Lyfta storyworld: Choose Your Character - United Kingdom

Teaching materials in this storyworld explain neurodiversity and autism and examine how neurodiverse minds like Arlo's might work. Rich media articles explore ways that we can all be more inclusive of people with autism, consider their individuality and be conscious of the different ways they might process information.

Arlo uses something called Cosplay as a way to help with their self-identity. Cosplay is a community where young people usually dress up as characters, mostly from anime, games and TV shows. For Arlo, who says they are not always "comfortable in their own skin", it's a way to express their identity, to socialise and to feel like they belong. Cosplay is also a coping mechanism for Arlo, and allowing them to portray themselves onto fictional characters has helped with finding their identity.