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Greta Thunberg calls her autism a “superpower.” Diagnosed with Asperger’s, she’s known for her unwavering focus, direct speech, and refusal to be swayed by social norms—all traits that have made her a formidable climate activist. Her ability to cut through noise and speak truth to power has galvanized millions. Greta’s autism isn’t a footnote—it’s central to her impact. She doesn’t perform activism—she embodies it.  Her clarity is a mirror to a distracted world. Post inspired by Colette McNeil's books on autism:  Choice and Structure for Children with Autism .  Entienda el desafino de -no - en los ninos con autismo ,  and  Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism   by Colette McNeil.  Read more posts about Colette and her books  HERE . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to read an MSI Press book and not have to pay for it? (1) Ask your local library to purc...

Stephen Wiltshire is a British architectural artist with autism and a photographic memory. He can fly over a city once and draw its skyline in stunning detail—down to the number of windows. Diagnosed at age 3, Wiltshire was nonverbal until 5. Art became his language. His autism gave him extraordinary pattern recognition and visual recall, which he channels into breathtaking cityscapes. His mind is a camera; his hand, a brush. Wiltshire’s work invites us to see beauty in precision—and in neurodiversity. Post inspired by Colette McNeil's books on autism:  Choice and Structure for Children with Autism .  Entienda el desafino de -no - en los ninos con autismo ,  and  Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism   by Colette McNeil.  Read more posts about Colette and her books  HERE . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to read an MSI Press book and not have to pay f...

Susan Boyle stunned the world on  Britain’s Got Talent —not just with her voice, but with her story. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome as an adult, she had long struggled with social anxiety and bullying. But her passion for music never wavered. Her autism shaped her emotional depth and intense focus, allowing her to master complex vocal arrangements. Boyle’s rise to fame wasn’t just a triumph of talent—it was a triumph of authenticity. She didn’t fit the mold—and that’s why she broke it. Her success redefined what it means to be a star. Post inspired by Colette McNeil's books on autism:  Choice and Structure for Children with Autism . Entienda el desafino de -no - en los ninos con autismo , and Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with Autism   by Colette McNeil.  Read more posts about Colette and her books  HERE . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to read an MSI Press bo...

  from  Entienda el desafío del -NO- en los niños con autismo  by Colette McNeil No corran  Levanta la mano si alguna vez has estado tratando de contestar un examen de opción múltiple y te detienes repentinamente o, al menos, bajas la velocidad y observas la pregunta más cuidadosamente si está escrita en negativo: “¿Cuál respuesta NO es la correcta?” o peor aún, una doble negación: “¿Qué respuesta no contradice la siguiente oración?” ¿Cómo? Espera, más lento, estoy tratando de encontrar la respuesta incorrecta y la respuesta que concuerda con la oración. ¿Por qué el maestro hizo esta pregunta tan complicada? Mi mano se levanta igual que la tuya y admito haber obtenido varias respuestas malas en mis exámenes a través de toda mi educación. Concentrada, contestando conforme avanzaba en el examen, buscaba las respuestas correctas, no las incorrectas y no leí la pregunta cuidadosamente. Como académicos es nuestra responsabilidad leer cuidadosamente y descifr...