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Autism After 21 Virtual Breakfast
This year, we are excited to welcome you to the Autism After 21 “Virtual Breakfast,” an event featuring captivating speakers, our annual art exhibition, and live performances—all accessible from the comfort of your own home. This enlightening gathering is dedicated to exploring the distinct challenges and prospects that adults with autism encounter, providing you, as …
What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic Woman
What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic Woman I always knew something was “different” about me, but I didn’t know what. Nobody else did either, including my parents, family, and educators. I didn’t speak much. People would say hello to me and I would ignore them or just turn away. I would go …
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A Chance to Be An Advocate for Her Autistic Son
A Chance to Be an Advocate for Her Son Rebecca, a Utah resident, lovingly describes her autistic son, Austin, who is on the cusp of turning 21. “Austin loves animals, especially dogs. He likes to play football, basketball, and soccer. He likes to go to the gym and work out. He is obsessed with the …
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More Adults Are Wondering If They Have Autism. Here Are Tips to Seek a Diagnosis
“Some traits of autism can go unnoticed until adulthood, when there are new social demands. Others may have learned how…
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Board Games Are Therapeutic Tools for Individuals with Autism
Out of 1,603 players surveyed, 7% were autistic — a significant figure considering that autistic people make up approximately 2%…
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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…
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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#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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What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic Woman
What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic Woman I always knew something was “different” about me, but I didn’t know what. Nobody else did either, including my parents, family, and educators. I didn’t speak much. People would say hello to me and I would ignore them or just turn away. I would go …
What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic WomanRead More
A Chance to Be An Advocate for Her Autistic Son
A Chance to Be an Advocate for Her Son Rebecca, a Utah resident, lovingly describes her autistic son, Austin, who is on the cusp of turning 21. “Austin loves animals, especially dogs. He likes to play football, basketball, and soccer. He likes to go to the gym and work out. He is obsessed with the …
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 …
