Watch Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Patrons explain what its really like being autistic and how you can support autistic people. This video was created thanks to support from MariaMarina Foundation. www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

The Aspire program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children helps children, teens and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder develop the skills necessary to live full, independent lives. We asked Aspire participants five questions about autism. Their answers will surprise and enlighten you. Produced by Atlantic Public Media (www.atlantic.org) for Massachusetts General Hospital's Aspire program. Animation by Hannah Jacobs. Music by Stellwagen Symphonette and Podington Bear. To learn more about Aspire, visit: http://www.massgeneral.org/children/aspire/overview.aspx

“People are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label,” says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being normal? She sounds a clarion call for every kid, parent, teacher and person to celebrate uniqueness. It’s a soaring testament to the potential of human diversity. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate Follow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector