One of my biggest values is creative expression, because it can be used to communicate who you are, what you believe, how you feel and think, etc. when words fail. Sometimes it can be tough to fully express yourself, especially if you're on the spectrum, or otherwise nuerodivergent, like me. So, having all these different mediums like art and music can be very beneficial in establishing some form of connection between us and the outside world, and can even be a gateway to forming connections with other people. It's the main reason why Halloween is my favorite holiday. A whole mess of people getting together to express themselves through their costumes, decorations, music, and even food.

Abraham Maslow first introduced the concept in the 1950's. He stressed the importance of focusing on the positive qualities in people, as opposed to treating them as a "bag of symptoms".

Steve – I tend to feel a little more like the eagle. I’m comfortable being a leader and enjoy having conversations with people to learn something new. I also feel there is a bit of a chameleon in me because I do feel nervous when I’m in a new situation and meeting someone for the first time.

Tabitha - Growing up I was more of a chameleon... I thought adults were very much "up there" and scary. And other people... friends. Didn't feel comfortable in my own skin, or what color to be.

Casta - When I was a toddler, I didn't care about anything. Now I need to make more of an effort to think about what to wear, and who to be friends with.