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  2. List of autistic fictional characters - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of fictional characters that have been explicitly described within the work in which they appear, or otherwise by the author, as being on the autism spectrum. It is not intended to include speculation. Autistic people involved in the work may be mentioned in footnotes.

  3. Autism in popular culture - Wikipedia

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    Singer's 1998 thesis Odd People In: The Birth of Community Amongst People on the Autistic Spectrum, [33] wherein she had first coined the term neurodiversity, was republished as Neurodiversity: The Birth of an Idea in September 2017. [34] Pablo is a British pre-school children's TV program about an autistic boy. It was first aired in October 2017.

  4. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. [2] Language can influence individuals' perception of disabled people and disability. [3]

  5. Inclusive classroom - Wikipedia

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    Inclusive classroom is a term used within American pedagogy to describe a classroom in which all students, irrespective of their abilities or skills, are welcomed holistically. It is built on the notion that being in a non-segregated classroom will better prepare special-needs students for later life.

  6. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), or simply autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder "characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities". [11] Sensory abnormalities are also included in the diagnostic manuals ...

  7. 'Parenthood' told a flawed autism story. This time, Jason ...

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    With 'As We See It,' TV's king of the family drama made certain that the perspectives of people on the spectrum ... "There's a lot that is written about children with autism, but the idea of ...

  8. Special education - Wikipedia

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    Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a range of conditions. These conditions involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. Autism is a disability that impairs the social interactions and communication skills of a person.

  9. 8 amazing people with autism - AOL

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    1. Susan Boyle. The Scottish singer became an international star after appearing on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009. Boyle was diagnosed with a Asperger Syndrome - a form of autism - later in life.