neurodiversity
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The Laugh That Hurts: Behind the Shield of My Daughter’s Heartbreak
By Jane Doe. If you are a parent of an autistic child, you know that we develop a certain kind of thick skin over the years. We advocate, we fight, we adapt, and we steel ourselves against a world that isn’t built for our kids. But yesterday, the world broke through my armor, and it… Continue reading
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The Illusion of “Fine”: The Particular Difficulty of Raising an Articulate, Level 1 Autistic Child
By Jane Doe If you met my son at a grocery store or heard him talking about his favorite topics, you would probably think, “Wow, what an articulate, bright kid.” He has an incredible vocabulary. He can debate like a lawyer, rattle off complex facts about engineering and systems, and sound, on the surface, entirely… Continue reading
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An Inside View of Autism by Temple Grandin
By: Anonymous. It is one of the most comprehensive, insightful and inspiring articles about autism [link], written by the legendary Temple Grandin (introduced in the end) who showed typical autism symptoms in her early years. The article is long, and below is a summary, however, every sentence of the original content contains super useful information… Continue reading
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