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What do you want to say to people who have wrong ideas about the mental health of people with neurodiversity?

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What do you want to say to people who have wrong ideas about the mental health of people with neurodiversity?

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I'm targeting the managers of neurotypical teams to hire neurodiverse employees because they are missing out on the productivity of neurodiverse employees.

I'm challenging the misconception that neurodiverse people cannot succeed in the workplace.

Ideas for my digital marketing message are

#HireOutsideTheBox because neurodiverse people can think outside the box and are very creative

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1. Misconception/stigma

2. How you'd challenge it (your message)

3. Target audience (who you want to hear your message)

4. A statistic to back up your message

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I would tell them that just because of an ability you struggle with doesn't mean they are not capable of many things.

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I would tell them that just because of an ability you struggle with doesn't mean they are not capable of many things.

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I would say to them that people are unaware that people with mental health are capable of doing things and that there are misunderstandings.

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I would say to them that people are unaware that people with mental health are capable of doing things and that there are misunderstandings.

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If people got the wrong idea about people with neurodiversity, I’ll bring reason, the evidence, the counter argument, and the conclusion of why people with neurodiversity can do everything possible.

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I would say that it is a spectrum where not everyone is the same so you shouldn't treat everyone that is neurodiverse based on preconceived ideas.

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I would say that it is a spectrum where not everyone is the same so you shouldn't treat everyone that is neurodiverse based on preconceived ideas.

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I think neurodiversity is something that has been amongst us for a long time. I think that it has been heavily stigmatized and supressed in the past because it wasn't the norm. But I think now people are starting to become more conscious of it and starting to embrace people's differences.

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I think neurodiversity is something that has been amongst us for a long time. I think that it has been heavily stigmatized and supressed in the past because it wasn't the norm. But I think now people are starting to become more conscious of it and starting to embrace people's differences.

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I would say Neurodiverse people can do anything, I can name a ton of people who are examples, even if I am an example.

I encourage them to look into stories and people.

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I thought people be able to same in the would 

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Being autistic doesn’t make you down, it makes you unique.

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Being autistic doesn’t make you down, it makes you unique.

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New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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Overview
There are two Federal disability programs:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a Federal disability income program for adults who have worked and now find themselves unable to work due to a disability.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is Federal program for adults and children who meet the definition of disabled and have limited income and resources. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Child Definition

Under Social Security's definition, a child is considered disabled if the child's physical or mental impairment(s) is so severe that it results in marked and severe functional limitations. The impairment(s) must last or be expected to last for at least 12 months or result in the child's death.

Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

The amount of your monthly benefit is based on your lifetime average earnings covered by Social Security.

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are paid starting six months from the onset date of the disability, but no more than 12 months prior to application.

A claimant receives monthly benefits deposited directly into their bank account or on a SSA Direct Express Card.

Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.

The amount of your monthly benefit is based on your income and resources.

SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be paid from the month of application.

A claimant receives monthly benefits deposited directly into their bank account or on a SSA Direct Express Card.

Eligibility

Find your local Social Security Office
SSA Office Locator
Anyone who believes they meet Federal Disability requirements is eligible to apply. Your family members may also receive benefits if you can no longer work due to a medical condition.

You are considered disabled under Social Security rules if:

You cannot work due to a medical condition;

You cannot do work that you did before;

We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and

Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.

People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Contact

Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) by phone: 1-800-772-1213
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-7:00PM

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call SSA at TTY 1-800-325-0778.

Contact OTDA's Division of Disability Determinations by email:
NY.DD.PC3.CORRES@ssa.gov

Contact OTDA's Division of Disability Determinations by mail:

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Division of Disability Determinations
P.O. Box 165
Albany, NY 12260-0165

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New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different, only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

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Someone who is autistic may have unique abilities that normal people might have trouble with. I want people who think autistic people are lazy to think again and look at the big picture because those who think otherwise, they haven't kept up with time. More people have been diagnosed with autism since the 2000s.

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Someone who is autistic may have unique abilities that normal people might have trouble with. I want people who think autistic people are lazy to think again and look at the big picture because those who think otherwise, they haven't kept up with time. More people have been diagnosed with autism since the 2000s.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is clinically diagnosed by specialists or teams of specialists who usually have significant experience. They use various tests to help determine if someone has ASD traits. Then they select one of three levels indicating the amount of support the autistic person needs, and they can select from a slew of specifications (such as intellectual disability) that may or may not be present.

But even all those tools don't provide enough information to help a parent, teacher, or therapist accurately envision a particular individual's strengths, challenges, behaviors, or needs. In fact, an ASD diagnosis tells you remarkably little about any individual person, their particular challenges and strengths, or the therapies that would help them cope with or overcome any difficulties.

This article discusses common traits of autism, as well as those seen less often in autistic people. It will help you to understand why some traits occur and what autistic people experience when navigating non-autistic society.

Autism "Symptoms" vs. "Traits"

Autism is a type of neurodivergence, in which a person's brain functions in ways that are different than what's considered "neurotypical." Increasingly, neurodivergence is seen as a difference rather than an illness, and its characteristics are thought of as traits rather than symptoms.

Universal Traits of Autism

People with an appropriate ASD diagnosis often share certain traits described in the American Psychiatric Association "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition" (DSM-5). The diagnostic criteria for autism include the following:

Difficulty with social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts

Limited nonverbal communication and behaviors used for social interaction

Challenges with developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships

Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities

Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns of verbal or nonverbal behavior

Intense, highly fixated interests or focus

Overreaction to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment, whether hyper (higher) or hypo (lower) in reaction.

Any of these traits can occur in someone who is not autistic, too. Autism is diagnosed, therefore, if all traits are present. In addition, the traits must not be explainable by another diagnosis.

For example, a person with differences in communicative behaviors may be hard of hearing or have low vision, either of which would impair verbal or written communicative skills. Finally, the traits must have a real and consistent impact on the person's lived experiences and activities of daily life.

Autism Traits Can Be Hard to Identify

If you look closely at each of the autism traits, you'll recognize that they are very general. They also depend on a shared understanding of what is "normal," or neurotypical. The diagnostic criteria provide a range of possible ways in which the traits can present themselves, but even these don't begin to cover the full range of expression.

For example, all autistic people have difficulty with social communication and interaction. But how does that difficulty present? The possibilities are almost endless:

An autistic person can be completely nonverbal and not use spoken language.

They may be able to speak and write fluently but have a hard time recognizing sarcasm or jokes.

They may be able to speak but only using phrases they repeat from TV or movies. They may be unable to craft their own unique phrases and sentences.

They may be able to speak and write fluently but have an unusual "prosody" (flat or unusual vocal tone).

They may be able to speak moderately well but use unexpected phrases that are unusual for their age or their situation (a 10-year-old using the term "indubitably," or an adult talking about a preschool television show).

They may be able to learn to use new words and phrases at an unusually slow rate, or they may never learn to use new words or phrases at all.

The appropriate therapies and expected outcomes are very different based on not only the presentation but also the type of speech disorder.

Surprisingly, autistic people with lesser differences in communication may find it harder to manage in typical settings than people with more differences-because they are more aware of their challenges, of others' judgments, and of their social mishaps when they occur.

The same diversity in speech expression exists for other autism criteria. For example, while some autistic people are hypersensitive to sound and light, others are hyposensitive. This means that they barely notice sensory input that would overwhelm non-autistic peers. So an autistic person in a crowded concert hall might find the music physically painful, enjoyable, or barely noticeable.

Well-Known But Uncommon Autism Traits

It's easy to think that unusual autistic abilities, behaviors, or interests are actually universal among autistic people. For better or worse, however, many of these are relatively rare.

The 1988 movie "Rainman" led many to assume that autism is characterized by outstanding feats of memory and calculation. This ability, called savant syndrome, is actually quite rare: Only about 10% of people on the spectrum have savant abilities. Of those, most (like the character in "Rainman") are unable to use those skills in real-world situations.

TV shows, documentaries, and media reports can suggest that autistic people have above-average intelligence, and many do. Yet quite a few autistic people also have intellectual disabilities with significant challenges in daily function.

