What Autism Means
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(Edited for ableism and Autistic Stereotypes that may have offended some people.)
Autistic individuals may have greater challenges, but with the right therapists, parental support, peer acceptance, and support from Fellow Autistics, they can live their life happily.
Some groups such as Auti$m $peak$ and National Autism Association try to convince people that autism is an epidemic and dreadful disease. But the reality is that Autistic brains just function differently. Each brain is different, and it's important to celebrate all neurologies.
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