition that affects social skills.
Autism is a different way of thinking or acting in a social sense which is considered different/weird.
A disability affecting an individual anf how they act/ communicate/work
when a child has autism they withdraws from the world and is very hard to handle
Autism is a mental handicap that impacts communication and relation abilities in the afflicted.
a condition which causes great difficulty for social interaction
it is a form of disability where your senses are highly intensified but it makes it harder to have social relationships.
It's something people are born with that can make it difficult fro them to understand certain things. It effects different people at different levels of severity and can make everyday life hard for th
someone who finds it difficult to communicate and lacks greatly in social skills
Don't like socialising, keep to themselves
A mental illness causing someone to find it difficult to behave 'normally'
a mental condition that makes it hard for you to form relationships and communicate with other people.
It is a condition that effects young people and adults
A mental condition caused by the autism spectrum
It's a disability that affects how the person interacts and communicates with others.
A Mental Disability making it hard for a person to interact with the world around them.
a difficulty in forming relationships and communicating with people
When a someone has social issues but is exceeding good at something else eg.science, football
A disability which affects how a person communicates with or socialises with other people
IT IS A MENTAL CONDITION THAT CAUSES GREAT DIFFICULTY IN COMMUNICATING AND BEING COMFORTABLE WITH OTHER PEOPLE AND ALSO IN USING LANGUAGE AND ABSTRACT CONCEPTS.
This is when people have a different way of thinking and find it difficult to concentrate?
Autism is a mental condition, people with autism usually have difficulty making friends and can range from having a lot of independence to not much at all. There's different levels of severity of Auti
A mental condition making it difficult for sufferers to form relationships and communicate
A disorder which causes a peson to have difficulties with social interactions
A condition that can impact on how a person communicates and interacts with others
a disability that prevents people from learning as quickly as those without autism
It affects the brain and makes communicating and interacting with other people (chatting, playing, hanging out, or socializing with others) more difficult.
its a mental disability, where they cant understand or pick up social signals, but it can be different for different severities of the condition.
a mental condition where people have difficulty when talking to other people
It is a disability that you are born with where you have learning difficulties. The autism scale is wide and there can be many forms, some very servere and some only minor.
someone who suffers from social problems and finds it hard to communicate with people
Disability regarding the development of a person.
Autism is a disability which alters the development of a person and is caused by genetic mutation
It's a mental disability which makes people, essentially, socially awkward as it affects how they communicate
its a disability that effects how a person communicates
A disability which affects how a person communicates with others
It's a mental disease which involves someone who finds social interaction etc very difficult
It is a spectrum disorder which affects the way a person behaves and reacts, for example a person with autism may find it very difficult to socialise with other people, they may also find it difficult
An illness where people can't communicate properly
It affects peoples social skills and the way they interpret peoples emotions.
it affects how a person will communicate with people

p64. What, if any, are the main difficulties or problems that someone with autism might have?
Socialising; marking friends; working at school
Making friends, they confined themselves in their room and occasionally get angry at any time
Social problems being understood and accepted by others. Academic problems
People not being able to understand their needs
Social situations need to have a routine communication
Social problems; difficulty finding employment; learning problems
Difficulties reacting to a changing environment
Socialising, getting jobs and attaining places at colleges
Reading non-verbal social ###. Conveying their own feelings. Processing large amount of sensory information like loud noises or bright lights
Understanding other peoples point of view and struggling how to understand things
People can be intolerant when you don’t understand what they mean, also specific things are hard to learn such as writing neatly
Overcrowded places. Loud surroundings. Verbal shouting to others. Physical hurt to others
they may feel like they are being judged because they are different and feel like no one understands them
Interacting with others. Making friends. Concentrating
Social situations in large groups, having to deal with people they don't know.
They don’t like change, and would rather keep the same routine
Social awareness. Communication. Noticing Emotions
Their ability to interact with people, their school or work/learning. Their behaviour
People think its bad behaviour. People treat us like we are all stupid. I don’t think it’s a mental health problem but others think it is. Its not ADHD
People don’t understand them the way they feel
They do not understand sarcasm and take jokes to personally
Finding it hard to make friends and not being able to communicate correctly
Interacting with others. Learning. Developing relationships with others
Having to deal if members of the public and doing everyday tasks depending on how bad their condition is
Being able to find work and doing well in school. Being judged for having Autism
Understanding people and people understanding them making their needs known
Social Interaction and understanding other people
Isolation no groups for them to go to after 19 years old
Not being able to go to school or having many friends
They have Asperger's so they have difficulty socialising and understanding other peoples emotions. They are good at maths and science but have difficulty with subjects such as English that have a lot of writing
Learning in school. Trying to make friends
Concentration. Eye to eye communication. Hyperactive
Communicating. Making friends. Feeling comfortable when in public
Interacting with others learning disability
Learn slower behaviour problems. May be unable to walk
Forming relationships, communicating with people
To do work in school or make friends or find a job
They don’t know how to react in certain social interaction. Communication
They don’t really like talking to other people as much so a lack of communication. Also Isolation as they don’t like noise
Trying to male friends and fit into society. Also trying to get a job
Communication, relations and school work
Socialising, understanding certain situations and with stress
trying to make friends and to fit in with other people
They could find it difficult making friends and coping in very different situation from what they are used to
Communications and relationships with other people and social interaction
Making friends, understanding social situations and understanding what their actions make people feel
Day to day interpersonal interactions eps. Understanding things like sarcasm or the use of empathy, noise and disruption when moving between classes, finding and making friends and properly managing their emotions and responses resp. when they suspect bullying.
Making friends in school about and out of school; doing work in school; understanding others
Relating to others, not understanding jokes
Ignorance from public performance in schools getting jobs etc
Communicating with other peers as easily. Doing simple tasks at home/workplace/school.
People don’t want to hang around with them
Difficulty in social situations. Bullying. Problems in school
Controlling emotions talking to people getting jokes
Find it difficult to socialise.; Difficult to take part in class/events.
Communication problems with other people
Communicating and getting along with other people
Understanding others actions and emotions as they might struggle with how to react to them
People understanding that they have a disability and making fun of them
School; Making friends; Learning; Being independent
My friends brother has Autism and was bullied in school. I think that not being able to fit in/having difficulty making friends would be the biggest difficulty
Difficult to understand when someone is upset or angry. Just talking to people
Hates loud ###/spaces eg groups of people being loud around them. And uneven skill set. Trouble communicating in a normal/regular way eg doesn’t realise there is a queue
Social Skills. Making Friends. Integrating with society. Eye contact
Making new friends and difficulties with learning
Makin friends. Talking about their problems to others. Being in new situations
Working in groups or teams as well as understanding when someone would be angry which could lead to fights without any reasonable cause
Concentration; coping with change; speech
Making friends. Listening/taking in information. Understand emotions
Making friends and contributing to group activities
They have trouble communicating and feel uncomfortable in large groups e.g. in a school setting. Autistic people like routine and can become distressed if its changed. Autistic people are often misunderstood as many people are unaware of what Autism is
Other people understanding their situation
They can be slow learners or they might find it hard to know the difference between right and wrong
Too many people watching your every movement; harder to make friends/sometimes
Learning problems and making friendships
To learn about knew things. To adapt to a new environment. To socialize with them, To fit in with other people
They feel invisible as no-one can see their problems. The are visual problems
Interacting with people on a daily basis
Extreme emotions or mood swings and their ability to deal with challenging situations e.g a fight
Communication; understanding why other people act in a certain way; understanding their own feelings
Temper, behaviour, social interaction and communication
I think somebody with autism can struggle at school, have difficulty making friends or understanding emotions
Communication or other people understanding how the person is
keeping up with their school work or expressing themselves in words
Communication. Making new friends. Getting Qualifications. Getting work experience
Expressing emotions, dealing with change, understanding actions, etc.
Completing day to day tasks, but it depends on the person and what they are capable of
Socialising; learning disabilities; speech problems; difficulties understanding and processing languages
Getting a job - interview involves interacting
Understanding what some people say or learning in class
Communicating with people. Cant deal with ### ###
Making friends get bullied a lot; hard to understand peoples emotions
People can find it difficult to be around them and they can be subject to bullying
Habits, repeating themselves, set in there own way
Listening and talking and understanding others
Trying to understand certain situations or trying to make friends and build relationships
Work/School talking to people; understanding certain things
Not understanding other peoples feelings
Socialising; making friends; reading emotions
not understanding how certain things effect people, for example why they have upset a person
Difficulty forming relationships affects for they communicate can leave them isolated something's learning disabilities difficult with social interactions communication and imagination
Fitting in with others. Learning. Socialising. Understanding some things
Empathy. Understanding or conveying emotions
Doing everyday things like talking to some people
Social interaction; don’t understand sarcasm; feel uncomfortable in certain situations; feel different to everyone
Communication with other people they are not close with
Stigma. Exclusion. Discrimination. Making Friends. Concentration. Being independent
Making Friends. Learning at school. Communicating
Communicating with new people. Problem solving
They find difficulty in trying to express how they feel
They often cant look after themselves or find doing certain things difficult
They may struggle to communicate with others. May affect their school/work life
It might be difficult for them to talk with other people
Talking with others and also taking part in social activities
Communication, socialising mixing with others
Making friends; some aspects of school; socialising mostly
Fitting in with people who are very harsh or cruel to them just because they have autism
Socialising with others, learning, will affect physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
To speak out and create relations with people they can trust
Learning difficulties. Communication. Feeling like they don’t belong
They might find school very difficult, socialising, finding employment and forming relationships
Communicating effectively with other. Processing the excessive noise and colour in places like cities
Trying to communicate with others as it can become very frustrating if they have issues with speech
Knowing how to behave accept ability in social situations; hard to make friends; hard to focus, so school is difficult
They find it hard to communicate with others
Making friends or more so keeping them as they can say some things they think is funny but can sometimes hurt others with out them knowing
Being picked on for being different and finding it hard to fit in they may also find it hard to recognise when they are in danger
To find difficulty socialising in front of people
crowds; noise; smells; interacting with others
Making friends, interaction with strangers, lack of routine, understanding humour
Making friends and contributing to school or society in the same way other would
School work, getting a job and making friends
Communication problems. Difficulty completing everyday tasks
Going to school and learning like a normal person
Keeping up with school work. Speaking for groups. Making friends
Social, work, mental ability in certain areas, speech and emotional control
Learning difficult things, socialising with others
The ability to understand or solve situations that may arise in life. They may find it harder to communicate with others or to learn
I thin that the main difficulty would be for making friends when there younger because not everyone will know there Autism and may just think its their personality
Making friends. Concentrating in class. Playing Sport
Making new friends and simple tasks i.e hanging up washing etc
Socialising. Emotion Controlling some cases learning
Discrimination and prejudice from people, due to a lack of understanding of what their condition is
Talking to people and understanding emotions
School, communicating with others and sometimes speech
Making friends and building relationships
Making friends, cod and learning difficulties
Social skills, dealing with people who don’t understand what autism is, bullying and getting upset and angry
Mixing with others understanding other emotions
Problems with their ability to communicate with others. Hard for them to make and maintain friendships
Making friends, settling in class, concentration
Find it hard to concentrate. Find it hard to write and stay settle. Find it hard to socialise with people they don’t know
Socialising and concentrating in school/work
Lack of communication skills and confidence
Oher people don’t understand their condition and don’t feel they can help; they struggle making friends trusting people and understanding in school
Sensitive to light, noise and touch as opposed to those who don't have autism
They face prejudice and discrimination, do not have the same opportunities as other eg, employment opportunities, they may be bullied because of their disability and social independence
They don’t have much friends because they do not find it easy to socialise
Socialising with people. Understanding people emotions
Mixing with others, socialising, getting the fashion, co ordination and jokes, don't get them
Difficulty socialising, difficulty understanding certain emotions or things like sarcasm. In the case that I am aware of the person has difficulty being out of routine and has difficulty communicating
Socialising. Making friends. Concentrating in class
Making friends, speaking to people, dealing with everyday problems and loud noises
They will struggle to make friends and may feel singled out and rejected
Might have trouble socialising at first but may learn the social rules at a slower rate
Talking with people they don't know very well
Making friends and understanding certain things
Lack of understanding of emotion. Cant communicate. Hard to build relationships
Find it hard to make friends/socialise with others. Can be hard to talk to as they are easily distracted
Hard to communicate and can't read others emotions
Making friends. Experiencing new situations and things. Being accepted in school/work
Coping with change and making friends with new people
In school, socialising and sports ( possibly )
Communication of ideas; making/keeping friends; understanding/control of emotions
In relation to. Learning. Making friends perhaps
Social interactions, learning difficulties and specialisation in a field or subject
Progressing in life to get higher education or a job
Learning at the same rate as others, communicating in the same way ie body language and sarcasm
Socialising, understanding emotions and learning
A person with autism may attack other people
May struggle with communication, difficulty with friendships and dealing with others who may be ignorant and prejudiced
Maintaining friends, coping with school and socialising
Learning difficulties and communication barriers
It is harder for them to deal with change and makes them more socially awkward
People don't understand it and lack of knowledge
Talking to people, difficult to make friends and taking part at school
Socialising, communicating and coping with change in social settings
Due to the lack of social skills someone with autism may find it hard to fit in to a community and make friends
Communicating their thoughts and feelings
Might have a interest in things that people wouldn't bother with. They might love certain things that other people don't.
They might not know if you are having a serious conversation with them or not. Routines need to be the same everyday
Fitting into a school/work environment for someone with sever Autism it could be difficult to leave their home, having conversation with people as sometimes people with Autism find social communication difficult
Social; behaviour; emotional; understanding; communicating; imagination
Talking to people, expressing their ideas, thoughts
Talking to new people. Concentration. Coping with new things
Socialising or getting on with everyday life
Able to communicate with other people especially people they don’t really know
Making friends. Achieving their potential in school. Making teachers understand
People thinking different of them because of their condition
Making friends understanding things we may think are simple things they find them hard. Self confidence
Forming relationships difficulty in communicating as being socially awkward
Socialising. Understanding people. Getting a job. Working in a school environment
Communicating with people is one of the main difficulties
Socialising with their peers and communicating with others
Get easily frustrated, may find it hard to fit in, hard to concentrate in different settings and hard to express feelings
Socialising with people on a daily basis and carrying out everyday tasks
Making friends. Staying on top of school work, subjects of no interest. Worry what others think, may also be a strength many not worry
They find it difficult to know what may or may not be appropriate in certain situations
Social skills. Academic limits. Unemployment. Bullying. Anger/Depression
They might not have a clear understanding of situations in everyday life
Making friends and fitting in school or the workplace
Making friends, having conversations and finding a partner
Community with people and understanding things fully
Less easy for them to make friends as it affects them in that way
Find it hard to fit in, and make friends. To learn and to go to school
Making friends. Certain subjects in school can be difficult
Life skills like communication and socialising
Talking to a cashier in a shop, talking to a waiter to take your order and talking to a friend or family member
Behaviour problems which may lead to people feeling unsafe/unsure about them. Social problems leaving them unable to intact
When other people think you're strange and getting made fun of, not understanding things.
