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Autism Saved My Life | Sophie Lavender | TEDxYouth@BrayfordPool

Sophie explores how surviving violent child abuse has shaped her into the person she am today. Autism was her shield and her strength from the toxic narcissistic and violent abuse. Her talk explains the positive and enchanting side to Autism, such as the unique sense if individualism which stopped her from absorbing her father’s toxic traits and behaviour. Sophie looks at the resilience we autistic people have against a world full of fear and the strength we have to truly be ourselves in a society that tries to fit us all into the same shape and box. Sophie Lavender is a professional photographer, film maker and a stand-up comedian. She has a background in media production, marketing, and performing arts having gone to Stage Coach Theatre school. Born and raised in York, she moved to Lincolnshire to start a new life. Shortly before moving to Lincolnshire Sophie was diagnosed with Aspergers (Autistic Spectrum) and in February 2019, was diagnosed with ADHD. When she’s not behind a camera or on stage she loves travelling and exploring the world. Her latest project was a feature length film on Steampunk culture, which was a big hit at the world’s biggest steampunk festival, Weekend at The Asylum. Sophie believe life is all about learning, growing, and exploring new things, and most importantly, loving each other. Libra sun, cancer moon, and Gemini rising. Witty Ravenclaw and token Lesbian. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx