Preparing Autistic People for the Lives They Want to Live with Dr. Monique Botha

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Supporting Twice Exceptional Autistic Kids

Kids who are very intellectually bright and also Autistic have a unique set of struggles, one that is often missed, silenced, or poorly supported. They may struggle with shame, perfectionism, self-advocacy, boredom, dysregulation, being misidentified, and being misunderstood.Toda ...  Show more

Systems Let Autistic People Down, But They Don't Have To. Here's How To Change It

When Dr. Mel Houser started medical school, they never imagined that they would later find themselves reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent people. But their work has been remarkable - and offers all of us a template for challenging systems that create barriers to health, bel ...  Show more

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