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Improving events for autism

Improving events for autism ‘Welcoming autistic people’ is a new free guide, devised to educate and make astronomy events and activities more e fl xible and accommodating for people with autism. Sue Bowler takes a look. Top tips for interacting with autistic people About autism Find out more Autism, special interests and STEM My experience The National Autistic Society surveyed over 7,000 autistic people and their A fu at m isili m eis s a to lifelong disability T th ha at na k fy fe oc u ts for ta Tk hie ng na th tu e re tim of e st o o me e read nvtih ron is me guin dte. s – W ne oiho sy, pe it has improved your Autistic people can become experts in By increasing understanding in education Camilla Pang, scientist and author of find out what they wanted the public to understand about autism and how ho th w ey pe w op an le tes d ee the world anund d ine te rr st aa ct nding o bf ua sy utis anm a d filn le d d ow f iw th ho av t e yro w u hc ean lmid ng o s to en w so er lc y ome and involve autistic their special interests and often like to and employment settings, scientific Explaining Humans, a memoir about them to change their behaviour to be more autism friendly. This is what the w y it sh aio dt: hers. It is a spectrum cpe ono dp iti le on in , your oiu nt fr oe rm ac a h tia oc n – tivc it a ie n sa . lT so o fin cau d so e ud t if m fio cu re, ltie pl sea . se contact the share their knowledge. They gain huge organisations and society as a whole, being on the autism spectrum which means while all autistic Np ae tiop onlal e Autistic Society or visit autism.org.uk amounts of pleasure from pursuing their we can increase the number of autistic Understanding autism and making 1. Be patient and give the person 4. Give people plenty of processing time share certain difficulties, being autistic passions and see this as fundamental to people working in the field of STEM. appropriate adjustments can make a big space during a meltdown will affect them in different ways. their wellbeing and happiness. The sector will benefit from having a truly Sometimes autistic people feel like they’re difference to the experiences of autistic Every autistic pe Oftr en pe son ople feel that being autistic is neurodiverse workforcA me e and lth da orne wn sis s in w g hen an autistic person getting ‘too much information’ and need people and their families or carers. With just a little more Many autistic people gravitate towards Welcoming a fundamental aspect of their identity. gets overwhelmed by everything around a few moments to filter through it all. the many strengths of people on the acceptance, understanding sciences and maths with their emphasis is different, much as For more information, autism spectrum. Thest e hc ea m n , ia nn cd lud m e ay begin to shout, scream, This is called processing time. Give a Autism is much more common than and a few simple adjustments, on logic, patterns and rule-based see www.autism.org.uk every environment (but are not limited to)c : ry or lose control. Spare a moment. minute. Ask one question as s m imp ost pe ly as op ylo e u think. There are around systems. Some have highly successful more autistic people would be autistic people First things first, try not to judge. can, and just wait. If you still don’t get a 700,000 people in the UK on the autism careers in science, engineering and IT. is different.” able to enter the workforce • memorising and leB ae p rnin ag tie nt, calmly ask if they’re OK response, try rephrasing it or writing it It is thought that many famous scientists spectrum – that’s more than one in 100. and put their amazing talents information quickly Characteristics of autism and give them some time and space to down instead. Together with their families, this means and astronomers in history were on the to use.” A guide for the recover. That really is all it takes to help. autism spectrum. • logical thinking I was diagnosed as autistic at eight autism anid s a p care arrs t t o o m f da eia ly n liif m e itfa oti r n 2g .8 to mill fit io in n Autistic people can: 5. Take steps to reduce sensory overload people. People from all nationalities and • being precise and detail-orientated years old. I really didn’t understand with their peers. I feel this is because Chris Packham CBE, National Autistic However, for far too many autistic 2. Notify people of changes to plans • find it difficult to understand and Society ambassador Royal Astronomical Society Autistic people can be sensitc iv u e ltt u o ra lilg , h re ts lig , ious and social backgrounds • exceptional honesty and reliability what it meant. I felt the diagnosis was we’re brought up to perform more people, the picture is one of exclusion use language to communicate, The world can be an unpredictable, sounds, smells and sights. This can lead something to explain my behaviour to can bse oa ciu atl is cti ac m . o Bu ofl th men aging. a On n d th w e oo men ther and wasted talent. Despite many autistic • ability to concentrate for long and may interpret phrases literally and partners confusing place for autistic people, to an overload – and a meltdc o a w n n. M be a au kt e istic, although more men my teachers and parents, so I carried hand, I think boys are more likely to people having a natural affinity for periods of time when motivated • find it difficult to understand and and that can make having a set routin oe n being so m me yseslp f as I ace. d Lio dt ns ’t on f o liti tt cle I e th w in as a gs re c d a b ia n e g a c n dd a os lle ed d.brave for being themselves. science and tech, they are often excluded • a drive for perfection and order use tone of voice, facial expressions, crucial for getting by. So when something up to an overload of sensory information. behaving differently to my peers. But I Growing up, I had very bad anxiety and from STEM activities due to mistaken Autistic people see, hear and feel • problem-solving skills. body language and the unspoken unexpected happens, it can feel like th ha e ted go W in hg ic o h m n te ha e ns buls it , n tle ee th die nd gs tof s ro tim ck you inc te arn n a cu lit sed quite a lot of the things assumptions about their learning capacity the world differently to other people. rules of language, like the give-and- whole world is spinning out of controlt. o a stric th t irs od uti one wn. , a T n rd y t fo ou a n vd oiid t h ta ar lk d ing over I se tra uc g h gled with into a silence that stuck or judgemental attitudes towards their They can become overwhelmed by take nature of conversations Give some warning. The best way for ia nn tegrati o ntg he w r, itth ur o n th de o rw s, n no yo t u br emu cau ss ic e , or even to m jue s. I t feel autistic women are more behaviour and communication. everything around them, which can make autistic person to deal with unexpecte I d was ano tifs fo er cit a o l, d biu m t be gla crau ing se I ligh fe tls t I . likely to be described as ‘anxious’ and • have difficulty recognising people’s Some autistic students drop out of the world a terrifying and isolating place. changes is to, well, expect them! was on a different wavelength. an autism diagnosis overlooked, since it feelings or expressing their own mainstream school because it is not Some autistic people also have learning So if plans do change, let them know can challenge gender stereotypes. • struggle to make and keep autism friendly, or are not encouraged I had very bad anxiety, to the point disabilities, mental health issues or Acknowledgements in advance. A little notice and friends and maintain other to pursue post-secondary education. where even words could trigger it, Sometimes, I lose track of what I need other conditions, meaning people need understanding can go a long way. This guide was social relationships and I used to have a need to make differte o nd t o lew ve hle s n o, f a su nd pp wo hry t, . a W nd ith frt o h m e m rig y ht produced by the squeaking noises, which can be a form experience go into ‘survival mode’, • find it difficult to understand sort of support, all people on the autism National Autistic Society 3. Help to alleviate social anxiety of stimming (repetitive behaviours spectw ru hm erc e ae n ve bre yth he in lp g ef d ee to ls lio vv e a erw m ho er lm e ing and predict people’s behaviour in 2022 in partnership that can help some autistic people and it’s hard to think of how things Trying to understand what others mean fulfilling life of their own choosing. • have a strong need to stick to with RAS200. We are very and how to behave can be exhausting manage anxiety and sensory overload). fit into different contexts. I think lots the familiar and find change and Although almost everyone has heard grateful to the Royal Astronomical Whether these behaviours are good or of people find the way they process and stressful for autistic people, causing unexpected situations stressful Society for supporting and o ff ua nd ut in isg m, only 16% of autistic people bad is purely based on the tolerances sensory input changes day to day, many to end up feeling excluded and • have sensory sensitivities, this effort to increase autisa m nd their families think the public of the environment – every autistic which can be good because it makes isolated. Take an interest. Invite them to understand autism in a mean Pih not gf ou s: l p w pa . y 2. -3 (clockwis fe or fre om xa b mp ottl o e mov ) ca erre -s rs en at a siti n v ig ith y t skies residential on the Isle of Coll; space- awareness. We would also person is different, much as every you more creative, but can also join activities as much as they feel they themed street party at H to Mlo P B ud rix t n oo ni; a seB s, ro cw en rt ie as in tud lig ieh s tfo s r the Space Interest badge; young people like to thank everyone who Tsh his ar la ed ck of understanding has a daily environment is different. feel chaotic. It’s all about finding want to. Listen to their concerns, and if visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich; p. 