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Autistic Strengths, Identity and the Power of Special Interests
When we talk about autism, we often hear about challenges and ‘deficits.’ But that’s only part of the story—and a narrow one at that. Autistic people have many incredible strengths, deep passions, and unique ways of experiencing the world. In fact, when we take a step back and listen to autistic voices, we start to see just how powerful those strengths really are.
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