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Being My Own Hero
Being My Own Hero My name is DeVante, and I was born and raised in Maryland. I am diagnosed with autism. Living with autism has always been a life hurdle for me over the years. During my younger days, I had less friends, I was bullied, I was called names, and I felt depressed. I did …
Every Role, Every Voice: Supporting Autistic Students in Higher Education
Every Role, Every Voice: Supporting Autistic Students in Higher Education Did you know over 400,000 college students in the US are autistic? Students with autism face unique issues. Some include: poor services, noisy settings, and hard schoolwork. These are often ignored, because many assume it’s the “college experience”. The change from high school to college …
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Myths About the Causes of Autism
Myths About the Causes of Autism At times, myths can spread about the cause of autism. One of our founders Dr. Gregory Prince, a prominent immunologist who has worked with the National Institutes of Health, shares some insights into the two most widely circulated myths. Is there a link between vaccines and autism? “In a …
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Why Autism Isn’t Diagnosed in Girls and Women
Rippon, professor emeritus of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre in Birmingham, England, investigates how and why scientists and…
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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#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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Being My Own Hero
Being My Own Hero My name is DeVante, and I was born and raised in Maryland. I am diagnosed with autism. Living with autism has always been a life hurdle for me over the years. During my younger days, I had less friends, I was bullied, I was called names, and I felt depressed. I did …
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 …