Social interaction is impaired. Dislike of sudden noises/movements. Anger issues. Daily Routine
Making friends. Being around lots of people
Social interactions. Prejudice eg Could be judged as rude or arrogant but in reality they don’t understand something/a situation
They don’t get the change to show their full abilities which may cause them to be unable to go into the career they want
Making friends and understanding human nature
Lack of concentration. Lack of confidence and understanding. Difficult to complete tasks
Talking to people in general, making friends and raising hand in class etc
Shy. Hyper-active activity. Sensitive personality
Behaviour. Focusing. Communication. Learning in a school environment
Integration, being understood, acceptance, independence, communication, social activities
They may be misunderstood. They may be bullied. They may be seen as unimportant
They may find it hard to integrate socially and may need help with work and jobs they may have to complete
I would be hard for them to make friends with other people
Communication difficult to learn things at school
The mockery and uneducation of people meaning they don’t understand the person who has Autism situation leading them to neglect their needs
Socialising with other people and getting out of the house
Being accepted by other people, being independent and interacting with people
Might feel left out. Feel they are getting bullied
Basic every day tasks. Talking to people. Making friends. Doing school stuff/activities
They fail to understand sarcasm, and get upset easily. Sometimes impulsive, and cant read social situations or emotions of other people
Socialising, communication, emotion control and behavioural
Social skills. Understanding others emotions. Talking to People
not being understood what problems they have
They find it hard to talk to other people and understand things from their point of view
Not being able to concentrate in school or not being able to fully understand school work. I think people with Autism could have difficulty socialising with other people
Dealing with stressors such as loud noises
Making friends being able to do everyday activities on their own.
They may find it difficult just talking to people. Also, they may have problems with everyday things
Expressing themselves, social awkwardness and not being able to communicate with others
Communicates with other people also affects how they make sense of the world around them
Social interaction, talking and communicating with others, making friends. Controlling behaviour. Adjusting to new routines and environment
They may be misunderstood. People may believe they are being rude as they may struggle in social situations
Communication especially with people they don’t know
Making friends, finding jobs and doing well in exams
Communicating with other people. Not being able to tell people how they are feeling. Being discriminated against for being different
They have trouble with their social skills
Picking up other emotions and understanding sarcasm.
Loud noises. Things being out of place. Tough (feeling of different things). Feelings (sadness or nastiness)
Communicating and fitting in with others
Bullying. Schooling. Working. Settling down
Relating to other peoples emotions repetitive actions ###
forming relationships and working with others
Communicating with people and carrying out everyday tasks
Cant understand people well and don’t know the difference between right and wrong
They find it difficult to hold a conversation with others and they get frustrated at things very easily. They find it difficult to empathise with people and can be quite cheeky without meaning to be
They might feel they are different and would not fit in with the crowd
Problems in school; being left out; hard to get jobs
Speaking and writing properly. Focusing on tasks and learning. Processing and reporting things they’ve learnt
Understanding how other people are feeling (empathy). Crowds. Being the centre of attentions
making friends; getting a job; getting a good education
Communicating and learning in school and work
Discrimination and how they are treated, may still have the ability to learn at a high standard
Socially inept. May find it difficult to fit in. Difficulty expressing empathy. Difficulty perceiving emotional states of others
Can be socially awkward don’t really know how to react in certain situations
Interacting with others in day to day activities e.g school
They may not understand someone's emotions
They might find social interaction with people who don't know them or not know about autism. People can treat people with autism poorly if they don't fully understand it.
Trying to communicate, doing everyday tasks, living a normal life fitting into society
Communicating, getting help and being frustrated
Communicating and relating to other people
Making friends, sensing emptions, talking to new people and behavioural problems
Feeling lonely and isolated. Having few friends
Communication. Day to Day living, particularly in stressful environments. Group work
Dealing with others who have a misunderstanding of Autism. Not receiving the right help and support needed
Being bullied or judged or being treated unfairly
Fitting in and having a normal social life
Autistic people are often targets of ableism (even autism speaks is albeit)
Social problems. Learning difficulties. Emotional problems
Interacting with people. Coping with change. Completing every day actions
They find it difficult to relate to others
Not being treated equally, not getting support in school and discriminated in the workplace
Appropriate schooling. There's only one school in the whole of Ireland specifically for autistic children
Behaviour problems routine trouble in certain subjects
Learning difficulties and over or under sensitivity to sounds, touch, taste, smell, light and colours
Inability to understand the feelings of others such as anger and sadness
Being understood and not bring help correctly
Socialising, struggle in certain subjects
Fitting in social situations. Making new friends by themselves
They find this difficult to understand. They find when socialising it can be hard for them
Being social, class work and recognising rules
Making friends and remembering school work/being organised
Changing their routines and making friends and getting jobs
Getting their opinions across and having someone listen to them
Connecting with some areas of society. Learning through each case is different
People accepting them and not judging them
Communicating , socialising and learning difficulties
Knowing when to stop, understanding why they should do certain things and difficulty seeing the emotional states of others
They find it difficult to dress, wash or feed themselves
Difficulty perceiving emotional states of others.; Difficulty screening out background noise.
Social skills; School attendance; Ability to work (in a team)
Socialising, dealing with pressure, taking things very literal, understanding humour and too honest/harsh
Understanding things like non autistic people do, and being understood properly by non-autistic people
Difficulty communicating, sensitive hearing and taste and no eye contact
Difficulty of building relationship, communicating effectively and they may misinterpret situations
They may find it problematic interacting with other people and understanding different tasks
To undertake part in main daily activities
Find hard to form relationships. Learning difficulties, a little childish.
Language problems social communication, behaviour problems. Different interests.
Communicating with people they are unfamiliar with understanding what is right and wrong.
Bullies at school/work.; Finding a job due to communication problems.; Expressing how they feel.
Loneliness. No matter how nice people are autistic people will always feel different and disconnect from others. To be actually diagnosed and classified as autistic is telling so ### that they are different from others, how are they supposed to fell like they belong when society has labelled them as something different?
Working with people and talking to people. Concentrating and knowing how to react to different types of situations and changes
Problems interacting socially with new people. Problems in school or work
I think that they need routine and panic without it. Their emotions can overwhelm them but they can have difficulty picking up on those of others
Talking. Holding a conversation. Work/schoolwork. Socialising/making friends
More sophisticated and complex strands of communicate and problem solving abilities which affect their employment prospects
Socialising. Learning to read and write. Acceptance
Getting on with everyday life and making friends
Going to school and doing work. Making friends. Finding a job
Controlling emotions and understanding others
Communicating with people and dealing with certain situations
Social anxiety, communication problems, behaviour and interacting other feelings/emotions.
Finding a job, making friends and taking care of themselves without help
People are always making fun and bullying them could feel insecure and alone
General communication and understanding problems of others
Making friends, understanding everyday tasks etc
The main problems would be making friends and feeling included
Poor anger management skills, easily made frustrated by modern things
Find it difficult to make friends. Find it difficult to understand emotions
Talking to new people. Taking part in class discussions. Changing routines
School. Workplaces. Ignorance among others
People not understanding their illness and doing things that they cant cope with
Building a close relationship with others, they don't like change, to keep everything in order and routine and to be able to build trust with others
Communication with others and feeling part of the community
Trying to control their anger and making friends
Being able to communicate with others and speech
Social problems; eg people saying what is on their mind and not realising it is rude. This is a big problem for a few of my friends and it upsets them and others around them
Keeping up with people their own age. Learning at the same pace as others. How they go about their lives is different
They may have difficulty with doing physical things like sports or whatever they want to do
Social situations.; Independent working.; Mixing with same age peers.
Learning in school or achieving what they want to do in life
They find it hard to understand things clearly most times
They like routine, they can speak out at times when they should not like singing in class. When the teacher is talking
Socialising, learning and public speaking
Struggle to fit in and cant find their place within friendships
Communicating; Having a normal life; Going out in public; Having a job/going to school.
Capabilities of every day tasks. Accessibility to places. Education
Finding friends. Coping with everyday tasks. Exams etc.
Dealing with people especially those who discriminate against mental illness
Communicating, understanding, learning and social skills
People may be reluctant to interact with someone with Autism as they may be confused with how to communicate or interact in a successful way
Many kids will exploit them/bully them. They cant help themselves so it is made worse because of how they behave in these situations
Learning personal boundaries. Learning new things at School etc.
Difficulties with communication and social interactions
discrimination and being out lawed by society
Excited, made fun of, naïve, vulnerable and problems expressing and receiving emotions
Social Skills. Staying focused in school/work. Making friends
Making friends. Sensitivity to loud noises etc. Can get stressed very easily participating in group activities find eye contact difficult
Understanding facial expressions. Understanding emotions. Making new friends
Not understanding what us socially ok to say
Completing daily tasks the way others do
Making friends and knowing what's appropriate to say/not say
Confidence; talking to people; meeting new people
Social work in groups, socialising and creative subjects sometimes
Relating to people; making friends; feeling a sense of belonging
Communication problems; learning disabilities very sensitive
Difficulties with conveying their emotions in a socially acceptable manner. Problems with making friends social difficulties. Paying attention
Learning difficulties. Socialising with others. Behaviour problems. Difficulty processing. Information/Instructions
Communication. Maintaining or making relationships. Eye contact. Social interactions. Feelings
Communicating thoughts and feelings. Getting resources they need at school/college/work
Trying to get into a friendship group and being accepted by people
Learning disabilities though they are quite intelligent and definitely a behaviour disability
Being able to tell when someone is upset or angry. Have issues with school work
Struggle communicating and can not change way of thinking about things
Thinking clearly and showing emotion appropriately
Lacking of social awareness. Demanding attention
I am his only friend and he is too shy, he has a difficulty to understand how other people think and how he feels
Communication with other people. Understanding emotions/other peoples feelings. Having very specific interests
Understanding the emotional reasons. Behind someone's actions
Communicating with others; graduating from unit; living on their own
Socialising. Speech. The way their brain functions
If you say Hi to autistic person, they would not understand that connection right away and might not even say anything back if you say Hi
Not being able to tell people how they feel, understanding situations, learning in school and making friends
Trying to socialise with people and making friends
Getting along with other people and fitting into society especially at schools
Communicate with others and understand what other people peel like.
Writing, reading, shy to make friends and meet people and also the way they behave
Communicate with other in subjects that they are not interested in. Understanding others responses and emotions
Unable to understand if they are annoying toward others
Communication and the ability to relate to people
Talking to people working in school or work.
Speaking to others or taking part in stuff
Social awareness. Behaviour. Making friends. Sharing opinions. Feeling different
People who do not understand what autism is therefore they don't accept a person with it very easily
My friend has Asperger's syndrome and the biggest problem she has she doesn’t get social cues and doesn’t have appropriate responses for situations. Most people don’t know how to deal with it and aren't sensitive to her problems. Also she gets extra attention from the school for this, and a lot of people think its unfair and Asperger's sufferers don't really need it because it isn't as severe.
Speech, Problem solving, forming relationships
Difficult childhood, society/social impacts, feeling unwelcome or feeling like they do not fit in to society. Making friends
Making friends and learning how to act in society
Talking to someone to create friendship and vulnerability
The verbal communication and difficulty to concentrate on different and new tasks
Difficulty in social situations. Learning the same way as others
Change is a big problem. And interacting with others
In school as they need assistance and due to cutbacks on the board in a few years, special children will be segregated and sent to a special school, not allowing them to socialise with others. Also they need a set routine
Problems with reacting to other peoples feelings (anger, hurt, etc) Also understanding sarcasm
Understanding; controlling their feelings; get angry easily
Making friends and getting along easy in society
Learning , relationships and job opportunities
Not having the courage to interact with people
Making friends; participating in a group activities
Harder to socialise with people and take part in activities
Netcom around people; Hypersensitivity get distracted; cant understand other people; hard to express feelings; cant control anger; defend behaviour; being billed
Communicating with strangers or someone they aren't used to
Making friends; getting an education to get jobs; bullies
Making Friends. Doing school work. Following directions. Bullying. Communication to others
Socialising. Fitting in at future education
Lack of options in life. Bullying discrimination
People might think they are weird. It is difficult to interact with them.
Taking part in different school activities or spending time with friends or work at school
Understanding emotions and things a person of their age should be doing
Social interactions. Interpretation of things not literally. Intuition in regards to how others feel
Interacting with other children. Day to Day tasks can seem a lot more difficult for them
Difficulty learning and interacting with others
reading others emotions, everyday tasks and difficulty knowing/showing their own emotions
Can be bad with social situations and communicating properly
Hard to form relationships, voice opinions
That if they don't always understand what other people are feeling then the other people could get angry or annoyed at them
SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
going out and doing something they normally wouldnt
They might struggle to communicate with those around them and often seem to drift into their own little world. They can't quite grasp the concept of language either.
They may be unable to interact with others in a social situation or may be treated differently due to their autism
communication, interacting with others, getting involved in activities
problems understanding certain situations, especially those that occur in an unfamiliar environment. they may also feel spearated/ different from everyone else; this can be detrimental to developing and maintaining friendships and relationships.
Making friends. Learning new things. Socializing
the incapability of comprehending basic social conventions
problems communicating with others, understanding how others are feeling and how they themselves present their own emotions.
making friends, fitting in, communicating
coping with change too their surroundings
talking to people, answering questions if asked, can have angry outbursts
Short concentration span or maybe learning difficulties
Cannot read people well and so don't know how to react in situations.
keeping up in school, finding a job, making friends
Communicating with those who don't understand the condition
trouble being understood and expresses themselves
Learning in education the same as others and controlling their temper
Communications difficulties and forming relationships
trouble talking to new people and therefore making friends, struggle to cope with unfamiliar situations.
a hard time wording sentences even though they know what they want to say, they can find it very frustrating.
Difficulties socializing or finding acceptance
Being able to understand the feelings and situations of others
Trouble with communicating, fitting in with society
Difficulties caused by feeling isolated because they realise that they are different, difficulty making friends or talk to others
communication and expression of thier feeligns
difficulty interacting with other people, expressing their feelings, and adapting to change (especially if they have a routine that they follow)
difficulty with social interaction, anger outbreaks, suicidal thoughts, gullibility, non understanding of literal devices (sarcasm, hyperbole)
making friends/socialising, understanding emotional connections between people
difficulty getting a job or a partner/wife and kids etc
Often have trouble communicating and interacting with others
Social problems, attention problems and development problems in terms developing at the the same rate as other children their age.
difficulty focusing, making friends, acknowledging others problems, holding a conversation
severe speech deficiencies and learning difficulties
problems learning in school so they would require specialist help.
Communication problems and understanding of some situations.
trouble empathising with people, understanding social communication (sarcasm and facial expressions)
Socialising, communicating and focusing on a task
unable to control emotions, very angry/upset
problem conversing with people, learning/achieveing in school, meeting new people
problems making friends and understanding another persons emotions
making friends or understanding social situations
Making friends and identifying others emotions.
Communication skills are weaker and the person may require more attention.
difficulty in creating relationships and having social interaction
Communicating with other people, and certain aspects of their education.
Don't like socialising, keep to themselves
behaviour problems, learning problems or problems that make them different to others
difficulty fitting in with people without this condition
forming relationships and communicating with other people
Education issues and social stigma due to unawareness of the condition
School work, or work, making friends, showing their feelings.
Conversing with people normally and learning things (e.g. in school)
Isolation-as they have difficulty making friends
Public situations, making friends, working in a group, talking to people they're not related to or already friends with
Becoming friends with people, standing up and speaking up for themselves, working with other people
MAKING FRIENDS AND SOCIALISING WITH PEOPLE
find it hard behaving in class, sometimes difficult interacting with others
forming friendships, being comfortable in large groups
Difficulties forming relationships, communicating, socialising, prejudice,
difficulties with social things such as: making friends, interacting with others etc.
making friends, learning things like facts and mathematics, everyday tasks
communication and having normal relationships.
social settings, understanding if there doing something bad or not exceptable
communication problems and find it hard to build relationships
Difficulty understanding conversations straight away or overly react to certain things when they take them the wrong way.
making and having friends as well as fitting in at school
Fitting into communities and making relationships
Communicating with other people, failing to acknowledge other people's emotions and behaviours, some are not able to speak or speak very raw, etc
They can be lonely as they are difficult to talk to, generally speaking from experience.
difficulty on communicating with other people
Problems with speech, problems with making friends
Forming relationships with others, communicating and often have language problems too
difficulty socialising, difficulty with empathy, isolation by other classmates, become anxious when there is a disturbance in their routine
not knowing when someone is joking or being serious. they can struggle in social situations suchas a party.

