What it's really like to have autism

Name: What it's really like to have autism
Uploaded: 2020-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 9 min
Description: "Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum.

TED-Ed Weekend 2020Feb 20209 min2217555 views

Speaker

Ethan LisiAutism advocate | TED-Ed speaker sharing authentic lived experiences

About this talk

"Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum.