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# Consider your special interests. Special interests are a clear upside of autism: you have an incredible memory about these facts, intense focus, and the ability to act like a walking encyclopedia of information whenever you want. You also get to have a lot of fun doing the things you love. | # Consider your special interests. Special interests are a clear upside of autism: you have an incredible memory about these facts, intense focus, and the ability to act like a walking encyclopedia of information whenever you want. You also get to have a lot of fun doing the things you love. | ||
#* Most non-autistic people would be jealous of the way you can recall and discuss information. | #* Most non-autistic people would be jealous of the way you can recall and discuss information. | ||
| − | # Read about the social model of disability. The social model holds that disability is not caused by defects in the brain or body, but by society's failure to accommodate and accept a certain variation.<ref name="rf16">http://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/our-brand/social-model-of-disability</ref><ref name="rf17"> | + | # Read about the social model of disability. The social model holds that disability is not caused by defects in the brain or body, but by society's failure to accommodate and accept a certain variation.<ref name="rf16">http://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/our-brand/social-model-of-disability</ref><ref name="rf17">https://pwd.org.au/resources/disability-info/social-model-of-disability/</ref><ref>https://www.mapleservices.com.au/the-ultimate-guide-to-inclusive-language-for-disabilities/</ref> |
#* For example, most nearsighted people are not disabled: they are fully accommodated within society (glasses, contacts), and have the same opportunities that non-nearsighted people have. Their body can't do the same things, but technology makes up for that, so it is not an issue. | #* For example, most nearsighted people are not disabled: they are fully accommodated within society (glasses, contacts), and have the same opportunities that non-nearsighted people have. Their body can't do the same things, but technology makes up for that, so it is not an issue. | ||
