These are the Power Point slides from my last speaking engagement at the Penn Autism Network Conference 4/23/10

1. HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE NEUROTYPICAL WORLD Jason Zervoudakes Self Advocate

2. YOU CAN SURVIVE IN THE NT WORLD AND FIND YOUR PLACE IN IT

3. SELF AWARENESS IS THE KEY TO SURVIVING IN THE NT WORLD IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU!

5. IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA OR VISION The Clearer the Picture The Stronger the Desire The More Motivated You Will Be In Achieving Your Goal KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

6. Understanding Yourself Is the Key to a Rewarding Life KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE

8. THE MORE ORGANIZED YOU ARE THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES FOR SURVIVAL IN THE NT WORLD KNOW WHAT ACTION IS NEEDED

9. THE ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY

11. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SOCIAL INTERACTION YOU MUST BE ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR EXPRESSIONS AND LEARN TO READ THOSE FROM OTHERS

12. WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION? THINK & PRACTICE FOR A MONTH!

14. HAPPINESS ANGER DISGUST SADNESS FEAR SURPRISE

16. AVOID PERFECTIONISM Perfectionism inhibits good ideas The way to gain experience is by making mistakes The way to avoid mistakes is through experience

20. IT’S IMPORTANT TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUPS We need people to assist and enrich our lives

21. YOUR SURVIVAL IN THE NEUROTYPICAL WORLD DEPENDS ON HOW WELL YOU DEAL WITH CHANGES THAT OCCUR IN EVERYDAY LIFE

22. LETTING GO OF THE PAST IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS SELF ACCEPTANCE

23. EXPECT CHANGE IT CAN COME AT ANY TIME

24. Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to the know the difference.

25. LET GO OF HOW LIFE SHOULD BE AND FOCUS ON LIFE AS IT IS

26. TAKE THE SITUATION AS IT COMES Expect events beyond your control not to turn out as you imagine

28. YOU CAN SURVIVE IN THE NT WORLD AND FIND YOUR PLACE IN IT