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Autistic Perspectives
Living With Autism: Steven Paterson on Growing Up, Support & Success
Summary
Steven Paterson talks about growing up autistic, the support that made a difference, and what success means to him.
- Length
- 12:18
- Captions
- Captions confirmed unavailable on YouTube
- Transcript
- No transcript available yet
- Produced by
- Autism Broadcasting Media Channel
- Captions confirmed unavailable on YouTube
Key topics
- Autistic perspective
- Growing up
- Support
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Using this video
This is one person's lived experience. It reflects his own story and is not general advice for every autistic person.
Questions to reflect on or discuss
- Which supports did the speaker describe as making a difference, and do any resemble supports you have or want?
- How does the speaker define success, and how would you define it for yourself or your family?
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- Understanding autism: a respectful, plain-language overviewA calm, respectful introduction to autism: what it is, how it can show up, why it is called a spectrum, and where to find trustworthy information.
- Sensory differences and everyday supportA plain-language look at sensory differences many autistic people experience, with practical, low-cost ideas for home, school, and outings.
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