19 (left) astronaut Tim Peake addresses a Prince’s Trust and strong smells their experiences of autism im an pd act on autistic people’s lives and solutions and being brav ee e venn t ou in C g a h rd iff; p. 19 (right) human gyroscope gives a taste of zero gravity at HMP Brixton. Photo they’re struggling, just offer some support. Girls are very good at ‘masking’, a term allowed us to use their testi is mo on ne ieo s f the major barriers they face • have intense special interests. credits: p. 2 (top) RAS200 and Lynda Laird; pp. 5, 13 and 15 NSC Creative; p. 16 (bottom) Hidden to acknowledge their value. Patience, understanding and positive used by autistic people, their families and photographs. to engaging in education, em Di pl so abi yme litie n st ; p. 19 (left) Prince’s Trust; p. 19 (right) RAS200 and Lynda Laird; all other photos National communication can go a long way. and leisure activities. Autistic Society. 8 | RAS200 Autism Guide 18 | RAS200 Autism Guide 6 | RAS200 Autism Guide hile eleven of the RAS200 bicentenary bring dic ffi ulties in communication and interaction, “Ask autistic outreach projects involve the RAS working as well as sensitivity to the noise and bright lights participants what Wwith partner organisations on workshops, that come almost as standard for the modern they want to make events and exhibitions, the twelfth project is a little outreach event or exhibition. But people with autism die ff rent. The National Autistic Society (NAS) has are frequently well equipped to develop deep the experience better. focused on oe ff ring advice to the other RAS200 knowledge and understanding of specialist areas One of the most projects to make events and activities welcoming such as science and astronomy, and a barrier to powerful messages for autistic people. They have produced a booklet, those skills is a barrier for the sector as a whole. you can send is that ‘Welcoming autistic people’, which counts as a It is clear from the examples and guidelines valuable resource for anyone running astronomy presented in the new booklet that a few simple steps you are keen to listen, events as well as science centres and exhibitions. can make our sciences much more accessible for to make adjustments “The NAS is here to create a society that works this interested audience. Relaxed performances of and to welcome for autistic people, but with more than 7000 00 planetarium shows, for example, that are easy to leave autistic people in the UK, we know that everyone autistic people.” if need be, are now being provided at some venues. needs to play their part,” said the organisation’s And online guides that focus on what to expect and Tom Purser. “Accessibility is vital to make this happen where to expect it can be useful to manage anxiety and organisations, activities and venues need to before coming to a new venue. Most of all, it helps to feel cond fi ent about how they can be more autism- make clear that the organisers are open to contact friendly. Our guide sets out some really practical, and ready and willing to welcome autistic people. low-cost steps that anyone can take to make sure Overall, the takeaway message of this booklet is that their service is open to autistic people and their people are individuals, autistic people included, and that families. We hope our guide continues the legacy the best way to find out what works is to ask people. of the RAS200 project and opens astronomy up “Every autistic person is die ff rent so there isn’t always to autistic people, now and into the future.” one single thing that ensures your event or venue is One of the rationales behind outreach is to foster accessible,” said Tom. “But I would encourage everyone, interests that could lead on to satisfying careers; after reading our guide, AUTHOR many people with autism have valuable skills, to speak to your autistic Sue Bowler is especially for science subjects, yet employment visitors or participants and editor of A&G and looks forward to rates are low. This booklet aims to level up access ask what they want to make seeing these principles at work to astronomy and geophysics outreach, with a their experience better. at RAS outreach events. combination of practical guidelines to help autistic One of the most powerful Pick up your free copy of people enjoy events and testimony from autistic messages you can send, ‘Welcoming autistic people’ from the RAS at Burlington people about their experience of the world. by asking this question, is House or contact Education and A lack of understanding of autism among that you are keen to listen, Outreach Oc ffi er Sheila Kanani. the general public is perceived to be one of the to make adjustments and It is also available online on the RAS website at bit.ly/3ULX9vt greatest barriers to education, employment and that you want to welcome enjoyment amongst autistic people. Autism can autistic people.” A&G | June 2023 | Vol. 64 | academic.oup.com/astrogeo 3.39 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Astronomy & Geophysics Oxford University Press

