Some people think lots of historical figures
– including Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin
and Jane Austen – were autistic. They all
thought differently from the people
around them and focused passionately on
their work.
Keira, 11, appreciates how being autistic
makes her stand out – just like these
famous names: ‘One good thing about
autism is that you are unique – it makes
you different in a good way.’ And that’s
what Ravi most wants his friends to know
– that being autistic can be a positive
thing; that it can mean new ways of
looking at things, new ideas, and new
experiences.
So if you meet somebody with autism,
it’s worth taking time to get to know
them – what they like and don’t like,
what they can and can’t do. The unique
ways that autistic people see the world
can make them really special friends.
the future.’ TV presenter Chris Packham
recently made a TV programme about his
autism, and explained how his intense
interest in wildlife led to his successful
career.