Reply To: Barriers and Overcoming Them

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Agree completely @David that folks with an autism diagnosis can not only perform well, but can EXCEL in the right environments.
There are barriers for them though to even find these paths, before they get to that right environment.
Parents, themselves (self-doubt), therapists, teachers, recruiters, managers, peers, etc. Can we help establish some talking/discussion points to help these people see past the negative and to the opportunities and benefits. I shared some stories of kiddos in the Minecraft Nights events above, and I have past work colleagues that fit in this model.
– Awareness of a difference in this person’s ability/method of communicating,
– Data showing how some of these neurodivergent people can be superstars in STEAM areas – real world examples/names would help.
– give people tips for opening up the conversations, keep it flowing where we want it to go, what to avoid.

…. Can you please share some specific experiences in the education space @David? others?