Improving events for autism

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‘Welcoming autistic people’ is a new free guide, devised to educate and make astronomy events and activities more e fl xible and accommodating for people with autism. Sue Bowler takes a look. Top tips for interacting with autistic people About autism Find out more Autism, special interests and STEM My experience The National Autistic Society surveyed over 7,000 autistic people and their A fu at m isili m eis s a to lifelong disability T th ha at na k fy fe oc u ts for ta Tk hie ng na th tu e re tim of e st o o me e read nvtih ron is me guin dte. s – W ne oiho sy, pe it has improved your Autistic people can become experts in By increasing understanding in education Camilla Pang, scientist and author of find out what they wanted the public to understand about autism and how ho th w ey pe w op an le tes d ee the world anund d ine te rr st aa ct nding o bf ua sy utis anm a d filn le d d ow f iw th ho av t e yro w u hc ean lmid ng o s to en w so er lc y ome and involve autistic their special interests and often like to and employment settings, scientific Explaining Humans, a memoir about them to change their behaviour to be more autism friendly. This is what the w y it sh aio dt: hers. It is a spectrum cpe ono dp iti le on in , your oiu nt fr oe rm ac a h tia oc n – tivc it a ie n sa . lT so o fin cau d so e ud t if m fio cu re, ltie pl sea . se contact the share their knowledge. They gain huge organisations and society as a whole, being on the autism spectrum which means while all autistic Np ae tiop onlal e Autistic Society or visit autism.org.uk amounts of pleasure from pursuing their we can increase the number of autistic Understanding autism and making 1. Be patient and give the person 4. Give people plenty of processing time share certain difficulties, being autistic passions and see this as fundamental to people working in the field of STEM. appropriate adjustments can make a big space during a meltdown will affect them in different ways. their wellbeing and happiness. The sector will benefit from having a truly Sometimes autistic people feel like they’re difference to the experiences of autistic Every autistic pe Oftr en pe son ople feel that being autistic is neurodiverse workforcA me e and lth da orne wn sis s in w g hen an autistic person getting ‘too much information’ and need people and their families or carers. With just a little more Many autistic people gravitate towards Welcoming a fundamental aspect of their identity. gets overwhelmed by everything around a few moments to filter through it all. the many strengths of people on the acceptance, understanding sciences and maths with their emphasis is different, much as For more information, autism spectrum. Thest e hc ea m n , ia nn cd lud m e ay begin to shout, scream, This is called processing time. Give a Autism is much more common than and a few simple adjustments, on logic, patterns and rule-based see www.autism.org.uk every environment (but are not limited to)c : ry or lose control. Spare a moment. minute. Ask one question as s m imp ost pe ly as op ylo e u think. There are around systems. Some have highly successful more autistic people would be autistic people First things first, try not to judge. can, and just wait. If you still don’t get a 700,000 people in the UK on the autism careers in science, engineering and IT. is different.” able to enter the workforce • memorising and leB ae p rnin ag tie nt, calmly ask if they’re OK response, try rephrasing it or writing it It is thought that many famous scientists spectrum – that’s more than one in 100. and put their amazing talents information quickly Characteristics of autism and give them some time and space to down instead. Together with their families, this means and astronomers in history were on the to use.” A guide for the recover. That really is all it takes to help. autism spectrum. • logical thinking I was diagnosed as autistic at eight autism anid s a p care arrs t t o o m f da eia ly n liif m e itfa oti r n 2g .8 to mill fit io in n Autistic people can: 5. Take steps to reduce sensory overload people. People from all nationalities and • being precise and detail-orientated years old. I really didn’t understand with their peers. I feel this is because Chris Packham CBE, National Autistic However, for far too many autistic 2. Notify people of changes to plans • find it difficult to understand and Society ambassador Royal Astronomical Society Autistic people can be sensitc iv u e ltt u o ra lilg , h re ts lig , ious and social backgrounds • exceptional honesty and reliability what it meant. I felt the diagnosis was we’re brought up to perform more people, the picture is one of exclusion use language to communicate, The world can be an unpredictable, sounds, smells and sights. This can lead something to explain my behaviour to can bse oa ciu atl is cti ac m . o Bu ofl th men aging. a On n d th w e oo men ther and wasted