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Meet Adam: A Voice for Change

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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

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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

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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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Despair and Determination: Maverick’s Journey to Success

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Trigger Warning: violence, verbal and physical abuse, attempted suicide You broadly hear about how those with disabilities face barriers, but you never truly start to see it unless you read their stories. These stories can bring hope and validation. They can bring awareness and change. This story is about Maverick Crawford, an African-American born into …

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