He also joined IFCE’s GDSC chapter, which further exposed him to new people and ideas. Joining GDSC and expanding awareness of neurodiversityĪfter high school, João decided to continue at IFCE for college to focus on computer engineering, where he learned new programming languages and tools like TensorFlow and Flutter. The experience of finding a community convinced him of the need to encourage others to find theirs-and to help build them as well. There, he learned computer science and computer engineering, picking up new programming languages and honing his developer skills.īut most importantly, he felt he had “discovered his place.” His success at IFCE solving problems, using new tools, and working successfully with others soon outweighed his fears about meeting new people and not fitting in. Instead of attending a traditional high school, which he felt would not play to his natural talents and strengths, João decided to study at IFCE, a technical college that also offered a high school program. This newfound understanding of how his mind works helped guide him on his educational path as well as career direction. Yet despite how relatively common ASD is, the wide diversity of the condition and misunderstandings about neurodiversity can still make it difficult to diagnose. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 out of every 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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“I was reborn to a full life shortly after I received this diagnosis,” he said in a video he made about his experiences as a person with ASD. Far from being a limitation, the realization gave him a new perspective on his intellectual strengths-such as his ability to perceive mathematical concepts in a highly visual way and his capacity for logical thinking and computer programming. When he was eventually diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, he was actually relieved. He often felt overwhelmed by physical sensations and missed social cues. As a child in Brazil, João Victor Ipirajá, lead of the Google Student Developer Club (GDSC) at the Federal Institute of Science and Technology of Ceará (IFCE), knew he was different. Yet, the experience can also be illuminating. Perceiving that one is not like everyone else can be painful. Interested? In our experience, a true commitment to this vision, combined with effective execution, is the key to success.Posted by Rodrigo Hirooka, Regional Lead for Brazil Developer Communities
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