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Meet Adam: A Voice for Change
Meet Adam: A Voice for Change If you head to a Utah Jazz basketball game, you might see Adam in the stands cheering along with you. As a 28 year-old adult with autism, Adam yearns to have those on the spectrum be more included in his community. He has a variety of interests, from hiking …
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Unveiling the Spectrum: Navigating Myths of Autism in Adulthood
Unveiling the Spectrum: Navigating Myths of Autism in Adulthood Did you know that autism, often misconstrued as a condition exclusive to childhood, continues throughout the lifespan? 1 in 36 children in the United States are autistic, and these individuals grow into adults who continue to experience the world differently. In this article, we will debunk …
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Artist Spotlight: Joshua
Artist Spotlight: Joshua “My name is Joshua Hartzler, a.k.a. ‘The Duke of Artz.’ I am a self-taught, traditional mixed media sketch artist diagnosed with autism, which causes me to walk around sometimes and talk to myself sometimes by quoting specific movie lines from specific scenes. Sometimes I get anxious and have a hard time understanding …
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What It’s Like To Be the Autism Consultant for ‘Love on the Spectrum’
Magro, an autistic consultant for a reality dating show, helps to make inclusion of autistic adults possible in the media…
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‘Noisy’ Autistic Brains Seem Better at Certain Tasks. Here’s Why Neuroaffirmative Research Matters
Studies have shown that in some cognitive tasks, autistic people perform better than allistic people. Autistic people may have greater…
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Coffee Clubs Give Adults With Autism A Chance To Bond, Build Relationships
For adults in the neurodivergent community, the gatherings are part of the Autism Society of Minnesota’s (AuSM) initiative to bring…
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Inclusive Housing: How Sensory-Friendly Features Can Help Address a Growing Need
With an estimated 5.4 million and growing adults on the autism spectrum in the U.S., more low-barrier, inclusive housing that…
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Autism Kits Placed in Ambulances Across Utah to Better Serve Patients
John Wilson Autism Kits are now in every single Gold Cross ambulance in Utah. The kits are named after the…
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New & Improved Autism Housing Network Launches
As the only comprehensive, online platform for sharing residential opportunities and resources for autistic adults and others with intellectual/developmental disabilities…
#Imagine21 Mini-Documentary Series
The #imagine21 mini-documentary series shines a light on the largely invisible lives of adults with autism. Each short film invites us to walk a little while in a different pair of shoes. They dare us to imagine what the world might look like were it to embrace #AutismAfter21.
Help us build a world that embraces all ability. As we post each film, please share them on social media with the hashtags #Imagine21 and #AutismAfter21.
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Meet Adam: A Voice for Change
Meet Adam: A Voice for Change If you head to a Utah Jazz basketball game, you might see Adam in the stands cheering along with you. As a 28 year-old adult with autism, Adam yearns to have those on the spectrum be more included in his community. He has a variety of interests, from hiking …
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Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary
Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary “I was diagnosed with Autism/PDD at the age of 3 years, 3 months of age. Until that point, I developed normally, including speech, and I was reading. At some point, I regressed, and lost speech and the ability to communicate. I displayed many characteristics that are part of the autism spectrum: …
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Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, Texas
Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, Texas 25 year old Samuel has unique interests and abilities. “He has a great memory. He can “mash-up” songs that go together. He loves Walmarts, America’s Funniest Home Videos, used lottery tickets, trains, and toilets,” shares Samuel’s father, Mark. However, like many autistic adults and their …
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