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Respeitando as Diferenças

Tolerance Digital art style

Alexandre, a young boy with colorful wavy hair, faces the challenge of dealing with teasing at school due to his mild autism. Determined to find acceptance, he embarks on a journey to teach his classmates about kindness and respect for differences.

In the bustling streets of São Paulo, Alexandre, a 12-year-old with wavy, colorful hair, walked to school with his blue backpack. He loved school, but lately, something troubled him. His classmates often teased him for being different, and he felt isolated. Alexandre wanted to be accepted and respected for who he was. His biggest problem was finding a way to show everyone that differences should be celebrated.

At school, Alexandre sat alone during lunch, watching his classmates laugh and play. He wished he could join them. Every time he tried, they would make fun of him. The jokes about his colorful hair and different behavior hurt him deeply. How could he make them understand?

One day, Alexandre decided to join a game of soccer during recess. He hoped this would be his chance to connect with others. But as he approached, someone shouted: - Look who's here! The colorful-haired boy! The laughter that followed made Alexandre's heart sink. He ran away, feeling defeated again.

Determined to try again, Alexandre decided to participate in the school's talent show. He planned to share a poem about acceptance. - This will show them, he thought. However, when he stepped on stage, he froze, overwhelmed by fear and the murmurs from the audience. He left the stage without saying a word.

Feeling discouraged, Alexandre sat on a bench in the schoolyard, wondering if he would ever fit in. - Maybe I should just give up, he thought. The thought of giving up made him feel worse. He wanted to be part of the school community and to be respected for who he was.

Just then, his teacher, Miss Oliveira, sat beside him. - Alexandre, I know it’s tough, but have you tried talking to your classmates about how you feel? Her words sparked an idea in Alexandre’s mind. Maybe if he spoke from the heart, they would understand. - I'll try, he decided.

With renewed determination, Alexandre gathered his classmates the next day. - I want to share something with you, he began. He spoke about autism and what it meant for him, emphasizing the importance of kindness and acceptance. As he spoke, he noticed understanding and empathy in their eyes.

Over the next few weeks, things began to change. His classmates started to include him in their games and listened to his ideas. He felt accepted, not just tolerated. - Thanks for being you, Alexandre, a friend said. Alexandre smiled, happy that he had helped his classmates see the beauty in differences.

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