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POPSUGAR interviews Alyssa Chapman

June 5, 2024
POPSUGAR article with Alyssa Chapman on What It's Like to Live on the Spectrums of Autism and Queerness

Alyssa Chapman, one of Autism Speaks’ Champions of Change, shared what it’s like to coexist on the spectrums of autism and queerness. Today, Alyssa is proud to feel free and think openly about who they are. Thank you for being a powerful voice for the autistic and LGBTQIA+ community! 

Read the article from POPSUGAR, What It's Like to Live on the Spectrums of Autism and Queerness.

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