p65. What, if any, do you think are the main strengths that someone with autism might have?
Can be creative and can become independent
Empathetic. Optimistic and Positive. See things differently
They could be extremely creative or be very good at a specific subject or have a certain ability
Some people with Autism could be really good at art, musical instrument, a school subject like maths or science
Attention to detail; non judgemental; very verbal
They can be very clever on one particular subject
Their attention to detail and smaller things. Visual thinkers. Very non-judge-mental
They can focus on details and stick strictly to a set of rules
Learning ability when picking up new concepts. Depending on how the autism affects you
Really nice once you get to know them. Smart notice loads of things
They may be good at certain things for example art and history
they can be really smart on particular subjects
I am actually very quite and was never a problem at school because I just don’t go
Usually very smart at a specific subject
Can be extremely artistic and or committed to things
Some people with Autism can have amazing abilities to memorise things and be very creative
They are brilliant at Maths and science subjects such as physics
They can be good concentrated in one particular thing. Strong determination
Hardworking. Focused when doing what they enjoy
Being able to be around people they are not comfortable with
Can focus on certain things, often very intelligent
More mathematical minded? (speaking knowing people I know with autism)
Have a knowledge of specific areas of interest to them. Clever and artistic
They pay particular attention to detail and often display strong interests in areas of knowledge. Average/ above average intelligence and talkative
Some autistic people especially those with Asperger's, may find academic studies much easier
some people with autism can be very intelligent
emotionally aware. Innocent. Loving. Positive. More aware of the value of life
I have seen that people I know with Autism tend to be very intelligent and work well
Having the strength to try new things even if they might struggle
They tend to make up for their lack of social skills in other ways
They can focus on one thing entirely or be born with an exceptionally strong capability in a subject like maths for example
Intelligence; they have a deeper understanding of moral situations
So kind and sweet and easy to get along with
Gaming, wizards, very good at technology, making things and maths
Good work ethic. Responsive. Trustworthy. Honest
Some autistic people are very creative, they can became very passionate about a certain activity
Some may be smarter as they are focused more on their worth because they have no social life
they can be refreshingly straight forward
Being comfortable in their own space with people they are familiar with
They are very giving and generous people. They like to please people as much as possible
Good musical pitch; attention to detail; deep study; tendency to be logical; less concern for what others think of them; honesty; average to be above average intelligence
Well, I'm good with numbers and don’t feel pain or cold as much
Think about things in a different way; very intelligent and can recall things as many have a photographic memory
Some people with Asperger's can be academically smart. They would have a good support group e.g. family
They know their own mind and what they want
They can be extremely smart; they can memorise things quickly
They see the world in a different y and they don’t have any hate or discrimination towards anyone
Yes, there may be a skill or hobby they will feel comfortable doing with or without others
They often make others smile, giving them a new perspective on life
Dedication to specific tasks/work/learning. Comprehension of logical problems like maths
Doesn't grow attached to people, able to go through life without understanding emotions
They can take proper interest in certain things, e.g. science or maths
Open and friendly; highly intelligent and some specific details
when someone with Autism is good at something eg Art they are usually exceptional at that subject
Creativity, character and always eyeing good in others
Precision and following rules, remembering
More help from people and people will be more friendly
Logical. Pay attention to detail. Great knowledge in areas they are interested in
They can keep lots of information in their head. They are very smart
Can be very good at one particular thing e.g spelling, maths, science, languages and memory
They can get the job done quickly without emotion. They also give strong advice as they say things as they are
Happy people. Smart? Interests in peculiar things. One-to-one tutoring in school
They are always good fun if you've known them for a while
Some people with Autism can be very academic
Focused on specific areas. Obsession. Very special talents. Strengths that any other children would have
When they are focused on a certain thing they completely devote themselves to it.
A big imagination and able to express themselves in different ways e.g art
Looking at things differently, often in a very smart way
Might be good at a certain subject and organised/punctual
Kind, good and happy personality and give you lots of hugs and kisses from my cousin
They always have an open mind, are alert and don't care what others think of them
The ability to overcome. The strength to fight each day, this thing that effects them, be it severe case or a not so severe case
Can achieve very highly in a specific area eg music
Less worry or concern of what others will think of them. Honesty is a main strength of someone who has autism
Some people who have autism are highly intelligent with exceptionally high Iqs and honesty
Learning certain things they are interested in
Finish tasks when interested and straight to the point
Can be extremely clever at a specific area. Specific passions for things
They can be very good at something what others aren't good at
Able to retain information; very knowledgeable
Can make decisions without being swayed by emotional impact
When they want to do something they're going to keep trying until they do it
Usually very smart and usually a keen interest in one specific thing
creativity; generally kind karted/caring; generally clever
Focus and drive in a specific talent area
A positive outlook and a happy personality
Always passionate and have a knowledge on a hobby they enjoy
Some people with autism can be very smart
They may think different from those without autism so have a different out look on the world and creative
They can be very loving, are creative and some don't understand this
Highly intelligent and specialised skill sets
Things there are into and other young people who help them
They can be very organised and good at solving mathematical problems
People with Asperger's syndrome often have a higher average intelligence, helping them achieve academic/workplace success. Often people with Autism will have intense interests in certain subjects, allowing them to be exceptionally knowledgeable in their chosen field of study, their careers
Physical and they tend to be very caring of others
Inspirational in how they tackle and face things that they come across, they don’t give up easily
the ability to think objectively. The ability to have a deep interest or hobby which is very important to them
A lot of art work created by people with autism
More understanding towards others. Empathy. Compassion
Increased intelligent or musical ability
Would not think any different of people with different religious backgrounds
Memory. Mathematical or scientific ability
I think it varies. Some are musically talented, other artistically and other academically
creativity i.e. art and crafts; love for music
Intense special interests. Musical/artistic ability. Above average intelligence. Honesty
They might be able to look at and encounter different life problems in a unique way
They can be good at music or logic based subjects such as maths or physics
Their intelligence, their willpower and mental strength
I thin it depends on the person. Most of the children I know are incredibly smart and not all are socially awkward
They are extremely determined, hard working when they are focused on their work, are very creative and imaginative
They may be good in school as they would be logical thinkers good at subjects like maths
When you get to no them they are so lovely, cheerful, happy kids
They still can show compassion and bring happiness to those around them
In some cases a person with Autism will have a higher IQ than a person without Autism
Reading, good grammar and always pick a side (egg in voting)
They may be able to succeed in other aspects a lot quicker as their brains see the world differently
Some people with autism have outstanding, or high capacity, in their own unique talent
Some autistic people are very intelligent
May find their studies easier. May have stronger strengths in math based subjects
Something they are good at silent study and reading so they do well in exams
There's always one thing there really good at, for example technology
They can bring out compassion in people and bring people together
Passionate about something and can concentrate on it very well eg art
They are usually very intelligent. There is not a lot of strengths
Intelligence, sometimes. Ability to focus. Very logical way of thinking. Determination
They are more artistic and notice more things around them
Determination and support from many people and ability to over come some prejudices that they may face throughout life
Often highly skilled in a particular area. May obtain more confidence as they have less concern for what others may think loyal non-judgemental honest
They can be very smart with computers or they can be artistic
They can 'think outside the box' and the world with a different perspective
They have a completely different viewpoint on situations compared to other people and so can help people look at things differently.
They are smart, and have talents, that others don’t and can contribute to society like everyone else
Can be very intelligent especially in maths
Movement, balance, detail, 'encyclopaedia knowledge' on an area of interest, decision making and independent thinking.
They may be good at a certain subject like art
Independent work. Artistic endeavours. Observational skills
I have been told people with Autism tend to be very creative
They may be more intelligent at other certain areas such as at school
Can entertain themselves. Enjoy writing. When interested in something, it becomes very enjoyable
Creative, friendly, loving/caring, determined and working in a satisfied way
Attention to detail, highly skilled in a particular area, less concern of what others think of them and logical thinking
Photograph memory.; Attention to detail.; Generally above average intelligence.
Possible increased mental capabilities in certain areas eg music and memory.
Some autistic people are highly intelligent.
Very thoughtful/caring, honest, and talented in other areas (music, art etc)
They're less likely to be mean or prejudiced in any way which is good
They can be very intelligent, talented and organised
Some autistic people tend to be extremely smart and they don’t seem to care about what other people think of them
A goo work ethic; a well structured routine; good organisation
They are unique.; They can be very smart.
People with conditions like Asperger's tend to be very intelligent and have an interesting perceptive insight of things. People with Autism are accustomed to feeling different from others, henceforth, they would never judge people because of disability, race religion etc.
Some people with autism are extremely smart
They are often quite intelligent and confident when speaking
Being accepting of other people no matter how different they are to them
I'm not sure but I think that autistic people can have the potential to be smarter than people without Autism
Are intelligent but can't express themselves.
Talents like the ability to act, sing, dance. Confidence at times and maturity in how they act, get on
Intelligent and hard working. Caring and loving
They are caring and in some cases very intelligent
Wouldn’t have to deal with disagreements between friends
Make complex issues very simple to understand, a unique view, very loving, very intelligent and no menace/bad intentions towards others and generally nice people.
Different perspectives on everything and don't judge anyone who may have difficulties like themselves
Don’t know the topic of Autism well enough
Equal opportunities ### ###. Generally may be skilled in a particular area of study. In my experience mathematics or essay writing
They may be happy in themselves if they don’t have any friends as they spend a lot of time with themselves
Depends on the person. People with autism may see things differently to other people. They are caring and kind to people they know
Autism varies so its hard to specify ### strengths. They may be more artistic, musical or academic
Don’t judge, don't care about religion, colour and money. Very selfless and a bright outlook
Some autistic people are gifted academically
Some individuals with Autism can be very intelligent. They like things to be perfect, this can be seen as positive or negative
Focus on studying and then remembering useless fact too
Sometimes people with Autism have an artistic flair, like music or painting
My brother has autism and he is excellent at maths and seems extremely particular with things were I would not be
They tend to be extremely intelligent, and should be a valuable member to the intellects society
They think differently. Potentially smarter in certain areas
Drawing - very good at art and calculate and solve problems quickly
Creativity. I guess the same as non autistic people
An increased intellect and creative ability
Memory. Knowing facts about a certain subject. Staying interested and focused on certain subjects
Focused so good at learning things. Creative. Can be emotionally self-sufficient
An often analytical mind-set. A better understanding of maths etc. than most
They are often very intelligent in areas such as maths or science
Remembering things and being passionate about a topic
Good at identifying problems re. games. Good at using technology i.e. computers etc
Many are gifted in some way. Complex. Have special interests. Some have high sensitivity or low sensitivity. Organised
Because their brain is wired differently they may find a particular thing they can focus energy into something they become very talented at, e.g. drawing, memory etc.
Once they learn how to do something they know how to do it after that
Can be smarter than an average child their age and just not able to show it all the time
Exceptional talent at something eg literature or music
They can copy people say they like to talk abut there favourite things they do well in school as they focus a lot
Don’t let other people affect them so much, they can just carry on and do what they want
Really good at keeping things tidy. Timekeeping
Non verbal reasoning skills. Reading Skills. Perceptual motor skills. Drawing Skills. Computer interest and skills. Exceptional memory. Musical skills and much more
they are sensitive and are usually very intelligent
They will be able to communicate and help someone who has autism better than someone who doesn’t as they can relate and understand better
An increase of understanding and of ability to work things out
Friendly. Problem solvers. Organised. Able to talk confidently
They see the world in a different perspective
The ability of not caring about what other people think of them
They may be strong a certain subjects such as English; math etc.
Artistic, extremely intelligent and musical
Some have better memory than other people
Maybe they are quite clever or gifted in something
Higher IQ; awesome personality; hard working; caring; never giving up; strong.
Always smiling. Smarter than most ### their age. Gifted/talented in ie. Really good in singing, is creative
Get special treatment from adults and leaders (not all) etc.
Intelligence. Book Smarts. Facts Learning in School. Understanding Maths
A view of things that others might not have
They are very smart. They are very organised and neat
Concise decision making without having to laboriously consider someone feelings because of this action
They could be really good at a subject of activity
That depends on the person. Autism is a spectrum
They might have an extremely good memory, being able to remember vast chunks of information over long periods of time. They may also have a great skill for example, musically.
a higher than average level of intelligence. kind, caring, understanding and accepting.
Excel in the things they like and are good at. Eg. Intelligent, music, art
a larger concentration span or be stronger at memorising things
Better personality, being albe to cope better in difficult situations. They might also have another strength because they have autism, like they could be really really smart, and that makes up for them having autism.
Very strong skills on paper i.e. very intelligent.
Finding it hard to concentrate and difficulty learning also trying to control anger/temper
A bigger focus on academic studies, they can take different interpretations from things.
the can work very efficently on their own.
They often may lack confidence or ability academically but tend to have specialised interests which they could talk about and explain to someone for ages with a very enthusiastic approach
the ability to make other people happy, they could be brilliant artists or musicians, or they could be great at maths and sciences.
highly skilled in particular areas that spark their interests
the will to go through each day not caring what other people think of them.
high levels of skill in a certain area (e.g. maths or computers)
a creative brain or strengths in a specialist subject/area, e.g. computers
They can focus on something and get it done without hesitation
an insight into the world which others aren't capable of having
Care less about what others think about them possibly and pay closer attention to detail
Can be very smart in particular areas of interest.
they may be extremely smart or have a great awareness of details EG building complex lego structures
Depends on the person, everyone has their own strengths
They can be highly intelligent and creative.
It is a common misconception that they might have special talents like the ability to play the piano etc
In school, their ability to learn and understand and pick things up
Highly gifted in subjects/jobs mathematical based or art
some are incredibly intelligent, attention to small details, honest, non-judgemental
logical mindset, high intelligence, attention to detail
the arts (ie: music, drama, speech, drawing, painting etc)
very creative and can think differently and see things in a different light
natural high intellegence work wise but their social skills and personality can be a little odd/unusual
An affinity for certain things/subjects and the ability to think differently
They are good at processing visual information, etc...
Any autistic people I know are intelligent in some fashion, one autistic guy I know is invincible at draughts/checkers.
they can be gifted in some areas such as art, music, academics
Excel in a particular subject or area, different perspective on things or certain issues
they can be faster at problem solving practically,

p67. Can you please explain your answer to the previous two questions? Why would you feel comortable/uncomfortable and/or what does it depend on?
Everyone has the same rights to live where they want and to go to school where they want
Depends how bad there autism is and how comfortable they feel
They cant help having a child with Autism and I have no right to judge or tell them whether they can live near me or learn alongside me
I wouldn’t mind because they should be treated the same as anyone else
I don’t understand how it would make you uncomfortable
They would be a distraction to me and other pupils and would not fit in and not make friends
I have a friend with autism and it doesn't bother me
In school it could make learning difficult with distractions
I don’t find a problem being around people who have autism
I don’t think I would know how to treat them without feeling condescending or making them feel unwelcome/different
I am of the view that everyone has a place in society and we should accept people who may be different
People with Autism deserve a place in society, they're human beings with rights, interests and dreams. If someone has a problem with someone with Autism that's their issue/problem they need to work on
I would feel comfortable in both circumstances as I feel that those with autism our no different from anybody else. We are all human beings
I volunteer at a local youth club for children with special needs (happy faces NI) and also my mum works in a camphill with adults with Autism so Id be very comfortable
I would not mind if someone in my area or school had Autism as I would not treat them differently and would accept them
I have known people with autism and often they are misunderstood or scoffed at by many people as they don't know what the condition is and sometimes think that the person is being cheeky/rude when it is in fact the condition, I would try to befriend them and be someone they could talk to
Other than having to account for certain things, interacting with people who have Autism is very similar to interacting with someone without it
Because I wouldn't mind socialising with them as I have a lot of experience with autistic and people with special needs and I feel they should be treated just like any other person
Sometimes autism causes the sufferer to become violent and generally disruptive. This would annoy me is someone who was like this was disrupting my lessons.
