Noticing that feeling different is a common experience.
Exploring what it means to be true to yourself and express who you are.
Thinking about how all communication styles and ways of being are worth celebrating.
Considering how the people around us can either support or discourage our sense of self.
Reflecting on what it feels like when someone sees and values you for who you truly are.
Delta Goodrem speaks with a young person on The Assembly, an interview show hosted by autistic people. The young person describes feeling like a square peg in a round hole, meaning they feel different or out of place. Delta responds by saying that more people feel that way than most people realise. She encourages the young person to embrace what makes them who they are. The conversation ends with Delta telling the young person to never let anyone dull their light.
• What is something about yourself that you feel proud of?
• What does it mean to you to shine bright in your own way?
• Is there someone in your life who helps you feel good about who you are?
• What might it feel like if someone tried to change the way you communicate or express yourself?
• How could you let someone know you appreciate something about them?
• What is one thing you would want others to know about who you are?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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