💡Autism is not an illness or disease, it is a different way of thinking.
🌈Autism is a spectrum, and every person with autism is unique.
🤝Autistic individuals may need support or excel in certain areas.
🗣️Social situations and small talk can be challenging for autistic individuals.
🧩Having structure and routine can be beneficial for autistic individuals.
Is autism an illness or disease?
—No, autism is not an illness or disease. It is a different way of thinking and processing information.
Are all autistic individuals the same?
—No, autism is a spectrum, and every person with autism is unique.
Do all autistic individuals need support?
—No, some autistic individuals may need support, while others may excel in certain areas.
Why do social situations and small talk pose challenges for autistic individuals?
—Autistic individuals may find it difficult to navigate social situations and engage in small talk due to differences in communication and social interaction.
How can structure and routine benefit autistic individuals?
—Having structure and routine can provide a sense of predictability and stability, which can be comforting for autistic individuals.
00:03Autism is not an illness or disease, but a different way of thinking.
00:07Autism is a spectrum and every person with autism is unique.
00:22Some autistic individuals need little or no support, while others may require help from a parent, partner, or carer.
00:49Autistic individuals may find social situations and small talk challenging, which can make fitting in difficult.
01:04Having structure and routine is beneficial for many autistic individuals.
01:10Autism is a lifelong condition, but symptoms may change over time.
01:17Autism affects each person differently, and everyone's experience is unique.
01:22Embracing neurodiversity recognizes the uniqueness and strengths of individuals with autism.