It is a cliche that autistic people love and are good at technology. While there are certainly autistic people that fall into this group, a great many do not. In fact, lots of autistic people have little or no ability to code, operate complex software, or use household electronics.

Many sources show or describe autistic people as being able to think visually in complex ways. While most autistic people are visual thinkers, the ability to (for example) mentally manipulate three-dimensional objects is unusual.

Autism and Emotion

One misconception is that autistic people are unable to form loving relationships, and that they lack emotion, humor, and empathy. Most autistic people have these qualities but they may express them in different ways, so they can be hard for non-autistic people to recognize. And, of course, many non-autistic people appear to lack emotion and empathy, as well.

Traits Shared By Non-Autistic Peers

There are many autistic traits that are shared by people who are not autistic. They become markers of autism based not on their existence but on the degree to which they vary from what non-autistic society considers neurotypical.

Of course, "normal" is in the eye of the beholder. Thus it can be hard to determine whether a behavior indicates a person is "autistic." To a degree, it's a matter of how the behavior is expressed rather than whether it is expressed.

Stimming, which is short for self-stimulation, refers to sounds and movements that have no purpose other than self-calming or self-stimulation. These can range from the more common (hair twirling, toe-tapping, and nail-biting) to the less common, including:

Swaying or rocking

Continuous repetition of a phrase or song line

Self-injury through headbanging or pinching

Most autistic people stim, but then again most human beings stim in one way or another. Most people learn, sooner or later, that while hair twirling is accepted in neurotypical society, rocking or twirling is not (though most children go through a stage during which they do a great deal of twirling). In response, autistic people either mask their traits or are unable or unwilling to conform.

Almost all forms of stimming are harmless and they offer benefits to the person stimming, but doing so is stigmatized and people with less-common forms of stimming are subject to teasing, bullying, stares, and marginalization.

Social Difficulties

If most non-autistic people were socially competent all the time there would be no such thing as self-help books, matchmaking services, romantic breakups, or divorce. In fact, reality TV shows would cease to exist.

Many non-autistic people have a hard time reading unspoken signals that say "I like you" or "I am romantically interested in you." What makes these qualities become autism traits, then, is not their existence but their quality and intensity.

Most non-autistic people can recognize a joke-based partly on their understanding of body language, partly on their understanding of human situations, and partly on their grasp of subtle differences that can make a situation funny. Autistic people may not recognize jokes at all or may have a very different idea of what's funny.

Sensory Dysfunction

If you've ever been overwhelmed by loud noise, bright lights, crowds, or even smells, you know what it's like to experience sensory overload. Sensory overload in autism is as a result of what most people consider to be common stimuli-that is, fluorescent light bulbs, emergency buzzers, crowded parties, and the like.

But many people without autism have similar issues, and some people (such as those who live with migraines or tinnitus ) may have quite intense responses to sensory input without being autistic.

Autistic people may also be undersensitive to sensory input and crave loud noises or the sensation of being squeezed. Interestingly, weighted blankets, once considered to be therapeutic tools for people with sensory dysfunction, are now popular for those with mild anxiety, too.

Focused Interests and Behaviors

Intensely focused interests, behaviors, and routines are very common among autistic people-and among people in general. Autistic people may express this trait more intensely, for example, eating nothing but chicken fingers or becoming agitated when bedtime is pushed back by ten minutes.

But many autistic people are (or can be) as flexible as many non-autistic people who prefer sameness and routine. Similarly, it can be hard to distinguish between a neurotypical fascination with video games and an "autistic" fascination; the differences lie more in how the fascination is expressed than in the fascination itself.

That is: an autistic person may find it difficult to talk about anything except the favored interest, discuss the interest in a rapid monotone, and assume that others are as interested in the topic as they are.

It's important to remember that autism spectrum disorder is not a monolithic disorder; autistic people are as diverse as the non-autistic population. While some autistic people have traits that radically limit their ability to interact comfortably with non-autistic people, many do not.

What often differentiates the traits of an autistic person from the same traits in a non-autistic person is how they are expressed. And while some autistic people have rare savant traits, these are not typical of being autistic.

The bottom line, as is often stated in autism circles: "When you've met an autistic person, you've met an autistic person."

Additional Reading

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Everyone with autism has certain core traits at one level or another. Other traits are shared by only some (or very few) people on the spectrum.

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People with Autism are just as capable as everyone else

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1. "Autism has a distinctive look or Appearance"

2. Most of the time, you wouldn't notice if one is autistic unless they told you

3. Anyone who feels/thinks autism is something to pinpoint in someone based on their appearance

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people with autism don't need accomcdations

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people with autism don't need accomcdations

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If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person.

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If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person.

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The misconception is that all autistic people are alike, which of course isn't true. Autistic or not, everyone's different. My target audience would be neurotypical people and neurodivergent people so that there can be more understandings.

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Neurodiversity! Is it a mental illness or not?

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Neurodiversity! Is it a mental illness or not?

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I believe it is not a mental illness but there are times where a persons

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being autistic dose not have to stop you having a good life like everyone autistic people have things theyre good at as wall as thngs they struggle with being autistic does not mean you can never make friends have relationships of get a job but you might need extra help with these things

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being autistic dose not have to stop you having a good life like everyone autistic people have things theyre good at as wall as thngs they struggle with being autistic does not mean you can never make friends have relationships of get a job but you might need extra help with these things

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Everyone with autism or disability will find the way to reach their goals.people also learn to advocate for their needs. This helps them get reasonable accommodations at work to help them succeed.

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Everyone with autism or disability will find the way to reach their goals.people also learn to advocate for their needs. This helps them get reasonable accommodations at work to help them succeed.

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Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy for Kids with Autism

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20 Famous People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy for Kids with Autism

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Autism can be challenging but there are many people on the spectrum who have achieved great heights.

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Studies show that 18% of gamers in the gaming industry have autism. To those non autistic gamers, referring to an autistic gamer can have its positives because autistic gamers can find unique strategies to beat certain levels.

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Studies show that 18% of gamers in the gaming industry have autism. To those non autistic gamers, referring to an autistic gamer can have its positives because autistic gamers can find unique strategies to beat certain levels.

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74% of autistic students have graduated in U.S. graduate compared to 86% of all students.

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74% of autistic students have graduated in U.S. graduate compared to 86% of all students.

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are autistic people the same - Google Search

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Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that the type and severity of symptoms can vary widely. People with autism may have different strengths and challenges, such as difficulties with social communication, obsessive interests, and repetitive behaviors.

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These are some of the ways autistic people can communicate

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These are some of the ways autistic people can communicate

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1. Spoken Language

2. Sign Language

3. Symbol Systems (using picture boards or electronics to communicate)

4. Echolalia

5. Non-verbal communication

My target audience would be for people who doesn't understand how autistic people communicate

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being autistic is a spectrum and doesn't necessarily look the same in everyone who has it

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being autistic is a spectrum and doesn't necessarily look the same in everyone who has it

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you can challenge it by showing different types of autistic people and ways they may live their lives differently

the target audience is non autistic people or those who aren’t too familiar with autistic people

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The autism community deserves acceptance in the gaming community 

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The autism community deserves acceptance in the gaming community 

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The misconception of autistic people is that people think autistic people are not cool and can’t do cool things.

I challenge this to play guitar.

I would like to target the audience who miss the big picture of autistic people and those who don’t understand.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/press-release/autism-speaks-coaches-powering-forward-brings-ncaa-basketball-coaches-broadcasters

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Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism | Autism Speaks

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NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece pins or face masks at games during the weekend of March 4-6.

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Neurodiverse people can have the power of building life long relationships easily

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Neurodiverse people can have the power of building life long relationships easily

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Teachers should not separate students based on whether they have neurodiversity or not, keep them in the same class together because students can sometimes see bright traits from neurodiverse students.

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Teachers should not separate students based on whether they have neurodiversity or not, keep them in the same class together because students can sometimes see bright traits from neurodiverse students.

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autism can be hidden in anyone, it doesn't have a distinctive look. 