talent. Despite many autistic • ability to concentrate for long and may interpret phrases literally and partners confusing place for autistic people, to an overload – and a meltdc o a w n n. M be a au kt e istic, although more men my teachers and parents, so I carried hand, I think boys are more likely to people having a natural affinity for periods of time when motivated • find it difficult to understand and and that can make having a set routin oe n being so m me yseslp f as I ace. d Lio dt ns ’t on f o liti tt cle I e th w in as a gs re c d a b ia n e g a c n dd a os lle ed d.brave for being themselves. science and tech, they are often excluded • a drive for perfection and order use tone of voice, facial expressions, crucial for getting by. So when something up to an overload of sensory information. behaving differently to my peers. But I Growing up, I had very bad anxiety and from STEM activities due to mistaken Autistic people see, hear and feel • problem-solving skills. body language and the unspoken unexpected happens, it can feel like th ha e ted go W in hg ic o h m n te ha e ns buls it , n tle ee th die nd gs tof s ro tim ck you inc te arn n a cu lit sed quite a lot of the things assumptions about their learning capacity the world differently to other people. rules of language, like the give-and- whole world is spinning out of controlt. o a stric th t irs od uti one wn. , a T n rd y t fo ou a n vd oiid t h ta ar lk d ing over I se tra uc g h gled with into a silence that stuck or judgemental attitudes towards their They can become overwhelmed by take nature of conversations Give some warning. The best way for ia nn tegrati o ntg he w r, itth ur o n th de o rw s, n no yo t u br emu cau ss ic e , or even to m jue s. I t feel autistic women are more behaviour and communication. everything around them, which can make autistic person to deal with unexpecte I d was ano tifs fo er cit a o l, d biu m t be gla crau ing se I ligh fe tls t I . likely to be described as ‘anxious’ and • have difficulty recognising people’s Some autistic students drop out of the world a terrifying and isolating place. changes is to, well, expect them! was on a different wavelength. an autism diagnosis overlooked, since it feelings or expressing their own mainstream school because it is not Some autistic people also have learning So if plans do change, let them know can challenge gender stereotypes. • struggle to make and keep autism friendly, or are not encouraged I had very bad anxiety, to the point disabilities, mental health issues or Acknowledgements in advance. A little notice and friends and maintain other to pursue post-secondary education. where even words could trigger it, Sometimes, I lose track of what I need other conditions, meaning people need understanding can go a long way. This guide was social relationships and I used to have a need to make differte o nd t o lew ve hle s n o, f a su nd pp wo hry t, . a W nd ith frt o h m e m rig y ht produced by the squeaking noises, which can be a form experience go into ‘survival mode’, • find it difficult to understand sort of support, all people on the autism National Autistic Society 3. Help to alleviate social anxiety of stimming (repetitive behaviours spectw ru hm erc e ae n ve bre yth he in lp g ef d ee to ls lio vv e a erw m ho er lm e ing and predict people’s behaviour in 2022 in partnership that can help some autistic people and it’s hard to think of how things Trying to understand what others mean fulfilling life of their own choosing. • have a strong need to stick to with RAS200. We are very and how to behave can be exhausting manage anxiety and sensory overload). fit into different contexts. I think lots the familiar and find change and Although almost everyone has heard grateful to the Royal Astronomical Whether these behaviours are good or of people find the way they process and stressful for autistic people, causing unexpected situations stressful Society for supporting and o ff ua nd ut in isg m, only 16% of autistic people bad is purely based on the tolerances sensory input changes day to day, many to end up feeling excluded and • have sensory sensitivities, this effort to increase autisa m nd their families think the public of the environment – every autistic which can be good because it makes isolated. Take an interest. Invite them to understand autism in a mean Pih not gf ou s: l p w pa . y 2. -3 (clockwis fe or fre om xa b mp ottl o e mov ) ca erre -s rs en at a siti n v ig ith y t skies residential on the Isle of Coll; space- awareness. We would also person is different, much as every you more creative, but can also join activities as much as they feel they themed street party at H to Mlo P B ud rix t n oo ni; a seB s, ro cw en rt ie as in tud lig ieh s tfo s r the Space Interest badge; young people like to thank everyone who Tsh his ar la ed ck of understanding has a daily environment is different. feel chaotic. It’s all about finding want to. Listen to their concerns, and if visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich; p. 