It would not make me feel any different as to me they are just another person
Its just like anyone else moving next door and you can learn stuff from them in school
I wouldn’t understand why anyone would have a problem if they lived beside a child with Autism and I see everyone as an equal even if they have a form of disability they should not be judged or treated any differently from anyone else
It just doesn’t bother me. I know it isn't necessarily their fault that they're behaving that way but it doesn't ### okay to treat them differently
My sister has autism so I feel I am well educated about their condition and have no problems at all concerning them
I wouldn't mind whether they had it or not
I have limited experience dealing with autistic children
There is someone in my class in college with Autism actually there is two and I'm more than comfortable with them. It wouldn’t bother me in the slightest if someone who had Autism lived next door to me ### why should it? I have spent a large amount of time before with a relative with Autism I'm sure as hell it wouldn't be a bother
I am very tolerant to those with Autism and I feel they should not be discriminated against because of something that happened to them that they didn’t inflict on themselves. They should be treated and accepted as a person without disability
I judge people based on their personality, not on any medical conditions or religion/ethnicity. I would accept living next to anyone
Well it depends how sever their Autism is
I would not mind as everyone should be treated the same no matter what way they are
It could be different types so it may not affect me
I think if they had the right support them I wouldn’t have a problem with anyone with Autism. I believe in everyone being treated equally and I wont treat someone with Autism any different
I would not feel harmed in any way I would just have to take more care in how I get along with the person with autism
Why would I feel uncomfortable around a person with Autism? There is no reason to feel uncomfortable they are just people who struggle with certain things and I would not feel uncomfortable around them due to that
It wouldn’t bother me if they had Autism as I wouldn’t class them as an 'autistic' person, I would class them as a normal person like me
They are just like me only they have a slight disability
It really doesn’t matter if there was a child with Autism I never hold prejudices against any person so would able to live and be able to be educated with someone no problem
I have no problem with someone moving next door but if they moved to my class they could slow down the class and obstruct the progress of people in the class
Why should I feel uncomfortable with someone else's child?
I wouldn't treat them any different to anyone else
I have been brought up helping my mum in ### school, we also take a boy for Respite each week who is autistic
If the child is younger than me id be fine with it but if its someone my age I could sometimes struggle with understanding how to handle situations
I have ASD so it just a fact of life if someone else has it
I wouldn’t mind at all cause at the end of the day everyone needs to be treated the same
it is not their fault and they cannot help the condition they have
I think that its not there fault that they were born with autism, therefore I am comfortable with people who have Autism
Don’t really understand what it is so therefore I don’t know how it would effect me or if it even would
For the child next door, it depends how their behaviour is, in terms of disturbance. For the person in a class, it would be fine because their peers can help them out
If someone moved into my class with autism I feel as though I would be unsure on how to react around them
It isn't their fault they have Autism and if you understand their condition and treat them as you would anyone else then there is no reason to feel uncomfortable
Sometimes it may be difficult to cope with having an autistic person in class if they act out or shout etc
I would be understanding of his/her condition
I have never conversed with someone who is autistic
Because I understand that everyone is different. Everyone has a right to equality. I grew up with two parents who had disabilities, one with cerebral palsy and the other convenical hips therefore I understand everyone should be treated the same, I myself wouldn't like someone discriminating against my parents
People with Autism are just like every one else except for the fact that their mental condition stops them from communicating effectively, and so they shouldn’t be treated differently
I live in a household with family who has autism I understand what their needs are and how to interact with them
If someone had it really bad it could be uncomfortable
It wouldn’t bother me if they did have Autism or not because I don’t like prejudging people on disabilities, religion ethnicity etc.
Someone with a mental condition shouldn’t be treated differently to someone without one
The person should be welcomed as we all should be treated equally
My younger brother has Asperger's so I don’t feel uncomfortable being around anyone that has it
I don’t really go out so it makes no difference to me. It depends how they act in class/school
It wouldn’t make a difference to me if a person had Autism or not
I can see no reason to exclude children or indeed adults with autism from mainstream education or society. I feel that we as a society should treat people with the condition as equals. This is the same for every person on the planet. We are all equals
They are not a threat to me and I am not prejudiced against people with Autism
Meaning that if they like to be on their own, They're obviously going to have a sense of independence
As I have nothing against people with autism, I can get along with them
I would feel comfortable because I have been around special need children before
It depends if they are hyper or disruptive
Everyone deserves to be made feel same no matter what is wrong with them
I know people with autism, you just have to be a little more patient and understanding, would not bother me if someone with autism moved next door or were in my class.
Every person is different and we should be supportive to others, respectful and kind
its not fair to judge people because of their difficulties
Someone with Autism would not bother me. We are all special in our own way
They also have rights and I would be very willing to become friends with them
I work with young children with disabilities and I have seen different severities of the syndrome so I would have an idea what to expect, I also don’t think of people any less if they have a disability
I know people with autism and I personally have nothing against people who suffer from disabilities of any form
People are no different to the rest of us no matter what's wrong with them
I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be. It may take a little time to get adjusted, but it wouldn't make me uncomfortable
While I understand that nothing is inherently wrong with autistic individuals, and do not believe that anyone should think there is, I know that depending on the severity of their condition some autistic people can be very difficult to interact with
They are a person like you and me, it just so happens they may have a slight health problem but it doesn’t mean that should be treated differently
My brother has autism, he is very smart and has a good sense of humour. I am used to his slightly different behaviour and so I am fully comfortable around anyone else with autism
I wouldn’t mind if they did or not because I believe I'm quite a nice person and I would try to make them feel welcome/comfortable
If they made a nuisance of themselves it could be difficult to concentrate
Do feel uncomfortable for those reasons would suggest that you believe some with Autism is lesser to you within society and I believe that to be inertly wrong
I don’t see why anyone would feel uncomfortable, they are people just like me and should not be treated with disrespect, just like everyone else
I wouldn't judge them or treat them differently.
Unless they were of a similar age to me, I wouldn’t really spend much time with them and if the child was of a similar age, I'd make an effort to make them feel welcome/happy. I know the struggles that autistic people face because my cousin is autistic, and so its important to look out for a neighbour-autistic or not
I am comfortable with a neighbour they are in their own home where as a student can effect my learning as well
If a child who had autism moved in next door had autism, it depends on the severity of the condition and if they also went to my school, it would depend on how they coped with their condition.
I don’t know a lot about the condition and I wouldn’t appreciate having someone
I wouldn’t mind if someone with autism moved in next door of if someone at college had autism
I try not to be offended just by someone's appear more or circumstance
the autism wouldn’t affect me and would kindly help
If a family moved in next door, I would not necessarily come into contact with the autistic person but if a person with Autism was in my class, I may be worried about how to act or what to say when around in fear I may worsen their condition or upset them
Have already had boy in my class and it was OK; autism was explained to us by teacher
A child with autism doesn't effect what I think of them if they moved next door. I would still try to talk to them, I'd still feel sorry for them also.
I do not see a problem with children with autism as my friends sister has it
Had a young person in my class with autism and it didn’t bother me
It doesn’t matter to me and they should have the same chance as me
I wouldn’t judge someone based on weather they had autism or not
It would not matter to me. They have as much right to be there as I do, and I would see them as no different from the rest of society
it does not make a difference, that person is a human and is equal
I cant see why you would be uncomfortable with Autism as the person cannot change their condition and it is as who should adjust your opinions
It doesn't make people any different to me were all the same no matter what.
A child with Autism living next door would not affect me in any way, however if a person in my class had Autism, I think it would be difficult as they would need extra help. If it affected their education then maybe they could go to a different school (for their special needs)
It wouldn’t bother me, I would just treat them the way I would treat anyone else
They are just like everyone else just they have their own quirks
Depending on how bad a persons Autism is it may be a distraction to learning
I don’t have any problems or don’t see how it would be a problem if someone with Autism moved next door or came into my class
I would be comfortable with both situations as I understand the struggle they may have with new things and social interaction as I personally know someone with Autism
in my eyes a person with autism is the same as any other person and so it wouldn't bother me if I had to live next door to someone with autism
They live in their own little world, and can overreact at anytime. Eg my mum works in a school with autistic children who randomly started hitting her
It wouldn’t bother me that someone had Autism and where to move next door or be in my class
I would find it comfortable if they moved in next door because I probably wouldn’t talk to them any way. I would feel uncomfortable in class as I feel that their behaviour would be distracting and I personally feel that they should be put in a special school
I have a cousin who is autistic, shes 17 and has learning disabilities she attends a special school. My best friends brother is autistic but incredibly smart. Therefore Ive been made comfortable with the different types of Autism within my family community and through volunteer work
Child next door probably wouldn’t have much interaction with its neighbours. Student my disrupt other students - depends on their circumstances
Its not the persons fault that they have Autism so you have just to be patient. This maybe because they find it harder to learn something you find easier to learn
I wouldn't mind having a neighbour with autism but if someone in my class has really bad autism then it could affect the learning of everyone else as they might need lots of help and attention
I don’t care if people are different, I try to get along with everyone
They didn't choose to have autism so I don't see why I'd be rude and pass judgement on them, they are still a person with feelings
I believe all people should be treated equally and I would like to think if this question was posed tat them about me, they would feel the same way
I would feel comfortable with someone next door as they wouldn’t affect me bit with someone in my class I may be codeine distracted a feel need to help them or speaker spending less time with other pupils
Because I have a cousin with autism I am comfortable with the condition regardless of who has it
I know a person with autism so it wouldn't affect me. I don’t care if someone has a disability I'll treat them the same as I would treat anyone else
Depending on how sever the person who suffers from autism is they could be a disruption to the class and should maybe be in an environment more suited for them
People with Autism should be treated like everyone else and people shouldn’t define them by their Autism
Everyone has the right to live where they want and everyone is entitled to an education
I've experienced the problems autism has with family and friends and I feel like I am able to deal with them confidentiality
There is no reason to feel uncomfortable around someone with autism
It would be harder to adapt to the behavioural differences of them but it would have no effect on me and the way I would treat/react to them
I believe that not all people with autism may necessarily have it because people can easily get diagnosed by doctors without actually having all real symptoms. Therefore it depends for me because if the young person actually had autism I would feel comfortable but if they actually didn't, I wouldn't feel that comfortable around them
I know how to work with autism children, due to my little brother
I honestly do not think it matters if someone you know has autism because they are still a normal person and effect you negatively in any way
I would try and embrace and welcome anyone who has Autism. Why should they feel like an outsider because of their condition
I would be comfortable and would help any challenge the young person abilities
People with Autism are just like everyone else except they need a bit more help with something's. Why should people have a problem if an autistic person was in their school or lived next to them? They should be treated the same as everyone else!
I don’t see an autistic child should be an issue for myself, I would be more than happy to befriend them.
I volunteer at a youth club and a girl there has Autism and so I know what to expect
It shouldn’t make me feel uncomfortable as there is nothing wrong with somebody having Autism
I have a neighbour who has autism and a fellow pupil in my class also has autism. I don’t believe that a person with autism should be treated with prejudice, their autism does not change how I view them as a person
Ive met autistic people who are absolutely lovely, and others who are just plain odd and nasty, as well as aggressive. So it would depend on what the child was like he/she would be treated like any other and not given the special treatment many see they are entitled too
It wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. A persons a person no matter their abilities or disabilities
I would be comfortable with these situations, because I know it would not make a difference to my life and also it is good to have different types of people in your life
I would not care if someone moved in or joined the class
Would have someone who understands me an I would understand them
Everyone should be treated the same way no matter there difference
I feel that if not their fault they have autism so they should be made welcome and get help if needed
Because there is nothing wrong with people with autism
I don’t really socialise with neighbours so they wouldn’t affect me. However I have never been told how to deal with someone who has autism and being in a close environment would make me uncomfortable
They need education and help just like me - (Equal rights)
Even if someone has autism, there still a person and deserve to be treated with the same respect as everyone else.
I don’t see any reason to feel uncomfortable
If it was a neighbour, it would depend how much I spoke to them and how well I got to know them; In school I am comfortable as I already have someone in my year who has autism
I know that from having a friend with mild Autism that there is nothing untoward about them. My friend is also extremely intelligent which is great in class and if I were to get complimented by them I could be very good
it really doesn’t matter to me whatever a person has autism or not
In a class if they continually disrupt a class it will affect my learning and therefore affect my grades
Because I have friends and family who have autism
I have no problem with anyone whether they are disabled or not
I think they are an equal member of society and although they may need extra help their presence is still valid
I would be comfortable with anyone who had a disability
I don’t think anymore should feel uncomfortable about someone with autism, their minds just work differently; there is a boy in my class who is mildly autistic Thought I’ll admit, he is something's distracts the class with the comments he comes out with, but hes just like any other pupil and hes really smart.
Because I have never met someone with autism
I do not know how I would feel as I have never had anyone who is autistic in my class
I have it. My best friend has it and my siblings have it. To me, its normal
I shouldn’t make a difference everyone should be treated the same.
I am around autistic children so it is normal for me to cope with the things autistic children do
The reason I would feel comfortable would be simply to the fact that they are the exact same as us except they need a little extra help therefore I do not understand why people bully them
I wouldn’t be affected if an autistic child moved in next door as it is a natural disorder, and can be controlled in certain areas
I believe that people with Autism are still capable of having full, interesting personalities and features and that Autism can prevent people seeing them for who they really are
I wouldn’t mind because I haven't given it much thought ever, they would just be treated as normal in my mind
No, because as long as they are getting the help they need there is no need to be uncomfortable around someone with any disability
I feel we should accept people for who they are and it is unfair to pass judgement without getting to know someone
As long as I didn’t have to look after the child as I think sometimes it can be quite awkward around them even thought I don’t mean it to be
to discourage the well being of any human being is a crime in its self
If they were constantly being distracting or annoying; I would be uncomfortable
it wouldn’t make any difference to me if someone with autism moved beside me or was in my class
I understand it is not out of choice and am will to try and help
It doesn’t make a difference. They are still people and have the same rights as everyone else
They are still a person and should be treated no differently than someone without autism
I have already had experience in primary school of being in a class with an autistic child
it simply would not bother me everyone is equal
I would try and become a friend or if they are younger ty and help the parents with anything they may need. I have a classmate that has autism but he is fine. He can be weird sometimes, but to be honest you don’t notice, so I would try and become their friend if the allowed me
If the child was effecting my education by disrupting class it would make me uncomfortable, but it all depends on the level of the disorder
I have personal experience with both of the questions as I have people who were in my class who have it and I have people who live next door to me that have it.
I have a friend in my class in school and I don’t treat him any different to others
It is not that persons fault they have autism so they should not be treated differently
Every case is different it would depend on the severity of the autism
Everyone is the same, even though they may have a disability they shouldn’t feel unwelcome and I feel they should be accepted as they were like anybody else.
