April is World Autism Awareness, a month that calls for awareness, education, and advocacy. This year, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of just talking about autism, I want to amplify and highlight neurodiverse voices. Welcome to my new series I’m calling Spectrum of Success. Too often, narratives around neurodiversity focus on …
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Today is April 1st and marks the first day of World Autism Awareness Month. Throughout this month, the ultimate goal is to be more inclusive of the community that it seeks to celebrate. Autism affects 1 in 36 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. Since it is so …
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As a prominent advocate for sexuality in autism, Amy Gravino has channeled her own frustrating experiences and romantic expertise into her dream job. Amy’s advocacy journey began when she was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (now Autism Level 1) in 1994. Despite challenges associated with her diagnosis, she persevered, earning her degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, …
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