How To Survive In The Neurotypical World
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These are the Power Point slides from my last speaking engagement at the Penn Autism Network Conference 4/23/10
Transcript of How To Survive In The Neurotypical World
YOU CAN SURVIVE IN THE NT WORLD
AND FIND YOUR PLACE IN IT
SELF AWARENESS IS THE KEY TO SURVIVING
IN THE NT WORLD
IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU!
THE 3 K’S FOR CREATING A PLAN
•Know What You Want•Know What You Have•Know What Action Is Needed
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA OR VISION
The Clearer the Picture
The Stronger the Desire
The More Motivated You Will Be In Achieving Your Goal
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
Understanding Yourself Is the
Key to a Rewarding Life
Understanding Yourself Is the
Key to a Rewarding Life
KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE
THE RECIPE FOR WORKING TOWARDS A GOAL
•TIME•EFFORT•ORGANIZATION
THE MORE ORGANIZED YOU ARE
THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES FOR SURVIVAL IN THE NT WORLD
KNOW WHAT ACTION IS NEEDED
THE ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
THE ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
A PLAN IS INEFFECTIVE
UNLESS YOU ACT ON IT!
REALISTIC TIME FRAME
STEPS
CLEARLY DEFINED GOAL
A Good Plan Contains
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SOCIAL INTERACTION
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR EXPRESSIONS
AND LEARN TO READ THOSE FROM OTHERS
WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION?
THINK & PRACTICE FOR A MONTH!
EYE CONTACT IS IMPORTANTEYE CONTACT IS IMPORTANT
•CREATE TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
•ACCURATELY READ OTHER PEOPLE
•CREATE TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
•ACCURATELY READ OTHER PEOPLE
HAPPINESS
ANGER
DISGUST
SADNESS
FEAR
SURPRISE
PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED TO
•THOSE WHO ARE CONFIDENT
•POSITIVE PEOPLE
AVOID PERFECTIONISM
Perfectionism inhibits good ideas
The way to gain experience is by making mistakes
The way to avoid mistakes is through experience
EXAMPLES OF POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
EXAMPLES OF POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
• I CAN CHANGE
• I WILL SUCCEED IN OBTAINING MY GOALS
• SOMETHING GOOD WILL COME FROM THIS SITUATION
• I CAN CHANGE
• I WILL SUCCEED IN OBTAINING MY GOALS
• SOMETHING GOOD WILL COME FROM THIS SITUATION
PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED TO
•THOSE WHO ARE CONFIDENT
•POSITIVE PEOPLE
•THOSE WITH COMMON INTERESTS
IT’S IMPORTANT TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUPS
We need people to assist and enrich our lives
YOUR SURVIVAL IN THE NEUROTYPICAL WORLD YOUR SURVIVAL IN THE NEUROTYPICAL WORLD
DEPENDS ON HOW WELL YOU DEAL WITH CHANGES THAT OCCUR
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
DEPENDS ON HOW WELL YOU DEAL WITH CHANGES THAT OCCUR
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
LETTING GO OF THE PAST LETTING GO OF THE PAST
IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS SELF ACCEPTANCE
IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS SELF ACCEPTANCE
EXPECT CHANGEEXPECT CHANGE
IT CAN COME AT ANY TIMEIT CAN COME AT ANY TIME
Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the
things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the
wisdom to the know the difference.
LET GO OF HOW LIFE SHOULD BE AND FOCUS ON LIFE AS IT IS
LET GO OF HOW LIFE SHOULD BE AND FOCUS ON LIFE AS IT IS
TAKE THE SITUATION AS IT COMESTAKE THE SITUATION AS IT COMES
Expect events beyond your control not to turn
out as you imagine
Expect events beyond your control not to turn
out as you imagine
WE MAKE CHANGES WHEN WE ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR
PERSONAL SITUATION
WE MAKE CHANGES WHEN WE ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR
PERSONAL SITUATION
• Patience
• Endurance
• Determination
• Persistence
ARE ALL NEEDED TO MAKE YOUR GOALS REALITYARE ALL NEEDED TO MAKE YOUR GOALS REALITY
YOU CAN SURVIVE IN THE NT WORLD
AND FIND YOUR PLACE IN IT