Autistic people are interesting and usually very clever. I have no problem with others and can adapt to their own situation
Don’t know how to treat a classmate with Autism
They are no different just need a bit of extra support
A child who moves in next door who has autism may react negatively to moving and want to even leave. Autism in school, you have to make to make the first attempt to talk and I would
As a relation of mine has autism I feel I could help my neighbours. I don’t/prefer long periods of time with people that hate Autism because I feel like I judge them then I don’t
I wouldn’t feel any different about the person as at the end of the day they are just a normal person and should still be treated the way I treat anyone else. Respect etc.
I wouldn’t judge someone because they are different
I wouldn’t have an issue if somebody autistic was around there is no problem with it
I do not mind being near people who have Autism but if they disrupted a classroom environment then that would hinder everyone present (it is not because they have Autism but because they may be disruptive, I would be concerned if anyone was disruptive Autism or not)
I would feel like I could upset them in some way and feel I wouldn’t know what to say when talking to them
People with autism are still normal people so they should get the same respect and be treated the same as people who do not have autism
I don't believe it would benefit me in a negative way
I don't really care, I don’t nessarily have to talk to them
It wouldn’t bother me as I would treat them the same as everyone else
I would learn how to deal with them and understand their different needs
A disability should not effect your judgement on a persons personality or character
Just because a child has autism doesn't mean their a bad or difficult person
I don’t have a problem with people with Autism or their families and if possible help the family. I am part of a local charity which supports and helps people with Autism and their families
I have been around someone with autism so I am used to their behaviour. I also do not feel that someone with autism is different from myself other than needing a little more help
A person is a person no matter what the problem is
I know what it is like to have peers in your class who are autistic and how hard it is as a full able student to handle the situation
Have autism myself allows me to understand the way he/she fields and we would be able to connect with them.
I believe children with special needs should be treated equally to other children. However, disruption in class is unfair to both the child and other students
They are individuals and should be treated with respect and the same as everyone else
I would not treat a neighbour any differently because of their condition
I wouldn't mind if someone with autism moved beside me or joined my class as I have family members with autism or different disabilities so I am used to it
I don’t know anyone with autism so therefore don’t know how Id react
Comfortable because they have done nothing against me and it's not their fault they have autism
In school everybody is different and therefore wouldn’t bother me. At home it depends on how the child's family cope
I don’t mind because everyone should be treated the same, also a friend of mine has autism and he is so friendly
No matter what people are you should accept them for the way they are as no body is perfect
I don’t believe it is a problem, they are just as welcome to the class as anyone else is
Not sure about how to deal with their mental illness
It would depend on the level of interaction
If a child with autism moved in next door, I wouldn’t mind because they just wouldn’t annoy me. It depends if a child with Autism was in my class in school, because it would depend on if they are disruptive or not.
Autism isn't something a person can control, it doesn't reduce a persons worth in any way
It doesn’t make them any different from me, who am I to judge
If they were noisy and disruptive that would cause problems
Because I know that they are people who aren't any different and just need a bit of help
It does not make them different from anyone else
I don’t know because I have never met someone with Autism but I would treat them with respect even if I had concerns
I don’t see how I could be uncomfortable. My neighbour has Autism as well as a relative of mine and I enjoy their company as they have a different view of the world. Also I don’t believe them to have a drastic uncomfortable input into my life
Its not their fault they have the disease and if I had Autism I wouldn’t like to be treated differently because of it
I don't feel it would make a difference as they are still a normal person
People with autism shouldn't be stigmatised
Wouldn’t make much of a difference to me as long as they didn’t cause bother
If a autistic pupil was in my class I would fear I would as a class have to move at a slower pace that is just too slow for me
It would bother me because its not fault they cant help that they have it
I don’t have a problem with children/young people who have autism. It is part of who they are and they cant do nothing about it, so there's no reason for me to judge them
I feel everyone should be included in activities and no one should be left out or discriminated against
They aren't that different they just struggle with certain aspects
Well I wouldn’t feel intimidated or uncomfortable by them moving next door or working in my class as they are the same as everyone else ad are entitled to have the same opportunities as everyone else
If a young person has Autism it wouldn't affect the way I feel being around them
I usually feel uncomfortable around people with mental conditions because I don’t know what to do or say
Once you have distinguished they have Autism you should treat them differently, taking time to talk to them and helping them best you can
I would treat them like everyone else and try to help if they needed it
They still deserve the same as everyone else
I would feel comfortable because I have know what it is like from a young age to grow up with children who have disabilities. I have also worked with them in school
Their condition would neither affect my life nor help create my first thoughts towards them. Once I got to know them I would then have an opinion
Doesn't really matter if they have autism, I would be nice to them and treat them like anyone else
I don’t mind disabilities, I consider them to be irrelevant if someone is a nice person
It doesn't bother me at all if someone has autism because they will still be a good person and doesn't make them any less of a person
They have the right to live in the house next door or be in the same class
I wouldn’t mind if that family moved next door, however, I'm not the only individual on my estate, others may have a problem and it depends upon the family on whether or not they can deal with other peoples possible stance. If someone with Autism was in my school, in my class, it doesn't affect me, that person, if they can, are entitled to everything I am, that includes the right to an education
Autism is not something to be ashamed of and there is no need for anyone to feel uncomfortable around a person who is just trying their best to fit in
I would not be sure how to approach them or if they would want me to approach them
I make no difference to people with different disabilities, I know two people with autism and know that the person should be treated no differently to everyone else
Don’t believe a disability should create awkwardness between people
Well if this person with Autism was constantly making a lot of noise next door, or annoying me in class I wouldn’t be to comfortable with it
Each individual is unique many can cope with it and many learn to cope with it
Because I see them as equal as I am it isn't their fault
Everyone deserves to be treated equally as individuals, all deserve respect
My younger sister has downs syndrome and we have many family friends who have autism. I am also a volunteer with special Olympics Ireland and the local special Olympics club. I meet and spend time with people with a wide range of disabilities regularly. I do not see them or treat them any differently to people without a disability. I feel pretty comfortable.
I'm comfortable with it because I do not discriminate against people
It doesn't bother me if people have autism everyone is still human
I would be comfortable as I would have no problem with anybody with autism
It wouldn't bother me at all. I cant think of reason that would bother anyone
With them moving next door, it would be fine because you are with your parents etc so it would be as awkward or uncomfortable if you seen them or talked to them but in school you may have to talk to them one on one which would be awkward as you don’t know which way to approach them.
A child/young person with autism wouldn't make me feel uncomfortable in my own home
I'm not sure why I would be uncomfortable with it. Just because a person has autism it does not mean they should be treated differently to someone who does not have autism
They shouldn’t be judged or treated differently
People with illnesses should be treated differently compared to someone normal. In my school, we have a unit for people and normal people interact with them during break and lunch
I have someone in my class at the minute
It would not particularly affect me, so I have no reason to feel uncomfortable
I don’t single anyone out currently and I don’t think I would treat autistic child any different
I am comfortable with autistic people however it would be hard for the entire class to do well if they are struggling and holding back the class
I have Asperger's syndrome myself so I might understand them slightly better
They are no different to myself. They just have an illness and they should be treated fairly. So how could I have a problem if they moved next door or whatever
I do not have any negative feelings towards someone with autism
As I said I'm not here to judge anyone, if I can help someone in anyway then I would do my best
In my schools and neighbourhoods there has been autistic children
I would have no problem with a family moving next door to me with a child who had autism and I would have no problem with a young person with autism in my class at school college
If they had bad Autism in an school environment, I feel they should be transferred to a special needs school with the correct curriculum and facilities to accommodate them
I wouldn’t mind if someone moved in beside me who had autism. As they're child wound understand if they are doing wrong so they don’t mean any harm.
Mental conditions aren't the fault of those who have them, so discriminating against someone with autism isnt fair/right
If we get on with each other it would be no problem
I would be totally accepting of it as they can't help that they have a disability and at the end of the say they're still people the same as us
I take people as they are I'm not perfect myself so I cant judge others everyone is entitled to be happy and others shouldn’t stop that
I would be comfortable as I am not prejudice and would hope to make them feel welcome and maybe even help out in anyway I could
I have no problem against people who have Autism
It wouldn’t make any difference cause my neighbour has autism
Life with autism is always difficult so the family/person needs support and understanding and so I feel comfortable with doing that for them
Autism is a condition which I feel I would be comfortable with as autistic people just need to be accepted into the community just like everyone else. After getting to know they are friendly smart people who become loyal friends
If they're nice people and are friendly then that’s all that matters
I think that although it could cause issues, it is important to realise that they are people too, and it is our duty as citizens to care for and help people with difficulties
I would feel comfortable because people with autism shout be feared as they do not mean any harm
Them having autism should not affect me living my life
From a personal point of view, it shouldn’t and doesn’t matter to me if somebody has Autism, after all, we are all human and I don’t see it as a ### having Autism is a just reason for prejudice against them
I am friendly with people who have autism. I see no problem with being autistic and would not discriminate against anyone with or without that
If a family with an autistic child moved in next door, I would understand it must be difficult for them at times. I would be accepting towards an autistic person in my class, as I have experienced being in a class with an autistic person before
It would not effect me I would just treat them as an individual like treat everyone else
I don't have a problem with autistic children but if it began to affect my studies I wouldn't be comfortable
We shouldn't treat them any differently to anyone else it might mean we may have to act/communicate slightly differently but it is still possible to get alone with them
They cannot help it and it is not their fault
My brother has a condition similar to autism
They are different and that is okay, they do not deserve to be treated as less than anyone or by anyone. They are entitled to live their life like I am
Things like that shouldn’t matter. I really don’t care about anyone's background or 'flaws'. It shouldn’t matter
Brief communication with an autistic neighbour now and again would be easy, however a pupil in your class may be harder to talk to as their shyness might make day to day communication harder
I think autism defines a person. I wouldn’t segregate someone just because of autism
I have been around people with autism before and do not judge others on their disabilities
It shouldn’t matter they are an individual. No two individuals are the same. They shouldn’t be shamed on this
Doesn’t really change a person if they are disabled or not, who cares?
Because my mother has raised me to respect everyone and have good manners
These cant help being the way they are so it doesn’t annoy me personally
Wouldn’t make a difference to me whether they had Autism or not
Treat them the same as you treat everybody else
It wouldn't bother me and I have had experience with both pupils in primary and secondary education
There are the same as you or me but need extra help
I have no problem with it as they can not help it
There is no reason for someone whos brain works in a slightly different way to make me uncomfortable
It would depend how I could interact with them. I would say
I don’t think it would matter if he/she had Autism as long as they were a nice person
My opinion in this is any kid/adult with any disability should be treated and loved. Its just a thing that makes them with a disability more special
They are still human it will not make a difference
They are just like me only need a bit of extra help and support and a person with patience
My only reservation about a family with, child with Autism moving in next door would be the potential for the child making lots of noise at night, but otherwise I would be totally comfortable
I have autism so I understand what that child or young person goes though everyday. So I wouldn't mind
I do not know how I would feel, I cannot see into the future
I accept all people regardless of disability
Everyone should be treated equal and fairly, the disability shouldn’t define them or others views on them
It isnt their fault that they have Autism they shouldn’t be restricted to where they live. If they however disrupting my learning in school, It wouldn’t good, but if not I wouldn’t have a problem
Nobody has the right to judge others and its not their fault they have Autism
Some children with Autism can be unpredictable and if not taken care properly can be a danger to others or themselves
I don’t see how people could be uncomfortable with the person because its not their fault they have it.
Because god created everyone in their own special unique way and he ### for everyone to be treated equally and that personal will still have that ### skills and talents
Yes because I look after a young boy in my work placement with Autism, I explain things to him if hes finding something difficult but other than that I treat like everybody else and with respect because why should he be made to feel different?
If a family had a child with autism and moved in next door it most likely would not effect me however id be happy to help if the condition presented a problem to the family or may ###; I would feel the same way if a pupil in my class had autism
I would feel comfortable as its not a big deal and would decimation against the person
Sometimes it is difficult to know the best way to communicate and help them. You often don’t know if they want you to communicate at all
I would feel comfortable as its not their fault they have Autism, I would just do anything they needed help with
if it is going to affect the things I am allowed to do in my school/hone then I would be uncomfortable but I don’t really care, who moves in
Because there all human and they cant help themselves if they have autism
In class they would usually have a helper next door it would take time to adjust
I don't believe that people should be treated differently because they have a disability
As long as they were a nice person I wouldn’t mind
I would feel totally comfortable with both situations because I have a good understanding of them and would like them to feel as comfortable as possible
As a peer mentor at my school I am responsible for a child whom has Autism therefore I am comfortable around people who suffer from it
I wouldn’t feel uncomfortable because no one can help it if they have Autism. However the boy in my year who has Autism is given special above and beyond what is required and is given unbelievable special treatment in school. I nor anyone else even like him because of his shameless exploitation of the special treatment. It would help everyone including him if he were treated more like a normal human. I feel as if I automatically have to like him just because he is autistic, and this makes me feel uncomfortable around him, which makes me wary of others with Autism
Family next door They're perfectly normal wont affect me. I have no prejudice towards someone who has done nothing wrong. Young person in school - If they need extra help it would be more suitable and cost effective to have them in a school together with people like them
I don’t know and have never met any one with autism so I would have no idea what it would be like
It depends on how extreme their Autism is, if very extreme they may not get the same chance to learn as the rest of the pupils
They have a right to live life the same as anyone else and I would try to understand about their condition or what there going through
Why would it bother me its not the persons fault they have it and whatever quirks or outburst are not their fault
If someone moved in next door, I would feel comfortable as the parents/carer know how to deal with it. But it would depend in college as there may not be someone who could handle it properly
They shouldn’t and I wouldn’t treat them with any disrespect
I don’t feel it is right to judge or dislike someone who has a disability. They are still a human being, I don’t see shy I would feel at all uncomfortable in this situation
I don’t see any problem with someone with a mental disability being around me
I don’t mind at all in no way should an autistic person negatively affect or make someone feel uncomfortable they just might need extra help/assistance and I'm okay with that
It is not their fault that they have autism therefore it is not a problem if they moved in or were in the same class. I have no place to say anything about their condition
it would depend on their behaviour and if they were a danger to themselves or others
Autism doesn't make me feel uncomfortable
I had a young person with Autism in my class at school for five years and we learnt to adjust to hs needs and actions so I feel I am accustomed to certain Autism cases
I feel everyone is equal no matter what and just because they may have a disability does not make them any less important than me or anyone else
If it was very sever Autism, you might have your classes interrupted constantly. The child may also be bullied
Someone with Autism is no different from someone who hasn’t got Autism
It doesn't matter to me, I have my own life and my own concerns
I think we should try and accept all people regardless of their background or disabilities
So what if someone has Autism, that doesn’t affect my life if anything Id feel for that person who doesn’t get to live the full life that I get to live
I accept all people regardless of disability, age, race, religion etc
If the child has severe Autism it could have bad mental problems, and could be dangerous. At school if a young person had Autism, but was not dangerous, I wouldn’t have a problem
I've never really met a child with autism so I'm unsure how I would react/feel
My younger siblings have Autism, I volunteer at an autistic youth club and help mind two autistic boys so I am more than comfortable with Autism. It doesn’t make them less of a person so I don’t see shy anyone wouldn’t like to live near them
They are still a human and should be treated fairly
Id feel comfortable because I have been brought up knowing that everyone is equal
I do not judge people based on their condition and I think it is important to accept everyone despite their illness
Because it's none of my business if they have autism, it only matters about the person themselves
I grew up around children with autism and my mum has worked with people with autism so I have no issues or problems or fears with autistic people
I wouldn’t be sure how to react as it would be a new and strange situation for me
I am used to my cousin and neighbours behaviours
It doesn't bother me as they are no different from anyone else, they can't help it if they have autism
Were I use to work and also were I volunteer we work with autistic kid especially and I haven't got a problem with them. They can be so lovely, happy children
It depends on the support they get from the school/college. I don’t mind
I like helping people so it would give me a chance to get out that person
I would be comfortable if they moved next door so I knew the child on a personal level and be able to develop a friendship while it would depend if they were in my class because if they were disruptive it may affect my ability to concentrate in class
It doesn’t bother me as I am not going to judge someone because they have Autism
I would like that as I could make friends with them and help them. They might go to my school
We have a person in our school with this and at break and lunch time he sits in the middle of the common room listening to music and not saying a word he brings a lot of negativity to the place
I don't have a lot of experience interacting with people who are autistic so I don't know how I would deal with it
I do not mind if a child who as Autism lives beside me or in my class at school
It depends because I wouldn't know how bad their autism was
If someone had a child with Autism and they became my neighbour I would go out of my way to make them comfortable and happy. The same would go for someone in my class. I would not make them uncomfortable or feel unwelcome
I am the eldest child in my family with a disabled sister already. When people see a person with a disability, they fail to recognise the individual. When I see an autistic person, I don’t care they are a person in their own right and I respect them as such to have the same opportunities as everyone else is entitled too.
