KindTree Productions - Positive attributes of Autism

Positive attributes of Autism include:

• extreme focus on areas of interest,

• inductive approach to thinking,

• social directness,

• attention to detail

• ability to distinguish subtle differences in sensory input--such as flavors, scents or musical timbres.

Autism can adversely affect the following areas:　

• verbal and non-verbal communication - delayed language skills, difficulty reading non-verbal cues, echolalia, peculiar vocal modulation;　
• executive function - difficulty changing focus quickly, multi-tasking, navigating transitions, tuning out obnoxious stimuli, poor working memory;
• social cognitive - difficulty with joint attention, being flexible about changes;　
• sensory integration - difficulty tolerating certain lighting conditions or colors, odors, timbres, flavors and textures;
• coordination and balance challenges

You can support people living with Autism by:

• be understanding if you witness a public outburst

• learn to react with calmness and patience

• recognize how much alike we really are

• donate to KindTree and support our programs

• volunteer for camp

• purchase art cards from our web site

• wear a celebratory "Autism Rocks" T-shirt!

Positive attributes of Autism include:

Autism can adversely affect the following areas:

You can support people living with Autism by:

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Positive attributes of Autism include:

Autism can adversely affect the following areas:

You can support people living with Autism by:

Art Show Shopping

KindTree - Autism Rocks Merchandise

Featured Artwork

Check out our Sale Items!

Seasonal Designs

Browse News

Upcoming Events

News Headlines

Active Sponsors

Autism can adversely affect the following areas:　

KindTree -
Autism Rocks Merchandise