Autism awareness
Day One
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Day Two
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Day Three
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days four and five
The articles below discuss certain types of jobs at which some people with autism excel. There are many other fields where they can be successful. There are many people with autism in our community, and it is important for people who are "neuro-typical" and people with autism to learn how to work together to make our organizations, businesses, and communities as successful as possible. The bottom line is we all have different talents and different quirks, and we need to learn how to work with one another for the best outcomes for all.
After you both of these articles, what similarities do you notice between Tajiri and the employees described in the first article? What differences do you notice? In what ways are Tajiri and the other other workers described in these articles similar to just about anyone?
After you both of these articles, what similarities do you notice between Tajiri and the employees described in the first article? What differences do you notice? In what ways are Tajiri and the other other workers described in these articles similar to just about anyone?
The article refers to people with Asperger's syndrome. That term is no longer used, and people who were formally considered to be people with Aspergers are now considered to be people with autism. It is correct/preferred to use the term "a person with autism" rather than "an autistic person" when referring to someone.