Nobody is different even if they have a disability
They are people are everyone is human no matter what we have human rights
I would have no problem living close to someone with Autism
My Brother has autism so I know that problems they have
It depends on how bad their condition is, it could make you feel scared if you do something wrong when looking after them
I wouldn’t care if someone with Autism lived beside me or was in my class because it would not affect me in any way
I have nothing against people with autism
I would be comfortable because they wouldn't be any harder/easier to be friends with
I personally treat everyone I meet the same, regardless of disability, race, religion etc
I don’t care wrong with anyone that a dumb question !
As my brother has autism, I don't really see it as a troublesome quality. I know how to act with some with autism. They are no different, they have are just more sensitive to stressors
I really don’t know how bad the condition is
There is no reason for me to feel uncomfortable
I would feel comfortable as long as there would be nothing that would effect my home or studies.
It doesn’t matter what problems or illnesses someone may have, I would feel comfortable. Everyone is different in their own way
Just because a child with autism is around me doesn't mean I will be in any way discomforted as it has no real effect on my behaviour
I believe they need more attention which might be able to be giving to them in a normal classroom
Anyone with Autism belongs in the community and school and there should be no different made
A persons learning difficulty should not affect me, especially if I'm not living with them
I already have a classmate with Autism and I understand to give him his space when needed yet to be supportive and ensure he is not excluded when he does feel like joining in group activities
They are still people so should be allowed to live where they want
I know what it's like to know someone who is autistic, so I feel comfortable towards helping them in school etc
If they were constantly acting up it would get on my nerves but I would be able to tolerate it mostly
They are just a person, there would be no reason to be uncomfortable
they have the same rights as me and you cant do anything about it
I know people with Autism and they aren't much different to anyone else and as long as you are aware of how to speak to them in a manner in which they are comfortable with its fine
They may need extra help etc but they are still a person like you or me so I don’t know why they should be treated differently. Most of us have our own problems anyway and everyone deserves to be treated equally.
Being new someone with Autism would don't make me feel uncomfortable because I can understand their condition and would want to make them feel welcome and help them with things they may have difficulty with
Because Autism is not a disease you cant catch it you are born with it
Every human being has the right to be taught a education
I have no problem because my parents are deaf
Autism can be an overlooked issue. Why should it bother anyone? We are all unique
It should not matter if they have autism or not
It depends how the child behaved (loud, disruptive)
If they are not treated normally they can't get better
It doesn't matter what's wrong with someone they are still a person and I would just treat them normal
They are still human and shouldn't get treated any different
Autism is an illness that the person cannot help so they should not be treated any differently socially therefore I would feel perfectly fine to have someone with autism as a neighbour in my class
I would be comfortable with it because they can't communicate well and I would like to be able to help them
People with Autism have the same rights as other people. I would be disgusted if someone had a problem with an autistic child for no reason. Autistic children can be some of the friendliest and loyal people and they 100% shouldn’t be discriminated against in society
it would not bother me they are normal just like me but unfortunately they have a disability which makes them look different they stall are an individual in the community
I am understanding of people with autism having lived in a household with someone autistic
If it were to affect me in a negative way I would not be comfortable with it. (eg disruption my life, learning, a class, etc.
Everyone deserves it be treated equally having the same opportunities
I treat everybody the same no matter what
It depends on how severe their Autism is and whether or not they have behavioural issues. I may feel a bit wary and be worried on how to treat them
it would depend on the severity of their autism as some can require more one to one attention
If moved in next door, I wouldn’t see or be in contact with them all the time. If went to my school, see them most of the time, wouldn’t know how they would react to some situations
Don’t really notice or care if someone has a disability because they usually still act similar to me and prefer for others to act normal around them
The class may be disrupted by the behaviour of the person
I would just think they are a normal person
It should not matter if someone has autism, they should be treated equally as others are
My reason for this answer is because I believe everybody no matter their possession of mental or physical disabilities, is equal and should receive the same opportunities as others. I would give them the same respect and offers of friendships
I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t feel comfortable around someone with Autism. They deserve the same respect and equality as somebody who does not ### Autism
They are still the same as us and deserve to be treated equally
I would be welcoming because I feel that we should treat others the same as how we would like to be treated
People with autism don't pose a risk to society so there is no need to be uncomfortable
I have no difficulty in communicating of helping anyone with autism or any one in society either with a disability or not I respect anyone who respects me as a person
In principle I would be completely comfortable however if their levels of autism was severe and it caused tantrums I would be helpless and would have no idea what to do
I feel a person with Autism should be viewed under the same light as any other healthy young person and should not be a victim of prejudice due to their condition
I wouldn’t mind because they wouldn't bother me. Just because they have been 'labelled' doesn’t mean they aren't human
It wouldn't bother me in the slightest as they have just as much right to live and attend a school as I do
I would not mind having a neighbour with Autism at home but they may not fit into a class at mainstream school
I would treat them the same as everyone is treated
It doesn't what a person has but who they are
It wouldn’t really make a difference to me and the way I get ### with life
I don’t see how this section needs to be addressed at all. They're no different to any other child, if anything, probably more talented and insightful than unchallenged children
I would be comfortable with a family with a child with Autism moving in next door and it would depend if a person with Autism was in my class as it would depend on the amount of assistance so there is an equal ratio or student-teacher learning time. If the person needed assistance which didn't affect my class and learning time then I would be comfortable with this
I might be jealous of the extra help they get at school
It would not bother me if a child with autism moved in next door, however if there was someone with autism in my class I would be worried that they may disrupt the class
Makes no difference if they have autism or not, it's not my place to judge - they are still human
I don’t feel that it would affect my life that much because they are people too and should be treated in the same way as others
I don’t have a problem with it but if in my class they may affect my learning also as well as the rest of the class which would be a problem
I would be comfortable if a child with Autism moved in next door because I don’t feel it would interfere with my life in any way. However, if a person with Autism was in my class. I would worry that they could interfere with my school work/learning
We all have the potential to fall ill if I catch a cold or another illness people do not treat me any differently. Why therefore should I Judge someone because of an illness
They are still human they just need a little bit more extra support
I wouldn’t have a problem as my best friend has a family member with Autism and there's never any problems affecting neighbours and he's a great boy
Why judge someone on something they can't help
Depends on what type of fault is they have or how it effects them
It would not affect me and if it did I would be understanding of their situation
They should be treated as individuals just like me
I don’t think either of the statements would bother me in any particular way. I don’t see why a person with autism would bother anybody, they are still people at the end of the day
It depends on how autism affects behaviour as anger could make people uncomfortable
I would feel comfortable because two members of my family have Autism and I have gotten used to their reactions from a young age
I would be comfortable with a child with autism next door as long as behaviour is not bad and does not cause problems in the neighbourhood. As well as that, I would be comfortable with someone with autism in my class as long as my ability to learn is not hindered
Why should they make me feel uncomfortable
Someone diagnosed with autism cannot help, having the condition and need support not to be made feel different and unwelcomed
I know people with autism. Its really not a big deal. Admittedly one needs to put more effort into socialising with someone with Autism, but its only right to do so
If a child with Autism moved next door I wouldn’t care, I would realise him as a human being like myself trying to get through life with her/his disability/needs, this also applies for him/her being in school
It depends if the child is noisy or wanted to play because I wouldn’t know how to act I'd be find as someone previously had it in my class
It does not matter to me if someone has autism
They are still normal people and aren't harmful so do not scare me
It doesn’t make a difference to me if someone is Autistic they are just a human like me
I don’t think peoples disability should effect others opinions of a person
Even if mentally deficient autistic child was there despite the notice it wouldn’t bother me
It would not effect me I would ### ### them comfortable. It would be harder for them to come into a community
Having autism wouldn’t affect my perception of an individual as it isn't their fault and they aren't doing any wrong. We have to respect their differences
It would really depend on the situation I met them in as first impressions matter
Just because the person has autism does not mean they are any less of a person. I would still befriend them like anyone else
I would feel comfortable in both situations as they do not affect you in any way and in many occasions are friendlier then others
They are a person and deserve to be treated the same way that I expect to be treated.
I believe autism suffers are normal people and are fully capable and deserving of living a normal life.
I have no prejudice and can get on with anyone. They're a person at the end of the day, not a freak of nature.
I would feel comfortable as I have known some people with autism my whole life and I understand their condition
I would understand what's wrong, so I wouldn’t react badly to it, and I'd understand how to treat them normally so they aren't left at or avoided in any way
Just a normal human so I would treat him/her the same.
I wouldn't discriminate against someone because they have a disability
It wouldn’t bother me, they are still a human being
I would feel uncomfortable if a child with autism moved in next door because I would not know how to act around them and what changes I should make to incorporate them into my life. I would feel comfortable if there was a young person with autism in my class as I would have the trust in members of staff to aid them if needed
It wouldn’t bother me everyone deserves to be treated fairly
I am very sociable so I would talk to anyone. It wouldn't bother me. Autistic people are no different than anyone else.
It doesn’t really matter bother me as I know people with autism and I still get along well with them.
Well it depends if the person was in my close friend circle or if the person was nice or mean
Same as everyone else won't have any negative effects on my life.
Because the person with autism is going to be treated just the same as anybody else.
My best friend from primary school and her brother both had autism and I never felt uncomfortable around them.
They are still an equal human being first like the rest of us so shouldn't be treated differently because they can't help.
If someone has a condition it doesn’t make me uncomfortable
Well it wouldn’t really affect my life any differently than if a non-autistic person moved next door or was in my class
I wouldn't mind and it may not affect me
The child is still a child but it just needs different things to help it
Having experienced someone with Autism in my class, I know that it can be quite disruptive sometimes when they get angry
I don’t know I just would be comfortable
With difficulty communicating, they'll probably stick to themselves and ignore me
Im just not sure I havent been in either of those situations
It depends on how extreme the autism is as they may need a lot of help and assistance
Just because they have autism doesn’t mean they should be treated differently or discriminated against
I've never had experience with anyone that has Autism, I feel it would depend on how severe the case of Autism was
I would have to get used to their way of going and know when they aren't ok.
If they brought the class behind I may feel slightly uncomfortable
It wouldn’t affect me in any way I wouldn’t treat them any differently. It may depend on their behaviour, but in the past I have got on well and had no problems with an autistic child
There is no harm in people with autism they're just different
I would make no difference in anyone no matter what
I would be completely comfortable if someone near me or in my school had Autism as I don’t care, it doesn’t affect how I feel about them or towards them. I wouldn’t act any differently
Depending on how Autism affects them. I would feel uncomfortable if they couldn’t control their emotions
It would depend how severe the Autism was, and whether said person with Autism can be dangerous to themselves or others
Everyone is perfect in my eyes. No matter what everyone should be given a chance.
I have been in both scenarios described before and have had no problems. I am quite close to numerous children/adults with autism, their capabilities vary, but I enjoy their company immensely, they have enriched my own and my families life and are a great asset to our community in N.I. They are very caring and intelligent
If a family who had a child with Autism moved in next door it wouldn’t bother me but if someone in my class had Autism I would feel slightly uncomfortable but would be willing to help
My neighbour already has a child with autism so I know what it's like. I said "it depends" for the second one because it depends on if we had been told how to make them feel comfortable and react if they do something we would find unordinary
With next door its fine as they cant really interrupt you a lot. But in work they at times can be distracting. I know this from experience for example during tests while you are trying to think they can shout, make distraction etc. I know this isn't their fault but is is still quite distracting
I have a couple of friends and neighbours with autism
I have had a person in my class with autism from first year to fifth year
I have no problem with an autistic person living beside me, but if they sit beside me in class it would be uncomfortable as they would be difficult to interact with
I am unaware of Autism and will not judge any person because of a disability
Someone with Autism should be treated equally, therefore it is wrong to judge
I have had no bad experiences with people with Autism
I don’t know I would react to someone in my class having autism as it is such a confined space and atmosphere to be in and I wouldn’t know how to assist them if they had a fit etc
I feel that everyone should be treated fairly and equally regardless if they have autism or not
They are no different to normal people, they just require extra attention and care occasionally. They have individual personalities just like we do and so deserve to be treated as equals
My mother is a teacher and has come in contact with many autistic children. I have therefore been in contact with many young children with Autism and I have no issues with them
If they were going to be very disruptive in class or at home I wouldn’t want them in my class or next door
I have college classmate who has autism. She is very friendly although quiet and slightly withdrawn. She is more than capable to do the course work I do and has high goals for the future. People with autism are just like everyone else and shouldn’t be treated any different
I would try to help and accept the person
I don’t think anyone should feel uncomfortable if they come face to face with someone with autism as it is a mental condition that is out of control of the sufferer. They are just people
Everyone's different. People with autism are the same as us, they should be treated equally
There is no point to feel uncomfortable when somebody with Autism are around you as they are people too
Having a learning disability does not define who that person is, they should be treated like everyone else
I wouldn’t feel uneasy if an autistic person moved in as I have a 2nd cousin with autism
They are still a person it shouldn’t matter what they have they still should be treated right
When you don’t know much about their condition. It might be a little off putting
I wouldn't consider them as being any different and if they ever needed help I wouldn't mind offering it
That persons disability does not affect me. The could be the most loving and caring individual. Disability should not affect how we see and treat others
If the person behaved strangely to me and reacted badly I would try to intergrade myself with them but still feel awkward.
There is nothing wrong with someone who has autism they simply need more help than other meaning there is no reason not to be comfortable with them
From the family- be a handy thing to learn about and if you could help then at any given point. In school- you wouldn’t know what way to be around them but to make them feel as comfortable as possible
I wouldn’t mind I believe everyone is different and has their own problems but they are still human at the end of the day, there's no need to feel uncomfortable
My mummy works with people with learning disabilities and she lets me visit her work at times
They are still people and I could learn a lot from them and learn to help them
1) It doesn’t bother me; 2) If they were holding the rest of the class it would frustrate me but if they weren’t it wouldn't bother me.
Everyone has a right to education or living arrangements
If a family with an autistic child moved next door I would be able to learn more about the illness and I would be comfortable with that. However unfortunately if an autistic child was in my class it might affect my learning, perhaps having a bad effect ton my own learning
It wouldn’t bother me everyone is different plus its not there fault they have Autism its an illness
People with autism should not be treated differently than those with out.
Its not someone's fault that they have autism, they were born with it.
