Yes, autism is a serious disorder that can impact every aspect of life, and people who’re affected by the condition, as well those who love them, have to face a myriad of struggles every day. However, autism is a lot more than what meets the eye.
For every drawback of being on the spectrum, there seems to be an upside as well. People who have ASD have uniquely positive traits that you would struggle to find in neurotypical people. And we’re not talking about traits that are exclusive to scholars and intellectuals who’re on the spectrum. We’re talking about traits that you would find in almost every autistic person.
If you’ve had enough of hearing about problems associated with problems, you can use this list to help others realize that not every aspect of being on the spectrum is a “symptom”.
One of the most in-demand motivational speakers and autism advocates of their generation, Louis Scarantino has devoted his life to fighting the stigma that surrounds autism and mental health issues. Get in touch with his representatives today if you want more information on his keynote speaker services or want to book him for your next event.
For every drawback of being on the spectrum, there seems to be an upside as well. People who have ASD have uniquely positive traits that you would struggle to find in neurotypical people. And we’re not talking about traits that are exclusive to scholars and intellectuals who’re on the spectrum. We’re talking about traits that you would find in almost every autistic person.
If you’ve had enough of hearing about problems associated with problems, you can use this list to help others realize that not every aspect of being on the spectrum is a “symptom”.
Autistic Individuals Rarely Lie
Valuing the truth is something we all claim to do, yet lying is a habit that’s deeply ingrained in the lives of most of us. More significantly, lots of neurotypical people spend their lives trying to hide important truths from the people around them. Autistic people, on the other hand, tell the truth regardless of the outcome and whether it’s positive or negative. They always reflect their feelings accurately and provide a completely honest opinion if asked for one. This trait often leads to autistic individuals being branded as too “direct” or too “frank”. But truth be told, the world would be a much better place if everyone had this trait.Autistic Individuals Rarely Judge Others
Who’s hotter? Smarter? Richer? Does that person belong to the right church or do they have a degree from the right college? For most neurotypical people, these distinctions hold much more importance than for their autistic peers. In fact, autistic individuals are often able to see through the surface appearance to the real person underneath.Autistic People are not bound by Social Expectations
If you’ve ever joined a club, played a game or bought a car just to fit in, you know how difficult it can be to remain true to our selves. Many neurotypical individuals hide their true interest and passions because they think they fear they will be deemed “uncool” by their peers. You see, in one way or another, most of us are bound by social expectations. However, for people on the spectrum, social expectations can be honestly unimportant.One of the most in-demand motivational speakers and autism advocates of their generation, Louis Scarantino has devoted his life to fighting the stigma that surrounds autism and mental health issues. Get in touch with his representatives today if you want more information on his keynote speaker services or want to book him for your next event.
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