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autism can be hidden in anyone, it doesn't have a distinctive look. 

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Neurodiverse and other disabilities people deserve acceptance with other people.

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Neurodiverse and other disabilities people deserve acceptance with other people.

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When I was in high school, there’s a club. The club was about regular people who can get along with neurodiverse people because they have something in common to relate. I think my idea was find a way to get along with people with neurodiverse and regular people.

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There's more to neurodiverse than to judge.

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Neurodiversity has various layers of capabilities and more than what typical people can see

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Neurodiversity has various layers of capabilities and more than what typical people can see

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Visual Idea: Two versions of yourself are in opposite rooms and one side makes you think negatively about yourself while the other side makes you think more about yourself.

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How neurodiverse people think

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Disabilties can allow for unique personalities

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Disabilties can allow for unique personalities

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Don't think of autism as a disability. Think of it as a different ability.

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Don't think of autism as a disability. Think of it as a different ability.

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Whether if you have a disability or not, do not be ashamed of who you are. You too are human. Stand proud in front of the human race and show the world who you are.

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Neurodiversity is like a cake with different layers

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Neurodiversity is like a cake with different layers

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neuro-diverse people doesn't have a specific or distinctive look

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neuro-diverse people doesn't have a specific or distinctive look

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This is an example of a Hot wheels toy called Audacious that is cusp of being realistic but actually a fantasy model instead

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Don't treat me like I am incapable! If I try hard enough I can be more capable than you!

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Don't treat me like I am incapable! If I try hard enough I can be more capable than you!

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This Ad is about Neuro-Typical people that treat Neuro-Diverse people as if they cannot do things for themselves and will never learn how.

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This would has many people who have a diagnosis that no mean person can’t do anything and they could more things than human beings.

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The famous disability people are capable of everything.

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The famous disability people are capable of everything.

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1. Disability people like Stephen Hawking, who have neurone disease at the age of 21, research black holes.

2. Albeit Einstein, who had disability and can’t talk until he was older, research physics.

3. Last but not least Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was the president was paralyzed at the age of 31, created the new deal by rebuild and gain more money for the people.

4. These are the famous people, who have disabilities, made history.

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Misconception: People think that accommodations are unfair.

Challenge: Without accommodations, people might not pass tests. It gives those who need it more advantage to reach the same levels as others

Visual Ideas:

Equality vs Equality: https://interactioninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IISC_EqualityEquity.png

A baby is a human, but they need the accommodation of a stroller. Without it, we all wouldn't be able to walk.

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Having to use glasses could also be seeing as an accommodation

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Having to use glasses could also be seeing as an accommodation

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This would have many diagnosis problems in the world they can do more things than natural human

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(Alex.L) People Who Are Neurodiverse Have Different Thinking

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(Alex.L) People Who Are Neurodiverse Have Different Thinking

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People with unique thinking and qualities can still achieve goals.

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LEGO Batman: The Videogame (DS) - Part 1 - Gotham Streets

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Autism does not impair you, rather it makes you special. 

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Autism does not impair you, rather it makes you special. 

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I believe that neurodiversity means there are no challenges or disabilities associated with conditions like autism or ADHD.

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Any experienced investigator with the right tools should be able to reproduce a finding published in a peer-reviewed biomedical science journal.

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As part of my role with Lexxic I have the pleasure of providing tailored coaching to individuals with neuro-diverse conditions.

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That they are not paying attention to something.

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That they are not paying attention to something.

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Man. I wonder how to be less annoying in class, or something. It gives me an idea.

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Man. I wonder how to be less annoying in class, or something. It gives me an idea.

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If you're diagnosed with autism and ADHD, just don't worry about it. You'll get better.

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If you're diagnosed with autism and ADHD, just don't worry about it. You'll get better.

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I let them know that people with neurodiversity, they have some abilities that most people can’t do

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People with autism are not impaired they are capable and special. - Michael

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People with autism are not impaired they are capable and special. - Michael

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Everyone who has autism can do ANYTHING. - Danielito

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Everyone who has autism can do ANYTHING. - Danielito