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'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character

"Bridgerton" fans are praising the show for including characters that are disabled on season three.…

Olivia Singh   


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Summer camps aren't accessible for my autistic child. I still want him to experience the fun of camp.

My son is almost 6 and is on the autism spectrum. He needs assistance toileting and with his clothe…

Diana-Ashley Krach   


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The movie 'Elf' helped my 5-year-old autistic son overcome his fear of escalators

Her 5-year-old is autistic and afraid of crowded places. The movie "Elf" gave him enough confidence…

Laura Donovan   


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My son is constantly touching me. I don't have permission to be 'touched out' because he is autistic and nonverbal.

Her son is autistic and nonverbal and touch is his way of communicating. She doesn't let herself be…

Elizabeth Brown   


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Autistic women are often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Here are 4 ways to spot the difference.

Women are generally under-diagnosed with autism and over-diagnosed with BPD. Both have some overlap…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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My daughter is autistic. Sending her to summer camp takes a lot of trust.

The author shares how finding a good summer camp for her autistic daughter requires a lot of trust …

Emily Reily   


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A pointing technique could help nonverbal autistic people communicate. Many experts are skeptical.

The new documentary "Spellers" explores a controversial method of communication that some believe h…

Jane Ridley   


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When I learned my child was autistic, I was devastated. But reading about autism from autistic adults changed my whole perspective.

My child's doctor said I should try genetic testing and do ABA therapy for my autistic son. Reading…

Laura Ojeda Melchor   


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10 parents of autistic kids share what they wish they knew at the time of diagnosis, tips to help their children thrive

Autism parents say it can take time to find what works for your child, but many kids with ASD benef…

Kelly Burch   


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I'm a single mom with an autistic son. Here's why back to school is the most agonizing — and most inspiring — time of year.

The author shares how her son's progress over the school year might dissipate after the summer brea…

Rebecca Anne Nguyen   


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Most armies ignore autistic people. Israel is calling them up.

Insider gained rare access to Ro'im Rachok — the program placing autistic people with valuabl…

Joshua Zitser   


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An autistic teen was unable to communicate for 16 years. Once given the tools to speak, his parents experienced a revelation: Their son wrote a symphony.

Jacob Rock's symphony "Unforgettable Sunrise" tells his story as a nonverbal autistic teen who lear…

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert   


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I'm an autistic mom of 3 autistic kids. We hunted for dinosaur bones and surprisingly we all enjoyed it.

The author, who is also autistic, says that digging through clay and finding treasures was enjoyabl…

Jen Malia   


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My son is autistic. Remote work will give him a better future.

The author shares how his son is terrified of one-on-one conversations with strangers and how remot…

Yuri Bett   


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Sia reveals she's on the autism spectrum, 2 years after she was criticized for the portrayal of autistic people in her movie 'Music'

"Only in the last two years have I become fully, fully myself," the Grammy-nominated singer said du…

Callie Ahlgrim   


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I'm gay and autistic. It took me years to understand what I needed in sex and relationships.

Ian Donley had casual sex in college to experience physical touch and chase a dopamine rush. Now he…

Ian Donley   


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14 things not to say to autistic people, according to advocates

Autism Awareness Month is a time to amplify autistic voices. Here are harmful or stereotypical thin…

Victoria Montalti   


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The holidays can be stressful for autistic children. Here's how families can plan ahead to help them navigate this busy time.

A clinical therapist shares her tips on how parents can help children with autism-spectrum disorder…

Lauren Crosby Medlicott   


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I hid that I was autistic during my first few weeks at UCLA. I was forced to go home because I wore myself out socially.

In his first semester at UCLA, Ryan Neale went to parties until 2 a.m. and exhausted himself trying…

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