19 (left) astronaut Tim Peake addresses a Prince’s Trust and strong smells their experiences of autism im an pd act on autistic people’s lives and solutions and being brav ee e venn t ou in C g a h rd iff; p. 19 (right) human gyroscope gives a taste of zero gravity at HMP Brixton. Photo they’re struggling, just offer some support. Girls are very good at ‘masking’, a term allowed us to use their testi is mo on ne ieo s f the major barriers they face • have intense special interests. credits: p. 2 (top) RAS200 and Lynda Laird; pp. 5, 13 and 15 NSC Creative; p. 16 (bottom) Hidden to acknowledge their value. Patience, understanding and positive used by autistic people, their families and photographs. to engaging in education, em Di pl so abi yme litie n st ; p. 19 (left) Prince’s Trust; p. 19 (right) RAS200 and Lynda Laird; all other photos National communication can go a long way. and leisure activities. Autistic Society. 8 | RAS200 Autism Guide 18 | RAS200 Autism Guide 6 | RAS200 Autism Guide hile eleven of the RAS200 bicentenary bring dic ffi ulties in communication and interaction, “Ask autistic outreach projects involve the RAS working as well as sensitivity to the noise and bright lights participants what Wwith partner organisations on workshops, that come almost as standard for the modern they want to make events and exhibitions, the twelfth project is a little outreach event or exhibition. But people with autism die ff rent. The National Autistic Society (NAS) has are frequently well equipped to develop deep the experience better. focused on oe ff ring advice to the other RAS200 knowledge and understanding of specialist areas One of the most projects to make events and activities welcoming such as science and astronomy, and a barrier to powerful messages for autistic people. They have produced a booklet, those skills is a barrier for the sector as a whole. you can send is that ‘Welcoming autistic people’, which counts as a It is clear from the examples and guidelines valuable resource for anyone running astronomy presented in the new booklet that a few simple steps you are keen to listen, events as well as science centres and exhibitions. can make our sciences much more accessible for to make adjustments “The NAS is here to create a society that works this interested audience. Relaxed performances of and to welcome for autistic people, but with more than 7000 00 planetarium shows, for example, that are easy to leave autistic people in the UK, we know that everyone autistic people.” if need be, are now being provided at some venues. needs to play their part,” said the organisation’s And online guides that focus on what to expect and Tom Purser. “Accessibility is vital to make this happen where to expect it can be useful to manage anxiety and organisations, activities and venues need to before coming to a new venue. Most of all, it helps to feel cond fi ent about how they can be more autism- make clear that the organisers are open to contact friendly. Our guide sets out some really practical, and ready and willing to welcome autistic people. low-cost steps that anyone can take to make sure Overall, the takeaway message of this booklet is that their service is open to autistic people and their people are individuals, autistic people included, and that families. We hope our guide continues the legacy the best way to find out what works is to ask people. of the RAS200 project and opens astronomy up “Every autistic person is die ff rent so there isn’t always to autistic people, now and into the future.” one single thing that ensures your event or venue is One of the rationales behind outreach is to foster accessible,” said Tom. “But I would encourage everyone, interests that could lead on to satisfying careers; after reading our guide, AUTHOR many people with autism have valuable skills, to speak to your autistic Sue Bowler is especially for science subjects, yet employment visitors or participants and editor of A&G and looks forward to rates are low. This booklet aims to level up access ask what they want to make seeing these principles at work to astronomy and geophysics outreach, with a their experience better. at RAS outreach events. combination of practical guidelines to help autistic One of the most powerful Pick up your free copy of people enjoy events and testimony from autistic messages you can send, ‘Welcoming autistic people’ from the RAS at Burlington people about their experience of the world. by asking this question, is House or contact Education and A lack of understanding of autism among that you are keen to listen, Outreach Oc ffi er Sheila Kanani. the general public is perceived to be one of the to make adjustments and It is also available online on the RAS website at bit.ly/3ULX9vt greatest barriers to education, employment and that you want to welcome enjoyment amongst autistic people. Autism can autistic people.” A&G | June 2023 | Vol. 64 | academic.oup.com/astrogeo 3.39

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