California MAP
California MAP
Working Together

Autism Acceptance: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mind-matters-menninger/202204/autism-acceptance-great-minds-don-t-think-alike

Autism Acceptance Month – a shift from the prior messaging of April as Autism Awareness Month reflects the importance of making space for all kinds of minds, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article

  • We need neurodiverse thinkers in our world.
  • There are three defined types of specialist thinking related to ASD: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, and verbal thinkers.
  • Each type has many strengths and adaptable qualities.