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Playlist: The autism spectrum (11 talks)

Explore the science of autism -- and listen to the stories of people who live with it.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_autism_spectrum

Amy Price Azano: The ruralities of autism

In this eye-opening talk, Dr. Amy Price Azano speaks up for rural families who live with developmental differences such as autism. Many current therapies for autism require frequent visits to doctors and specialists, with plenty of online research to boot. But the realities of rural life -- remote homes, few doctors, bad internet -- make it too ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_price_azano_the_ruralities_of_autism

Steve Silberman: The forgotten history of autism

Decades ago, few pediatricians had heard of autism. In 1975, 1 in 5,000 kids was estimated to have it. Today, 1 in 68 is on the autism spectrum. What caused this steep rise? Steve Silberman points to “a perfect storm of autism awareness” — a pair of psychologists with an accepting view, an unexpected pop culture moment and a new clinical test. B...
https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_silberman_the_forgotten_history_of_autism

Ami Klin: A new way to diagnose autism

Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve the lives of everyone affected, but the complex network of causes make it incredibly difficult to predict. At TEDxPeachtree, Ami Klin describes a new early detection method that uses eye-tracking technologies to gauge babies' social engagement skills and reliably measure their risk of devel...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ami_klin_a_new_way_to_diagnose_autism

Ethan Lisi: What it's really like to have autism

"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.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ethan_lisi_what_it_s_really_like_to_have_autism

Wendy Chung: Autism — what we know (and what we don't know yet)

In this factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps interlocking, causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis, Chung and her team look at what we've learned through studies, treatments and careful listening.
https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet

Carina Morillo: To understand autism, don't look away

Carina Morillo knew almost nothing about autism when her son Ivan was diagnosed -- only that he didn't speak or respond to words, and that she had to find other ways to connect with him. She shares how she learned to help her son thrive by being curious along with him. (In Spanish with English subtitles)
https://www.ted.com/talks/carina_morillo_to_understand_autism_don_t_look_away

Rosie King: How autism freed me to be myself

“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...
https://www.ted.com/talks/rosie_king_how_autism_freed_me_to_be_myself

Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky...
https://www.ted.com/talks/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds

Stuart Duncan: How I use Minecraft to help kids with autism

The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and self-expression for kids who sometimes behave a bit differently than their peers (and who might be singled out elsewhe...
https://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_duncan_how_i_use_minecraft_to_help_kids_with_autism

Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius

Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam Ockelford, explains his student's unique relationship to music, while Paravicini shows how he has ripped up th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_paravicini_and_adam_ockelford_in_the_key_of_genius

Carina Morillo | TED Speaker

Carina Morillo is an advocate for the social inclusion of people with autism.
Autism advocate
https://www.ted.com/speakers/carina_morillo

Michael Specter: The danger of science denial

Vaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_specter_the_danger_of_science_denial

Ami Klin | TED Speaker

Ami Klin is an award winning autism spectrum disorder researcher finding new avenues for early diagnosis.
Autism researcher
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ami_klin

Daniel Tammet | TED Speaker

Daniel Tammet is the author of "Born on a Blue Day," about his life with high-functioning autistic savant syndrome. He runs the language-learning site Optimnem, and his new book is "Embracing the Wide Sky: A Tour Across the Horizons of the Mind."
Linguist, educator
https://www.ted.com/speakers/daniel_tammet

Pawan Sinha: How brains learn to see

Pawan Sinha details his groundbreaking research into how the brain's visual system develops. Sinha and his team provide free vision-restoring treatment to children born blind, and then study how their brains learn to interpret visual data. The work offers insights into neuroscience, engineering and even autism.
https://www.ted.com/talks/pawan_sinha_how_brains_learn_to_see

Steve Silberman | TED Speaker

Steve Silberman is a writer and contributing editor for Wired who covers science and society. His newest book explores neurodiversity and the link between autism and genius.
Writer and editor
https://www.ted.com/speakers/steve_silberman

Wendy Chung | TED Speaker

At the Simons Foundation, Wendy Chung is working to characterize behavior, brain structure and function in people with genetic variations that may relate to autism.
Geneticist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/wendy_chung

Faith Jegede Cole: What I've learned from my autistic brothers

Faith Jegede tells the moving and funny story of growing up with her two brothers, both autistic -- and both extraordinary. In this talk from the TED Talent Search, she reminds us to pursue a life beyond what is normal.
https://www.ted.com/talks/faith_jegede_cole_what_i_ve_learned_from_my_autistic_brothers

Stuart Duncan | TED Speaker

Stuart Duncan is the creator of AutCraft, the first Minecraft server for children with autism and their families.
Web developer
https://www.ted.com/speakers/stuart_duncan

Ethan Lisi | TED Speaker

Ethan Lisi believes we are all different and unique in our own way.
Neurodiversity advocate
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ethan_lisi

Playlist: Unheard and forgotten stories (5 talks)

Fascinating, little-known stories about some of the biggest happenings in history.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/unheard_and_forgotten_stories

Jenna Schilstra: In defense of emojis

A simple emoji can help clarify and amplify subtext so that we can better understand each other, but their benefits extend far beyond enhancing our daily texts and emails. Marketing analyst and avid emoji-defender Jenna Schilstra demonstrates how these pictograms are being used in new ways, like helping abused children describe complex emotions,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jenna_schilstra_in_defense_of_emojis

Rosie King | TED Speaker

Rosie King challenges stereotypes of people with autism and contextualizes the issue by asking us, “Why be normal?”
Storytelling activist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/rosie_king

Playlist: A love letter to misfits (7 talks)

To those who feel like they don't belong: there is beauty in being a misfit.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/a_love_letter_to_misfits

Playlist: For those who want to break out of their shell (8 talks)

Ready for a change? Let these talks help you move out of your comfort zone and embrace the beauty of sharing who you are with the world.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/for_those_who_want_to_break_ou

Playlist: Talks for when you feel like no one appreciates you (7 talks)

For those bleak moments when you need a reminder of how appreciated you are.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_when_you_feel_like_n

Thomas Insel | TED Speaker

The Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Thomas Insel supports research that will help us understand, treat and even prevent mental disorders.
Neuroscientist and psychiatrist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/thomas_insel

Ajit Narayanan | TED Speaker

Ajit Narayanan is the inventor of Avaz, an affordable, tablet-based communication device for people who are speech-impaired.
Visual grammar engine inventor
https://www.ted.com/speakers/ajit_narayanan

Jim Simons | TED Speaker

After astonishing success as a mathematician, code breaker and billionaire hedge fund manager, Jim Simons is mastering yet another field: philanthropy.
Philanthropist, mathematician
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jim_simons
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