I Have Mild Austism

[BigGameJames]

Just tell me when something needs be fixed in my posts and I will fix it.

 

[Gary2112]

Just tell me when something needs be fixed in my posts and I will fix it.

You are already showing improvement. This is the kind of dedication and effort Freemasonry requires.

 

[BigGameJames]

I Can't wait to start my Journey.

 

[Bob Franks]

It will change your life, if you allow it.
Good luck on your journey!

Keep us posted on your progress.

S&F

 

[BigGameJames]

thanks I will keep you update.

 

[Windrider]

James, I have been following your progress here and on other sites. I believe California requires men to memorize the lessons from the degrees including their Obligations. Once these lessons are memorized, they are "returned", recited in open lodge in front of all the members and a vote is taken to determine if you will be allowed to proceed to the next degree. The lessons are also written in a cipher consisting of only two letters of each word. The lessons are each about 10 pages long. Every Mason in that jurisdiction is required to return their lessons between their degrees. Nobody can make it easier for you. We are a private club and are not bound to make any allowance for those who cannot or will not do the work required to progress. Those who are qualified by the ancient landmarks and their own abilities are welcomed into the fraternity but Freemasonry is not for everyone or even for most people.

If you have as much trouble memorizing as you do typing, this may be an insurmountable obstacle to your progress.

 

[BigGameJames]

I don't have problems when it comes to memorizing. My Memory is pretty good so I think I wouldn't have any problems.

 

[jaya]

I think if tell them about my autism they might make it easier for me. I'm willing to work on it.

I would not expect them to make it easier for you. There is also a requirement about mental issues in my jurisdiction. Nothing against someone with autism, they would have difficulty here. And yes, there is much memorization involved. It needs to be close to word perfect.

 

[BigGameJames]

I will work on hard on this like I said . My Memory is pretty good, I think I wouldn't have any problems.

 

[BigGameJames]

Ill be getting my application next week.

 

[BigGameJames]

I already have two mason saying they will sponsor me.

 

[jaya]

That is a start. Remember, it only takes a single no vote. Be honest with them and be yourself.

 

[BigGameJames]

That is a start. Remember, it only takes a single no vote. Be honest with them and be yourself.

That's what I'm nervous about. I just hope everything turns out well. I always be my self and i'm very honest person.

 

[Duncan1574]

I would not expect them to make it easier for you. There is also a requirement about mental issues in my jurisdiction. Nothing against someone with autism, they would have difficulty here. And yes, there is much memorization involved. It needs to be close to word perfect.

I have a Brother who is Visually Impaired his Lodge received dispensation to allow him lip read during his degrees.

 

[arcxjo]

I have a Brother who is Visually Impaired his Lodge received dispensation to allow him lip read during his degrees.

How did that work?

 

[Duncan1574]

No hoodwink

 

[dajofa]

Hearing impaired or visually impaired?

 

[Duncan1574]

Hearing impaired or visually impaired?

Hearing