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Dr. Lisa Nowinski
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Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support needs
Peter and his school mascot
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Peter B., an autistic college student, shares strategies that have helped him live independently
A group does an exercise
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Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: River City Inclusive Gym
A young girl plays with her therapist on a blue mat
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Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: Mitchell’s Place Sensory and Occupational Therapy
ChildServe employees smiling for a group photo
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Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: ChildServe
Map of Medicaid by state
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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers
College lecture
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Postsecondary education perspectives: Autistic students dish on school life
IHP
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Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP or IHCP): A tool to manage student-specific healthcare needs
School nurse
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Notes for the school nurse: Common challenges related to autism
Jim Hoerricks
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Autistic teacher perspective: How to nurture autistic students and build an inclusive classroom
Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks, and Sabrina Vaughn, Founder of the Hatching Hope Foundation
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The Hatching Hope Foundation brings advocacy and support to Dallas-Fort Worth families
Side by side photos of a toddler boy in a red and orange stripped shirt and a young man in a black shirt on a boat
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Please Tell Our Society to Not Forget Autistic People
Inclusive Pride Flag
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Self-advocates in conversation: Connections between autism and gender presentation
Emily Wampler, LISW
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Expert Q&A: Gender-affirming care for transgender autistic youth
Stethoscope and pen on a medical chart
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Self-advocacy tips for LGBTQIA+ autistic adults seeking medical care
kerry graduated
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Reasons why eye contact can be hard for those on the spectrum

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