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Autism and Neurodiversity

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The author as a young child sitting on the lap of her Sudanese grandfather, who is dressed in a traditional white jellabiya and headwrap.

As a British Sudanese Autistic Person, I’ve Learned that Cultures Shape How We Perceive Disability

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A series of medical icons.

Hungry for Change: On Inaccessible, Exclusionary, and Discriminatory Care for Autistic People with Eating Disorders

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Photo of Sia in a black dress and blonde wig with a black bow.

Sia’s New Film “Music” Isn’t Just Bad Representation of Autistic People; It’s Downright Dangerous.

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A photo of Isabella Ruffatti's family on Christmas.

I Am Who I Am: Being an Autistic Latina Woman on Christmas

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Alexis waves to camera from behind a Dungeons and Dragons folder.

DO-IT 2020 – Alexis

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Risa sits in front of a laptop.

DO-IT 2020 – Risa

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Grant smiles as he types on his communication device.

DO-IT 2020 – Grant

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Merritt smiles widely to camera.

DO-IT 2020 – Merritt

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Two people standing on chalkboard with the word social distancing in between.

I’m Autistic. Here’s Why I Think Social Distancing Should Be Respected, Regardless of COVID-19

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Kayla Cromer in a bright floral gown

Kayla Cromer is an Autistic Actress. Autistic Girls and Women Have Been Waiting for This.

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Two neon signs in the shape of speech bubbles. One says yes, one says no.

Teaching “Yes Means Yes” Can Make Sex Education More Inclusive for the Disability Community

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Rainbow infinity symbol of neurodiversity

The Joy of Being Autistic in Spaces Built By and For Autistic People

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Lit up letters spelling "Fix Immigration now" against a dark blue sky with people standing behind the letters.

How Proposed Changes to Public Charge Will Make It Hard to Immigrate with a Disability

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A brain lit up, with lights connecting everywhere to show sensory connections.

What I Wish People Knew About Sensory Processing Issues

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Quote by Kate Ryan: "I am a piece of china with a large chip – I am broken but I am whole.  I am a body that functions as best I can." To the left is dark blue porcelain mug with white polka dots. The mug is chipped.

My Disabilities Make Me Both Broken and Whole

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