Dispelling Autism Myths and Understanding Neurodiversity
Explore the realities of autism, debunking myths and promoting understanding of neurodiversity. Learn about diagnostic criteria, social models of disability, and the diverse experiences of autistic individuals. Discover insights on empathy, mental health, and accessibility standards in this insightful content collection.
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Autism myths Autism myths and me and me David Hopkins, HMRC Digital david.hopkins@hmrc.gov.uk OFFICIAL
Everyones a Everyone s a little bit autistic little bit autistic OFFICIAL
Diagnostic criteria differences: social and communication flexibility, logic and cognition sensory sensitivity Source: Understand the Spectrum - www.rebeccaburgess.co.uk OFFICIAL
Social model of disability (source: www.neurodivercitysg.com) OFFICIAL
Autism is a Autism is a mental health mental health condition condition OFFICIAL
Credit: Ollie Sweetman, HMRC Digital Neurodiversity mind map - strengths and challenges Examples of neurominority or neurodivergent conditions and their effects OFFICIAL
Autistic people Autistic people don t feel don t feel empathy empathy OFFICIAL
Find out more Find out more Accessibility standards not optional GDS autistic persona user-centred design considerations Language and identity neurodiversity explained David's shielding story: Civil Service blog Aug 20 Apolitical blogs from Helen Jeffries: I want to communicate and be understood, but it s a struggle | A letter from the autistic colleague you didn t know you had UN autism awareness day celebration (YouTube) 2 panel discussions on inclusive workplaces for autistic people MHCLG neurodiversity celebration (Vimeo) OFFICIAL
