Northern Colorado Assessment Center

I always start parent interviews by asking caregivers to share about a child’s strengths. Often, these strengths are common Autism characteristics and parents are surprised when I share that with them!

Common responses are:
• They are very smart
• They are independent and can figure out how to get things around the house they want, often in creative ways
• They have an amazing memory and can remember specific details
• They study how things work or learn and memorize tons of facts about topics they enjoy
• They know all of their letters, numbers, and shapes - or can even read words early on
• They are very neat and organized
• They can navigate through technology very easily

And so much more! What are some more strengths you see?!? 👇🏼

I had to use this image earlier this week to explain neurodiversity and Autism. Anyone else have to use images to explain what they mean?

-Rae