How autism freed me to be myself

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November 21, 2014 Today’s TED Talk Rosie King: How autism freed me to be myself 06:08 minutes · TEDMED 2014 "People are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label," says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being normal? She sounds a clarion call for every kid, parent, teacher and person to celebrate uniqueness. It's a soaring testament to the potential of human diversity. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Advice to help you be a great parent Kids don't come with a manual, and parents don't get grades to affirm they're doing things right. These talks speak to the complexities of parenthood, offering unusual insights and hard-won advice. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 2:34:33 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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