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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety...
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed...
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Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others...

Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand...

Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of...
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why...
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Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood....
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing...
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...