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6. “You’re not stupid, you’ve actually got autism
and dyslexia to go get tested and get some
help.”
It is also important for students to find a tribe that is
supportive. Family can be essential in promoting selfworth and keeping students focused on the goal.
7. “Try harder to get supports, also make sure
you’re eating!! Oh, and animation is way better
than computer science.”
6. I f you could go back in time and give a piece of
advice to your high school self, what would it
be?
1. “I would tell myself to be more assertive.”
8. “You’re not a freak. You don’t have ADD, You’re
autistic and you’re not broken.”
2. “For the love of God, stop worrying what others will think and ask for help if you need it.”
9. “Start earlier in working on overcoming social
anxiety.”
3. “No one else feels as agitated by the things
that bother you as you do, so you need to tell
people when it happens, because they have
no idea it’s happening otherwise.”
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5. “Don’t be afraid to use the skills you do have
(typing) to communicate your needs to adults
- they love you and they will help you, whatever it takes.
Experiences vary widely depending on each situation, but listening to those who have lived the experience is one way to get learn what may work best
for you.
Dawn Marcotte created ASD-DR.com to help autistic
teens go to college. It provides a searchable database
of over 300 colleges with autism support programs
and advice from autistic college students.
Saturday 2 – Friday 8 April is World Autism Awareness Week!
There are loads of things you can do to support autistic people
– you could take part in Onesie Wednesday™
or organise a pink and purple bake off!
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4. “Hang in there kid. Things will be rough for
awhile, but you’ll become tougher. Everything
will be okay. Nothing is forever.”
10. “Seek help now, don’t wait ‘til college.”
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