Name: What I've learned from my autistic brothers
Uploaded: 2012-11-02T15:03:34Z
Duration: 5 min 3 s
Description: 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.

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.

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

What I've learned from my autistic brothers

Autism, a complex brain disorder, manifests uniquely in individuals, affecting social communication and learning skills.

The pursuit of normality undermines potential; embracing differences and individual gifts can lead to extraordinary lives.

Every 20 minutes, someone is diagnosed with autism. Despite being one of the fastest-growing disorders, it has no known cure.