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Understanding Autism and the Neurodiversity Movement
INCREASINGLY, THE TERM NEURODIVERSITY IS BEING USED IN ALL CONTEXTS RELATED TO AUTISM. BUT, DO THOSE WHO ARE LABELED AS NEURODIVERGENT FIND THE TERM EMPOWERING OR DO THEY VIEW IT AS JUST ANOTHER WAY FOR SOCIETY TO AMPLIFY STIGMA?
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AUTISM PARENTING ADVICE
Keeping Your Marriage Strong as You Parent Your Child with Autism
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Autism Strengths: Harnessing Your Child’s Abilities
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Traveling Different: Autism Travel Expert Offers Post-Covid Tips
ADVICE FROM A TRAVEL EXPERT FOR SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL AND VACATIONS WITH YOUR AUTISTIC LITTLE ONES POST-COVID.
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PERSONAL NARRATIVE
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A MOM PENS A HEARTWARMING ACCOUNT OF HER JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH HER AUTISTIC SON.
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EDUCATION AND CLASSROOM
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