The Autism Friendly Communities initiative follows a series of principles aimed at fostering autism inclusion and empowerment in local communities. These are referred to as the Autism Friendly Town Commitment and includes: Creating a 3-year charter inclusion plan undergoing understandable training Each participating club, community group, schools and business must create a social story. Undergo an Environmental evaluation Participating businesses must be assistance dog-friendly The community must commit to enacting at least one change in the community
Autistic people are often direct and straightforward in how they communicate, avoiding generic conversation topics in favour of topics they find meaningful. This can result in giving a false impression of bluntness or disinterest, when they are simply being honest and to the point.
Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability or difference which relates to how a person communicates and interacts with others, and how they experience the world around them.
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Due to differences in eye contact, an autistic person might look away from the person they are speaking to. It doesn't mean the person doesn't want to speak to you, it's just part of how they prefer to communicate.
It is common for autistic individuals to report difficulty tolerating every day sensations such as smells, background noise, or the sensation of clothes. Small changes to the Sensory and physical environment can support autistic people to access and participate in community activities.
Famous People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Dan Aykroyd - Actor and Film Writer Albert Einstein - Scientist & Mathematician. ... Daryl Hannah - Actress & Environmental ... Anthony Hopkins - Actor. ... Tim Burton – Movie Director. ... Henry Cavendish – Scientist.
