[image description: an inforgraph titled "What Pathologising Autism Looks Like" the description says "Four groups were presented this image of 10 year old Cadence's creation. Over 380 comments were received from the groups. This is a summary of those responses." Underneath is a picture of numerous toys lined up within a circle, branching outwards in wiggly lines. A sticker pasted at the corner of the photo says "I am Cadence" with a heart.
Group 1 (Mums Group of Typically Developing Children)
"Beautiful". "Gorgeous colours". "A piece of art". "Love it, it reminds me of a 3D zen tangle". What a great display of patience".
Group 2 (Neurotypical Led Support Group for Parents of Autistic Children)
"Its sad they don't know how to play". "My kid does this too, it's so frustrating". "Yep, my kid is always making a mess too".
Group 3 (Autistic Led Support group for parents of Autistic children)
"Wow, that's a kid with determination". "Epic". "I just love the creativity". "So beautiful and artistic".
Group 4 (Professionals Led Autism Education Group)
"ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) can help with developing more appropriate play skills". "I would use the interest in the toys to direct mutual attention and unwanted behaviour". /end id]