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The Times: Sometimes I wish I was more autistic
The Times: Sometimes I wish I was more autistic

I found this extremely interesting. I know a few adults and children with high functioning autism.

The scientist Dr Camilla Pang considers autism to be her superpower. What sets her apart from ‘neuro-typical’ people also helps her to explain their emotions

Dr Camilla Pang tells an instructive story about how her brain works. One day, when she was a child, she answered the phone at home. The conversation went as follows: “Hi Millie, is your mum there?”

“Yes,” she replied, and hung up.

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Education, Health, Higher Education, Maths, Media Article, Medicine, ScienceSarah NorrisLando EducationDr Camilla Pang, autism, high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, autism spectrum, Asperger’s syndrome, generalised anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, scientist, neuro-typical, superpower, “neurodiverse” brain, devising strategies, strategies, PhD, PhD in biochemistry, biochemistry, University College London, post-doctoral scientist of translational bioinformatics, post-doctoral scientist, bioinformaticsComment
America's 14-year-old 'Top Young Scientist' has a plan to fight superbug diseases
America's 14-year-old 'Top Young Scientist' has a plan to fight superbug diseases

Your average American 14-year-old just started his or her freshman year in high school. They might be trying out for their school basketball team for winter sports or they could be auditioning for the school play.

But Kara Fan is not your run-of-the-mill 14-year-old. She is America’s Top Young Scientist.

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Education, Health, Media Article, Medicine, STEAM, STEM, ScienceSarah NorrisLando EducationAmerica, freshman, America's Top Young Scientist, science, scientist, Kara Fan, liquid bandage, antibiotics, UN study, bacteria, nano silver, bandageComment