Thread by @JHMarble

I just told a class of autistic #DataScience students that they “regressed” from last week.

I MEANT their story-telling wasn’t as strong as last week’s presentation. But, being autistic myself, I cringed at my accidental word choice.

They WERE amazing this week, though.

🙌❤️♾

If you’re unfamiliar, as children, autistic kids are often measured by how they progress or “regress” based on neurotypical milestones.

So, “regressed” is not not exactly the preferred word I’d want to use.

BTW...the adaptability of this cohort has been amazing (amazing). #COVID_19 meant we had to switch from in-person instruction to online teaching mid-way through.

Never accept that autistic people are “inflexible”. We can be wildly flexible when people meet us where we are.

One module I teach in the course is the #FutureOfWork: how oncoming pressures will change how we work. In preparing for that, adaptability is key.

I’m so proud of this cohort for mastering that skill during this unique time we’re in.

#GoTeam