"Once you start ignoring what society thinks you're supposed to do or how you're supposed to act or be, you can start living your own life by your own rules." https://t.co/IyT6oHMlq1

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What if people were the majority and built the world to our advantage? As it happens Rhi has had this thought too and made a great blog post about it https://t.co/ppn3NhLx5y Interested? Come along to our on 02/10 https://t.co/a5kRtT4hQ9

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Interested in Autism and culture? We have a great event lined up with 3 panellists, all fascinating people, read more here: https://t.co/uIrODT1yDT and get your placed book at the webinar on 02/10 3-45.30pm https://t.co/a5kRtT4hQ9 while you still can

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Look at these lovely people, all of whom share something in common - we are and generally ok with that. It leads us down many artistic pathways where we can excel. Autism - are we a cultural minority? Join the conversation: https://t.co/a5kRtT4hQ9

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Please share with any Deaf or HoH friends that our on Autism - are we a cultural minority? will have closed captions and stream text available so it will be accessible. Book: https://t.co/a5kRtT4hQ9

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"Help your child focus on what they are good at and enjoy doing. Empower them, encourage them, and most importantly don’t give up on them." https://t.co/Kp8IhoX6SE

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Functioning labels - eg 'High Functioning Autism' vs 'low functioning autism' https://t.co/jf4pqTGNMQ explains why this is not a useful distinction and how this hurts people. Useful video on subject: https://t.co/UOS7zgg5zp

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"Learning to be super comfortable with doing everything differently is the best thing I've ever done." https://t.co/CH3hgTG14w

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"I didn't even realise how much I was being bullied until I went to art college, where everyone was just as weird as me and I suddenly knew how it felt to be part of a group." https://t.co/CH3hgTG14w

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"Understanding myself has helped me to focus on getting better at my natural skills and gifts instead of spending time trying to become a person that I was never meant to be." https://t.co/QuwPqRM0qx

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"My advice is to stand firm in understanding who you are and what your limits are, and trust that you won't lose friendships if you decide to take life at your own pace." https://t.co/CH3hgTG14w

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How has being diagnosed helped Dr. Hardwick communicate and interact with his family, parishioners and others? https://t.co/QuwPqRM0qx

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"I'm very good at putting on a temporary mask to get through things like job interviews, meetings, doctor appointments, and the like. I just can't keep it up for long." https://t.co/IyT6oHMlq1

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Haley has written 2 books, established her own style of art, earned two undergraduate degrees and passed the bar exam on first attempt. https://t.co/H06UIBukVz

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"I feel I can be myself more online than I can in person, so I've actually had deeper connections with friends online than with most people in person." https://t.co/IyT6oHMlq1

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