Because I had person in my class with autism and I had no problems with him
I do not see why someone would be uncomfortable
It shouldn’t matter if someone has a disability or disorder, it is wrong to judge someone by their diagnosis and so I try to be accepting of all people regardless of their situation
It wouldn’t bother me If someone with autism moved in next door or was in my class
It wouldn’t affect me, autistic people are still the same as everyone else
Because I have experienced it one to one with my brother. I have also met lots of other kids with the same, at the groups he goes to
I would be fine with them living next door as it wont affect me but within a class they may cause disruption or hold others back
I wouldn’t mind ###, there still a person and so far as I'm concerned exactly the same as me
They are still human, just a little different in some ways. Id still treat them the same
I know people with Autism and I like them more than people without it
As long as I knew how to act to avoid causing the child or young person distress then I would fine with it. It wouldn’t be fair for me to discriminate them for their disability
Generally their personality and how they treat me. However I would take into consideration of their autism
I am familiar with meeting and communicating with people who have autism
I've been around people with Autism my whole life, as my cousin is mildly affected by the disease I have no problem talking to or making friends with people with Autism
People with autism aren't any less desirable to have around either as neighbours or classmates and I think any other opinion is a bit prejudiced and or biased
As a close relative of mine is autistic, I grew up with no prejudices regarding people with Autism
A relative of mine has autism so I am used to it but I wouldn’t mind even if I wasn’t used to it.
Someone with autism is just the same and valuable as anyone else. Only someone with severe prejudice would have any issues with this
It doesn’t matter if they have autism or not they are still the same as someone with autism
It would have no negative impact on my life
I don't think it really would affect me, so I wouldn't mind at all. Though I think its important for people to understand autism
Treat them the same as everyone else. They just have a problem but they are still humans and that should bother anyone
If someone else has autism and you don’t you cant imagine what its like for them they don’t need to be scared of them and to them. They need you to be attention and as helpful as you can be to make their school time / sometime as easy and agreeable as possible
If a family who had a child with autism moved next door I wouldn’t mind because the child might not bother. If they were in my class it depends because if they had strange behaviour it might be difficult to learn
If this person is in your class then they could hinder and sometimes be a distraction to others. There are varying forms of Autism but if they are not ### to much noise then it wouldn’t be a problem at all
I wouldn’t judge someone due to them having a disability, such as Autism. As I have learning and mental disabilities of my own and I wouldn’t want someone to judge me based on my illnesses. Also I find people who have Autism to be very enjoyable to be around
I wouldn’t have a problem. I think it is a natural thing that affects many people and I am and would be 100% comfortable
People with autism are not that different from other people, I don’t think it’s a big deal
People being different is no reason to be uncomfortable
I am a very equal person, and I would enjoy the experience of helping a child with Autism, and it would be new to me. I also really love children
There is a friend of mine at school with autism and we get along greatly
if a family who had a child with autism moved next door I would be ok because then my brother can have a friend just like them. If someone with autism was in my class I would be fine because I would be able to help them when needed.
I don't have an issue with anyone with autism
I wouldn't really care if I saw them struggle communicating with me I would try to help and be first to talk
They are still normal people, but due to experience with disabled people very serve autism discomforts me
I would view them just like any other person and try to engage with them just like with everyone else
Its not their fault that they have autism. They're still normal people and have the right to do everything a typical person does
Autism is an illness, it is nothing to be afraid of or disgusted by. A lot of people could have it that doesn't mean they should be treated differently
It wouldn’t bother me because I would see them as normal people
I would not discriminate against an autistic person and would try my best to get along with them however sometimes they may make you feel uncomfortable even if they don’t mean to
I'll be happy for them but I don’t want them to make noise
As I said I am friends with one and he lives in my neighbourhood so I don’t have any problems with that
Not really any of my business if someone has Autism, is it?
From my encounters with a person with Autism they were very nice and polite
Its fine like, I don’t see why a person with something that’s out of their control should annoy me
I don’t think a persons illness should effect my life, if anything it would have a good impact in making me appreciate what I have
I have no problem talking/working with people who have a mental illness
I would not mind I would try and help my neighbour and my friend
If a family who has a child with Autism rushed in the door it would depends if we would have any problems or if the child would cause them. However if young person with Autism was in my class at school I would make sure the person is safe and I would even learn from the person
It doesn't impact me if a child with autism moves next door but if someone with serious autism was in the same class as me, it could affect how me and the rest of the class is learning but if it wasn't a serious case of autism there would be no problem
I would probably help them out or become friends with them. Help them fit in
If there is a child with autism in my class, they might distract other people and disrupt the class but if a child moved in next door his/her family would be responsible and take care of the child
It doesn’t really matter if they have Autism they can also be a good person
Many people may have autism, however nobody should feel neglected if they are suffering with an illness.
Depending on how he behaves towards others including me might make me comfortable or uncomfortable with him
Because it's normal just because they have autism doesn’t mean people don’t have to feel different about them
I would be very comfortable if someone moved in next door or someone in my college that has autism and support them because we are all made in Gods image
I've grown up around my granny fostering people with all types of disabilities
What is the reason for feeling anything other than comfortable of difference. Five and ### count be more different but both are special and unique but difference and ### and difference is needed for a fruitful world
It depends on the fact if I have contact to him/her regularly or not
I would feel uncomfortable because I ### hard to communicate our relate to someone with Autism
I don’t have a problem with people with disabilities.
People with autism don't affect me a lot
Disabilities done define a person. My closest friends have it ### they are nicer than people seen as 'normal'
It wouldn’t bother me as they are still people and are often very nice
If a family who had a child with autism moved in next door. I mean I would just have to get used to it. If someone in my class had autism I would obviously understand that they need different treatment and help and I would be fine with that
I wouldn't mind a person with autism as it is not their fault they were born with this disability and that person or its family shouldn't be punished for that
I said don’t know because if don’t know what it is
As I mentioned before my friend has Asperger's syndrome and I get along very well, and it hardly comes between our relationship. My father works with people with Autism and downs syndrome and I've talked to autistic people a lot and don’t mind it. The situation might be different in a school environment but I think I will manage well with it
Another individuals illness wouldn’t affect me or cause discomfort to me
Having already known people with Autism I wouldn’t mind being in school or area with someone with Autism
I am comfortable around people who are socially different and am for equal rights
As long as there was no disruption in class/my area - same applies to somebody without autism.
I have no problem with a person/people with disability, one of my closest friends have Asperger's and he is a great guy, very funny and I would be comfortable with autistic people living beside me
Autism is nothing that bothers me as we all born the way we are and everyone is different
I fell comfortable with people autism or and illness disability.
I would feel comfortable as a person because the neighbourhood I live in is very welcoming and friendly
It's not their fault so no need to discriminate against them
A Person in your class. You would have to respect their choices and understand their situation no matter what a neighbour = You would not have to be as involved that it could make them uncomfortable
My brother has autism so it wouldn’t matter, we still accept anyone for who they are
I believe everyone should have the same opportunities or getting help when it comes to studding despite their disability
They are a person with difficulty at social ling but everyone has their own type of socialising maybe if you want if you can find out what type of socialising they have (through written language, or ICT skills) use it to your advantage to talk to them
I would be comfortable with someone with Autism living next door or being in my class as it wouldn’t really change very much around my life
I have a friend with autism and it doesn’t effect me at all
It would not bother me if I was to interact with a child with autism as I would treat them no differently than I would treat someone without autism
I believe everyone has the right to equality therefore being treated equally, like 'innocent until proven guilty'
A person with autism is still a person and deserves to be treated like a person
It doesn’t bother me, they can still be lovely people
I would be comfortable with this as everyone is equal it should be treated the same everyone should be given the same opportunities
I wouldn't feel upset or angry about someone with autism associating with me
People with autism doesn’t mean that they cant have friends or being discriminated
They wouldn’t affect me negatively in any way
If a autistic person moved next door it would depend if you were close with the family if not it wouldn’t impact much. If the person was in my class it would depend on the serious of the impact if had on the individual
It just wouldn't really affect me, who am I to judge them?
It depends how those people would be like. One of my friends does have it and it doesn’t matter for me
The person was born with a disability it shouldn’t affect how you view the person
I wouldn’t really care along as they are a nice person to be around there isn't any problems
it does net mater if the person had autism, you should just be nice towards them and make them feel welcome
It doesn’t matter if any one had it cause you should make them feel welcome and help them if they need help
I would have no reason to feel otherwise
It would not make a difference to me whether they had autism or not
My boyfriend has autism, so I am comfortable with it
A person with Autism is as much of a person as everyone else and believe they should be treated as how other children are treated at school our somewhere else (unless they need assistance with something, then that is still okay.
Wouldn’t ### as you can still treat them as normal person
I wouldn't exclude anyone no matter what's wrong with them
I don’t feel as though it would effect me personally if a neighbour or class mate had autism
I would be fine and comfortable with it as I don’t have anything against anyone. It wasn’t their choice to have autism, so I couldn’t say that I wouldn’t want them living next to me or around me at school
They should be treated normally but be helped when they need it
I have a young person at my school in my class and have not experience any difficulties
I would feel comfortable for both as the person didn’t choose to have autism so you couldn't treat them differently because of it
I don’t think it matters. We are all ###, their brains might work a little different. I see no reason to treat them differently unless it is to help them.
All if there was the coming and going of cars and buses etc. They would have a helper
There is no reason it should make me feel uncomfortable
It wouldn’t mean anything to me, he/she would still be a person to be nice to
I would love to help a person who has autism so I would feel comfortable
I do not mind people with Autism as we are all human beings and have a right to live and get a good education
Just because they have autism doesn’t mean they are normal
Everyone should be afforded the same opportunities and some people require extra help, this wont affect your personal learning. It shouldn’t matter if your neighbour is autistic or not
It wouldn’t affect me in a bad way as long as in school context it didn’t take the attention away from other children who want to learn
Because I think people should get the same treatment, to give them a chance and experience
I would consider someone with autism, just as equal as everyone else however I understand that they require some extra support and I would feel completely comfortable around someone with autism
I don't think anyone with autism or any disability should be treated any different and I would have a lot of time and patience for them
Someone with autism deserves the same respect as anyone else. It is not their fault and I would learn to deal with the way they in which they act
There's nothing wrong with people with autism
I wouldn’t care if they had autism or not
Wouldn’t bother me, I would treat them all the same, they are just human too
I don't have anything against them, so I don’t mind being around them
they are just the same as every other person
Just because they are bit different doesn't mean they should not be treated with respect.
IN THE CLASS IT COULD IMPACT ON MY LEARNING - AND AT MY HOUSE COULD HAVE DISTURBING BEHAVIOURS
I would feel comfortable because there is nothing to feel uncomfortable about
I would feel comfortable, it wouldn't bother me if a class mate or neighbour had autism. I would be willing to help them out and make sure they feel like they belong to a group of friends.
I have worked with autistic children a lot. I don't feel I am uncomfortable with someone because of their capabilities.
Because they are human, just like I am. The don't deserve to be treated any differently. They shouldn't be judged on their condition
it doesn't change them, we should help them socialise and help them feel comfortable
I would feel extremely comfortable as there is no need or reason for me to feel uncomfortable. Just because they have some sort of mental inability, it doesn't mean people should feel or act differently around them.
It would depend on how serious their autism was.
I don't feel it would alter my opinion of said person as everyone can't be the same and it is our jobs to change to accommodate these people
it would depend if they were loud or not and if they deserve to be there then they should be there
Peoplenwith autism are no different and we should respect others no matter what their conditions and treat them as we would like to be treated -
I would feel very comfortable in both situations as my younger brother (age 9) has autism so I am aware of what it entails.
i would see comfortable as it wouldn't affect me in anyway
I would do my best to show support for the family and help that person by trying to be their friend and be there for whatever they may need
Currently my next door neighbour has autism and I am completely comfortable with this as they are still a human being and i do not think it is right to be prejudice or to discriminate.
I would feel comfortable, as a persons disability does not define how I would treat them.
I would feel comfortable because at the end of the day they are like a normal person and you shouldn't judge them because they have autism
next door they could be rowdy - in school there is someone there to deal with them and other things to focus on
I have a friend who is autistic and i treat him just the same as all my other friends
because they are normal people who can be treated the same as everyone else
I already know three people with autism and feel comfortable around them so it would make no difference if they were to move next door etc
Because I'm a Christian and I love everyone, despite if they have autism or not.
Once you get to know them they're just like everyone else
I'd try my best to get along with them and respect them the same way I'd respect anyone
I don't believe having someone with autism close to you is at all a problem. I think that we shouldn't feel like they should be segregated just because they have a problem; we all have problems. Just because people with Autism are not good in social situa
I don't care if someone has any type of physical or mental disorder, it doesn't make them any less of a human being and they shouldn't be treated differently to the rest of us
I understand the condition and so find it easy to communicate and socialise with people with autism. I hold no prejudice and understand that they are no different from ourselves; their brain just works differently
It would not matter as it wouldn't affect me much
depending on if you know how to handle it
It won't effect my learning and there would always be someone there for special help to calm or help them
Id feel comfortable because it isn't their fault and they are just normal people
It wouldn't bother me and I would try and make them feel welcome.
if someone moved next door with a child with autism it would depend on what age the child was on weather or not it would make me uncomfortable. someone in my class in school I believe has autism and this makes be slightly uncomfortable as he sometimes com
My brother has a disability so someone else having a disability such as autism wouldn't phase me atall.
I know several people with autism, both inside and outside of school. Whilst at first I was unsure of how autism affected people, and felt uncomfortable in some situations, I have since learned that autistic people are similar and express themselves in di
I would be comfortable because I am very used to people with mental disabilities as I help at multiple clubs, such as choirs and sailing that work with people who need slightly more help than others.
I think everyone should be treated as equals no matter what label they have attached to them
It shouldnt matter if anyone had a mental disability such as autism, it makes them them and unique. It also makes life more interesting if everyone is different
It would Depend if the person may cause the classes to stop to make sure if they are ok slowing down everyone else learning
You have to accept that there are different types of people
They are human too and they should be treated as part of the community just like everyone else.
people with mental disabilities or problems should not be seen as inferior and should not be categorised as somebody who is unpleasent to be around
It depends how they would would be friendly towards me and make it easy to get along with them. - I would feel uncomfortable as I wouldn't know what to say to them and would be scared of people making fun of them
I would be comfortable because I dont believe someone who has some kind of disability deserves to be mistreated compared to others therefore im comfortable with them living next door to me or being in my class because their just as good of a person than p
Being friendly and approachable to someone with autism allows them the chance to make a friend in me if they want or feel comfortable doing so yet even if they don't want to become too close to someone straight away, it should give them confidence and hav
I am quite socially awkward my self (Not due to any mental or physical issues) and find it hard to know how it treat/interact with that kind of peson
i dont see why we should predudice against people with disabilities such as autism, on some occasions it can be nicer to be around these perople than to be around people with no disabilities
I would feel comfortable with someone with autism moving in next door because it's not their fault they have autism, and you can't choose your neighbours. - If a young person moved into my class with autism, it would depend on whether they would disrupt t
i would feel comfortable because i dont mind, and it is a good experience to be with people that have it so you can learn from them
as i already live with my autistic brother i have a greater understanding of autism so it doesn't bother me at all of the thought of another family moving in with the problem. -
I feel very comfortable because I work with children with special needs and learning difficulties, and I see no difference between me and them
I know how to deal with someone who has autism
IT DOESNT MATTER TO ME IF SOMEONE HAS A CONDITION, EVERYONE SHOLD BE TREATED EQUALLY AND BE RESPECTED
I wouldn't see any reason to discriminate against someone for something that isn't in there control
i would feel comfortable if someone next door had a child with autism, but it depends if i would feel comfortable if someone with autism was in my class. I think that if someone had autism in my class, i wouldn't be uncomfortable around them but they migh
I would be pretty comfortable because I have had experience with people who are autistic and so believe I would not be that uncomfortable.
