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TOPIC 1: ASD in Perspective Mark Le Messurier, for
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Seeing the world
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the musiche hears, however measured or far away.”
Henry David Thoreau 1854
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3. To say goodbye Say goodbye as you leaveGive friendly feedback
1. To greetMove a little closer, smile and look at themOffer a gentle handshakeSay ‘hello’ and tell them your nameAsk them a question
2. To receive their greetingLook at them and smile as wellMove closer and return the handshakeAnswer their question. Ask about them. Remember their name.
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.au Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms
for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviours. With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD. Previously, they were recognized as distinct subtypes, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome.
“Quick! - copy this from the screen!”The task – when I say, ‘go’ is to copy what’s below, but you must substitute each vowel with an @ sign
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“There are many differentways of being in the world and being on the Autism Spectrum is one of them”
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“What is it that makes us human?”
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“As we accept the notion of ‘Beautiful People,’ being ‘Beautiful People’ and being in this together - homes, schools and communities become better places for everyone of us.”
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Donna
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Angela
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Thomas and Sze
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Questions/ discussion
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