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Creativity helps us find meaning in the little things - the things that might be overlooked by other people. If we just keep an open mind, we can learn to love the interests and talents other people have. By doing so, we create a healthier and more supportive environment

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People on the spectrum can find activities that interest them but also help them. For example, his art allows him to work on motor functioning, socialize and simply enjoy himself.

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wellness can be defined individually by engaging in meaningful occupations whatever that may be for the person.

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finding occupations that are meaningful to these individuals, regardless of how big or small they are, can facilitate a healthy lifestyle and use of their free time

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He is able to make a living and be happy. He can live a more meaningful life than if he wasn't doing the occupation he loves

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Leisure activities bring enjoyment, purpose, and confidence to a person's life. They can help a lot with self image and self-efficacy

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occupations that may be different/meaningful to you could be incorporated into your day-to-day life and routines.

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Being creative can be a very relaxing leisure activity. But also having activities such as going out to the super market can help one discover their passion and their skills.

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I think this video is very wonderful because it shows how interested he is in the art he is creating and how it has had such a positive impact on his life. I love how excited he is to share about his experiences in creating the twist-tie art.

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In making twisty tie art as his leisure activity, it gives him the opportunity to focus on an activity that he thoroughly enjoys. It allows him to see his diagnosis for its strengths (rather than focusing on his inabilities) and his ability to hyper focus on his twisty art.

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For individuals with ASD, leisure participation gives them an outlet to showcase their strengths. Their differences become their tool to become productive in a certain aspect or skill, which boosts their confidence and may help them find a community in society.

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Leisure participation can be a huge way to relieve stress as well as express individuality especially for individuals on the spectrum. While some leisure activities such as twisty tie art may be seen as pretty unconventional, whatever way in which an individual with ASD can express themselves and find enjoyment should be supported and encouraged.

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This video shows how participating in an activity that you truly enjoy can make other aspects of life, such as socializing with others, easier for autistic individuals.

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this video shows us how the ability to focus and engage very deeply in an occupation gives us a sense of purpose and meaning, which in turn can greatly improve our physical and mental health

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Participating in a leisure activity that lets you express yourself and your creativity contributes to a healthy self-image and sense of self

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His leisure activity of making twisty tie figurines helped his health by allowing him to find stress relief within his art, practice mindfulness by being present in the moment while making these figurines.