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Name for school project on autism

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otrivin

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Hi! Hope my question is ok.

I'm looking for a short and concise title for a school project on autism. The project is about raising awareness and understanding for children living with autism. Within the project we discuss different forms of "platforms" for children and their parents, designed according to their needs.

We also want to invite professionals for lectures with the purpose to spread information on autism for individuals living with autism, teachers, and for different actors of society working with public health.

Any suggestions? All ideas are welcomed.
 
I’m sorry. I was thinking normal as in how I try to act normal as in neurotypical. I don’t know what normal is, which is part of my problem I guess.
I don’t think not normal as a bad thing, but it does make it hard to fit in.
I didn’t mean for it to be upsetting or offensive.
 
"Thinking Sideways"
"The Many Coloured Mind"
Both of which were close contenders for the name of my YouTube channel :)
 
When I was thinking about doing a program, I was gonna go with "The Truth about Autism" but but the ones with the myths and the masks are catchier. Good luck with this project!
 
Mr Allen said:
No way! Some people think Autistic people aren't "normal" anyway, and you definitely don't want to compound that.

This is the sort of thing that winds me up immensely, I mean come on, define "normal"?!
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Isn't something diagnosable, by definition, not normal? I could be wrong, but if it weren't a deviation, it wouldn't be labeled? We even use a variation of the word "normal" on this forum all the time. NT means "neuro-typical," which means we're not neuro-typical. "Typical" is a synonym for normal, I think? And in case you weren't aware, you seem to be offended frequently.
 
nor·mal
ˈnôrməl/







adjective

  1. conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
    "it's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food"
    synonyms:usual, standard, ordinary, customary, conventional, habitual, accustomed, expected, wonte
  2. noun
  3. the usual, average, or typical state or condition
u·nique
yo͞oˈnēk/
adjective
adjective: unique
  1. 1.
    being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
    "the situation was unique in modern politics"
    synonyms: distinctive, distinct, individual, special, idiosyncratic; More
    • particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.
      "a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet"
      synonyms: remarkable, special, singular, exceptional, noteworthy, notable, extraordinary;
 
Fino said:
Isn't something diagnosable, by definition, not normal? I could be wrong, but if it weren't a deviation, it wouldn't be labeled? We even use a variation of the word "normal" on this forum all the time. NT means "neuro-typical," which means we're not neuro-typical. "Typical" is a synonym for normal, I think? And in case you weren't aware, you seem to be offended frequently.
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I see your point, but on the other hand, not so long ago homosexuality was also considered a diagnosable condition for which you could be "cured" by means like chemical castration (as in Alan Turing's case) or even imprisoned. In some parts of the world it is still seen as deviancy and punishable by law.
Because gay people are in the minority, do we have a right to treat them or regard them as "not normal?" because their gender preference is different to the "sexuality-typical" heterosexual majority? The gay community has fought for the acceptance of their difference with great success, even if there is some way to go. We are at the beginning of the same struggle to be seen as just another expression of nature's diversity in human design, rather than an "abnormal" aberration.
 
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