Just because someone has autism it doesn't mean that they aren't kind or friendly.
We are all individuals with different needs. I accept that some people are different than me therefore it is not make me feel uncomfortable.
You need to ensure that the autistic person still feels human by not treating them any differently than a person without autism
I see them as any other person, just because they have a disease the affects them does not mean that they should not get the most out of life or be treated unfairly by something that they cannot control
doenst make any difference to who they are
because I am used to people with the condition; as I have a relative with the condition. I think it depends on people's willingness to accept those with the condition
I would feel completely comfortable with someone who is autistic as I feel no need to feel uncomfortable
I would feel comfortable with the person as I would understand that they have autism and this may affect the way they behave
As it doesn't depend on an illness that they have, they are still a human being and do not deserve to be treated differently to anyone else.
I believe that anyone who has a disibility should be treated with the same respect that anyone else recieves an i also feel that they should be given the help and support they may need.
Most people with autism life regular lives like anyone without autism. It is something they cannot change about themselves so accepting them as they are is the right thing to do.
I would like to accept, help and work with any peers
I would feel comfortable as they are just like everyone else and I would like to make them feel welcome and not an outsider.
We are all people, and just because someone is born different does not make it right for them to feel different
i feel that it doesnt matter if people have autism, as with extar help and support they will still be able to achive what they want to achieve.
Because I do not see it as a problem. People with autism are still friendly and approachable.
it depends on if his/her parents have them under control and didnt damage my property in any way
I would feel comfortable because I don't believe that they are any different to those without autism.
They can't help they way they were born and it doesn't affect my life in any way, regardless of who lives beside me. Also, If the shoe was on the other foot you would like to think that others would accept you for the same reason.
i don't honestly know as it would take a while to adapt to someone with difficulties
Uncomfortable as I wouldn't be able to socialise with them as well
I would be uncomfortable if it hindered my learning experience.
They are a unique person entitled to life as much as other persons
I wouldn't mind if a family moved next door because I have had a child in my class for five years who had autism
If the scenario were to involve an aspect of care, a sense of responsibility would arise and that is something I believe I would feel uneasy. But I don't feel uncomfortable in their presence.
Depends on how bad it was and if it would affect my life also -
It would depend on how they may affect us in any way though behaviour etc.
Depends on how serious their condition is and if they were going to cause a disruption or not
it depends how badly autistic they are but i would always make a point of making them feel wanted
Just because thry have different needs doesnt mean they should be judged
I don't think person having autism would make much of a difference to how I treat them or see them as a person. They are people regardless of having autism or not.
Dont think that we should be prejudice towards anyone with a disability, they are still human beings
if it didnt disturb the class and the teacher and also didnt affect my learning it wouldnt bother me
It would not bother me because they are no different
It doesn't make much of a difference whether or not someone has autism, it is not my place to judge someone on the fact that they have autism
i would feel comfortable because it is not that students fault that they have autism so it is important that everyone else makes that person feel as comfortable as possible as they may know that they are different to everyone else
As the children are normal they just have a behaviour problem there is nothing wrong with them and they shouldn't be treated differently
Autistic people have a sense of loving life and can really encourage people on with their lives because of this
Comfortable because I'm used to being with my autistic friend and I realise that it would be more difficult for them than it would be for me.
I do not see the need to wholly judge a person based solely on a medical condition
Just the same as anyone else with or without it
I judge people based on their personality not their conditions
It doesn't effect me, the person with the autism has the disability and it would be selfish to believe that it makes me uncomfortable.
Feeling uncomfortable is an irrational thought for me. I don't understand why someone can't act like me and although this is a selfish thought, I still have it.
They are people, like myself, and I should treat them and think of them no differently than others and myself.
As long as it doesn't affect my learning in a considerable way. I don't mind. I know how you need to act around children with autism, I could babysit and earn money
It would depend on how that person behaves in general. I am not scared of a condition in which a person cannot help having. I would be scared of any person who I feel threatened by therefore if I feel if the person is dangerous, no matter what condition
There is nothing wrong with people with autism, if anything I would make an effort to be friendly to them#
I would not have a problem with an autistic child living next door to me but I wouldn't be comfortable with an autistic person in my class as I feel it would disrupt the class and everyone else's learning
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS AUTISTIC AND I FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AROUND HER, SO I WOULD NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH HAVING ANYONE WITH AUTISM AROUND ME.
I do feel comfortable because I live down the street from a person who has autism and who was also in my primary school class.
It wouldn't really effect me if an autistic child moved in next door, I would still treat them the same as anyone else. Except if they needed extra help then I would help them. In school I would still be comfortable because they would have someone to help
No matter what someone's background/health is they deserve the same respect as everyone else, and treating them differently because of their health only furthers the problem.
I don't see why it would cause any issues
I would have no problem at all if a family who had a child with autism moved in next door because I don't think that it would impact on the area or have a negative effect. - In class it depends, as if a child has severe autism I feel it would be more ben
just because someone has autism that doesn't give us the right to tell them they aren't allowed to live next door or join in on our lessons. What gives us the right to dictate where they live or what class they are in? Just because someone has autism tha
I might feel uncomfortable if I was sitting with someone who suffers from autism as I wouldn't know how to talk to them or help them, or if I was joking and they took it the wrong way.
I would feel comfortable because i would treat them how i would treat everybody else.
It depends on how nice a person they are not their medical condition
it doesn't depend on anything. they are people. i love people. it doesn't matter who they are or what they are or what they do different to me. we are all human beings.
everyone should be treated/looked upon equally
It wouldn't make any difference to my day to day life, I would just have to understand that he/she might think or act differently than I do but that's ok
i have a cousin who has autism and i feel he's just the same i dont look or feel any different about him he's just the same
if they have difficulty communicating I may find it hard to talk to them so depends how sociable they are or how awkward they are around others. May also feel like I had to talk to them if nobody else would
I would feel comfortable as I myself have high functioning aspergers however some people who have autism during their social interaction do things that make people uncomfortable.
i would be comfortable if they moved next door because i don't talk to my neighbors. and it depends if they were in my class if i like them or not and if they like me.
I feel comfortable because I'm similar to them.
They need to be treated like any other human being
I don't think it would affect me much at all, however I would still be comfortable and supporting.
It doesn't matter what you have if you have any disabilities at all. You are there for an education not to judge someone based on a disability
they're jut normal people, who deserve to be treated the same as everyone else regardless of what difficulties they may have
I think everyone should be treated with equal respect and their disability shouldn't be a reason to treat them unfairly. If you wouldn't treat someone who had cancer with disrespect then why would you do it to a person with autism?
For someone in my class, it would make me uncomfortable or it wouldbe difficult to have them in my class if they were holding the class back or making strange comments, as a person with autism I know does often. But honestly, just speaking with the guy is
It depends on how the person is doing. I would try to help him/her to cope with it. - Confoprtable because i dont care what people think about me or say about me.
I doubt there would be any reason to feel uncomfortable.
It depends because when I see people that have disabilities it makes me feel kinda sad and often care to feel sorry for them
It all depends on the person. If the child next door regularly has tantrums, I would not like to hear the tantrums on a daily basis. In class I choose whether to see someone outside school. If I like the person, I will be their friend. If I don't, I won't
Whether or not I would be held back in any way.
I understand the mental condition, they are not a threat to other people. Autistic individuals shouldn't be judged on their condition. they are people just like us which is why i wouldn't feel uncomfortable
I would feel comfortable because I know what it is like to have someone wit autism in my class. When I was younger I would have been much more uncomfortable but now that I am more mature and have a greater understanding I would not see a reason to be unco
I would feel completely fine, just because they have an illness, doesn't mean i should feel uncomfortable around them, i would treat them the same as anyone else.
they have the same rights as anyone else, no right to judge them
I have had no experience with someone with autism
I would feel comfortable as it would be good and its not a big deal we can help out

p68. If you had someone with autism in your class who got extra help from a teacher or a classroom assistant, how would you feel? - Other specify
It depends how severe the case is, I would get annoyed if I didn’t think they needed help
I might feel a little annoyed if the class who being kept back but Id understand
Would be jealous sometimes but would understand they need extra attention
Others might need help to, that someone might not need help
Fine, as long as I get the same help if I needed it
As I explained he should get help but within reason
A little extra help is expected. We need help too though, there are schools for people with conditions as such
That's ok because they might need the extra help
Ok as long as the main teacher give equal attention
There is. Its fine ### get a bit of help to if they need it
It's not fair but at the same time they need help but it is important that we get treated the same
Thy might need an extra "Push" but we shouldn’t be treated the same
Would be ok. As long as the main attention wasn’t on them
I wouldn't mind at all. If they are getting any extra help they need then it is great. If they weren't getting the help that they needed then it would bother me.
I'm uncertain that resources should be allocated in this way.

p70g. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I DID SOMETHING ELSE - SPECIFY
I asked the person with Autism to tell a teacher
I told my friends because they were also a friend of the victim
I was being bullied and told the teacher
Interupted and changed subject - ### both others and autistic young person
I got bullied staff didn't listen, had to move school
Brought him out of the class and made sure he was okay
Told my mum who told his mum and didn't say to a staff member about it because it was a staff member bullying him
Told the bully to stop and stayed with the victim
I joined in once but it was a joke and my friend with autism didn't mind
I showed the person being bullied how to stand up for themselves
I talked to them about it and see how they felt. I made sure I was there for them and i ensured that it didnt happen again, at least anytime I was around the indiviual
I was unsure what to do in the situation.
Warned the bully that they would be reported if they didn't stop.
she's was in my sisters class and told her to look out for her and try and help her

p72. Is there anything else you would like to say about people with autism?
With help and understanding they can have a good quality of life
There are not enough facilites for those with Autism
Don’t act like it’s a big deal you shouldn’t treat them like theyre weird
Although they may need extra help they are still people with feelings
They are great people! So creative and fun so I wouldn’t be quick to judge or labeled disability
They can be annoying especially putting on accents
There should be more concellors to help deal with people with Autism
They have many talents, they are amazing
Just the same as everyone else shouldn’t be treated differently
They should not be segrated from society
They should be given the help and support they need without begin for it
They should be valued by society just as much as anyone else
Others need to understand how it effects us that have autism
They're just live everybody else' except their brain works a little differently
They can be nice when you get to know them
They are actually very caring and loving
They're equals like everyone else and people shouldn't feel the need to bully or pick on them
I don’t treat autism as a cause for exclusion because it isn't
I don’t think a difference should be made
They should be respected and treated fairly
Theyre the same as you and me but with an unique mind set
I went out with someone who had Autism and I learned to cope with it, relationship fell apart - his emotions
I believe they should be accepted in society not marginalised in anything
They should get all the help and support they need
No, I'm satisfied with my previous answers
Some people with Autism may need to go to a special school for extra help
They should not be discriminated against
They don’t deserve the crap that people give them (bullies)
To trat them how you yourself would like to be treated
Young people need to have a better understanding of the condition
Just because they have a mental disability doesn’t mean they cant be treated with respect
Give them help but they would benefit from not being alienated because of the extra help
Theyre normal people and should be equal to everyone else
My Autism is very mild so I would not know how it feels to have severe Autism and Im sorry if I have any misunderstandings of it
It should be talked about so people know and understand a bit more about it
I think there needs to be more awareness about exactly what autism is
They shouldn’t be treated better in schools
Teacher/classroom assitant/students should be better informed about autism
We are called different but really everyone is different no one is normal
In my experience children with Autism are rarely bullied in school
You have to have patience when dealing with them
A disability/illness doesn't define a person
There is away through in life it may be difficult
They're just normal people with a slight disorder that shouldn’t effect how people treat them
Their problem doesn’t define who they are
They are people with needs just as we all do
There are lots at my school in lower classes
They're not different. They just have something extra to focus on
I think we should be taught more to raise awareness
We should all be treated with the same respect
The one I know when you get to know him is a really nice guy
I think it's a good idea to allow them into secondary schools with assistance
They are selfless people with a bright outlook. They're very optimistic
It’s a learning disability and people should be treated the same
Schools need to learn more about peole with Autism
We are too fast to judge and make expectations about them
There should be more awareness in schools and pupils, but without singling out individuals
I feel there should be more awareness about it
They are the same as us but with difficulties
One thing I have noted is that they are always so happy when I see them
They should be respected the same as anyone else
I think the extra support their given is good but I don’t think they should be separated from everyone else e.g.. School classes
I think people with autism should be treated like anyone else, they shouldn't be treated with less care. They may need help in school, I completely understand why, If I had autism I would like everyone else to treat me the same.
it is very important that more people are aware of what autism is and how it affects both the person who has it and the people around them. I feel that this would help get rid of the negative stereotypes surrounding autism and enable people to better unde
People with autism should be allowed to do more things and not always split up from normal children
Everyone should be given an equal chance in all aspects of life, including people with autism
I think that people with autism are fantastic as they are able to plough on with life regardless of their difficulties and as i said previously I am completely against discrimination and prejudice as it is totally inappropriate in modern day.
People with autism are just a normal person I dont see why they should be treated any different
I feel sorry for them, as most people think they are mentally retarded, stupid, or just faking it
No not really, other than they need to be more socially accepted amongst young people. We should learn to love more.
People with mental disabilities should not be seen as 'not normal' and most of the time other people cause hassles, not those with autism
People with autism are still human although they may have small difficulties with some things other people are fine at
I believe it's important for those with autism to attempt to overcome their problems and accept help given to them, regardless of how long it may take. I have seen this happen over a number of years.
They should not be treated any differently to anybody else in the community an are equal to everybody else
There should be more awareness about autism in schools
Just that we sometimes view them as more different or unapproachable than they are, sometimes they just require a friendly face and a gentle approach to overcome any isolation or confidence issues.
That they are indeed just people, and the fact they have autism shouldn't prevent them from being given the same opportunities as people without autism are, nor being treated like anything less than a person.
there really should be more awareness and treatment for autism.
I believe the public don't know enough about autism or special needs in general, if they developed a greater understanding of learning difficulties and special needs there would be less bullying and segregation.
They are no different from the rest of us really, their brains just work differently.
They aren't any different to a person without autism, their brain just works differently so they shouldn't be dehumanised
I think that is such a shame that there is people in our society who feel that they can bully someone with a severe learning difficulty, that this person is cursed by something that they cannot control
I do not see them any different and anyone could have been born with autism.
They should be treated with respect and the fact that they have autism should not affect people's judgement of them.
they have the same right to be treated with kindness and respect as anyone else
They shouldn't be judged because of their autism.. It's not their fault!
More support should be given to them to help integrate them into the world after school like in the workplace where they aren't spoonfed anymore#
Awareness of the condition needs to be spread
IT IS DIFFICULT AND UNFAIR FOR THEM. THEY DID NOT HAVE A CHOICE TO SUFFER FROM IT.
I don't find anything wrong with people with autism which is why I'm confused why these questions are being asked. As a child, I never saw anything different about the autistic person until I grew up. I think if children see their parents acting different
Extra help should be available to them if they require it, but they are still people and should be treated with the same respect as anyone else.
As long as there is support for these people everything is good
don't treat them like there something way different than us. yes they need extra help but its not like there not a human being. -
there should be more awareness about the condition
treat them how you would want to be treated.
They should get more help in order to cope with their disability.
Dont think that your different from everyone else, we are all the same and we each have our own gifts.
They all seem the same as everyone else to me. I need to actually be informed if someone has autism, as I can't see if someone is acting differently
People need to be educated about the disorder because I know too many people whose lack of understanding has lead to a complete intolerance of people with autism