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We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

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Warm-up Questions

What does the title suggest about being different?
In what ways can being different be a good thing?
What do you think makes someone “awesome”?

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We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

Being different and finding a book about it (00:00 – 01:20)

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1. What does the speaker say he has worn since a young age to show he is different?

Only black clothes
A costume every day
Different colored socks and two different shoes
A special hat

2. What does the book cover say?

“You’re weird.”
“Be quiet.”
“You’re perfect.”
“Be normal.”

3. Who does the speaker introduce as one of his best friends?

A neighbor
Steven
A soccer coach
His teacher

We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

How the friendship began and what autism means (01:20 – 02:50)

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1. Where did the speaker’s mom first meet Steven?

At a soccer game
At a movie theater
In a high school cafeteria
In a bookstore

2. What did Steven say he would do every day after getting the phone number?

Call every day
Buy lunch
Visit after school
Send a letter

3. Which ability does the speaker mention that Steven has?

He can speak many languages
He can fix computers
He can memorize every phone number he has ever heard
He can drive a car very well

We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

Funny memories and the main message (02:50 – 04:40)

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1. What does Steven shout when a firetruck passes?

“Let’s run away.”
“I want to be a fireman.”
“Firetrucks are scary.”
“I want to be a firetruck.”

2. What game does the speaker say they play where Steven always hides in closets?

Hide-and-seek
Chess
Soccer
Tag

3. What is the speaker’s main point about autism near the end?

People with autism should be kept separate
Autism is a disease that must be cured
Only children can have autism
Autism doesn’t need a cure, like freckles don’t need a cure

We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

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1. What is the overall message of the talk?

Everyone should try to fit in as much as possible
Books are the best way to solve problems
Friendships are not important
Being different can be positive, and you should be yourself

2. Why does the speaker describe Steven as “perfect the way he is”?

Because Steven is the same as everyone else
Because Steven is famous
Because differences are not necessarily problems that need fixing
Because Steven never makes mistakes

3. Which example best supports the idea that Steven is included as part of the family?

He works in a bookstore
He owns a firetruck
He writes a book
He is included in family dinners and has sleepovers

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

We Are All Different – and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

What is one way you are different from other people, and how do you feel about it?
Do you agree with the speaker’s comparison: “we don’t need a cure for autism… like we don’t need a cure for freckles”? Why or why not?
What are some ways schools or communities can help people feel included?
The speaker says: “Don’t be afraid to stand out.” When is it easy to stand out, and when is it hard?