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Seeing the World, and Contributing to it, Through a Different Neurodiverse Spectrum, and the Richness that comes with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvvrme5WIwA This video (link above) from a real life story and perspective of an autistic lady of the RICHNESS   which  NEURODIVERSITY can bring to the world, and the acceptance & embracing of the autism part of every autistic.  We have a lot to bring to the world due to our unique experiences which are perhaps unique to the (Neuro)divergent. Some of the great inventions which has moved our society/world forward by autistic brains. To me, the pivotal milestone for this woman is captured starting from 07:50 part of the video. She talk about her discovery of Asperger's Syndrome .  This reminded me of myself - diagnosed late in life (so was she), then able to look back at my life with a different view, from a different lens, with a clearer vision ,  to be able to make sense of my experiences (be it the good, the bad or the ugly, the rich and the poor, the usual and the unique, the ordinary and the o...

Progress in Purple Parade, and my Poem in Tribute

Purple Parade 2019 is specially significant because of some improvements/enhancements made to the event, to live out the spirit of the event and to listen to the voices of the persons with disabilities. I wrote this Poem in Tribute to Purple Parade 2019 Purple Parade 2019 Progression, Perspectives and Purpose By: Wesley Loh Purple Parade (PP) ,for many people with special needs (PWSNs), is a special Occasion We approach it each year, and playing our part, with Enthusiasm Right from even before the actual day, during periods of campaign Activation A special segment added this year (2019), called Conversations   Serving nice Refreshments More importantly, hearing the voices of us PWSNs who serve as Inclusion Ambassadors, sharing our life stories with Passion And the PWSN Panellists who impart words of Wisdom Creating a platform for many to Learn Hopefully the things Ambassadors and Panellists shared gave some Revelation Then to the Carnival we all proceeded to...

Progress in Purple Parade, and my Poem in Tribute

Purple Parade 2019 is specially significant because of some improvements/enhancements made to the event, to live out the spirit of the event and to listen to the voices of the persons with disabilities. I wrote this Poem in Tribute to Purple Parade 2019 Purple Parade 2019 Progression, Perspectives and Purpose By: Wesley Loh Purple Parade (PP) ,for many people with special needs (PWSNs), is a special Occasion We approach it each year, and playing our part, with Enthusiasm Right from even before the actual day, during periods of campaign Activation A special segment added this year (2019), called Conversations   Serving nice Refreshments More importantly, hearing the voices of us PWSNs who serve as Inclusion Ambassadors, sharing our life stories with Passion And the PWSN Panellists who impart words of Wisdom Creating a platform for many to Learn Hopefully the things Ambassadors and Panellists shared gave some Revelation Then to the Carnival we all proceeded to...