Why Community Engagement Is Needed in Gender/Autism Research
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Why Community Engagement Is Needed in Gender/Autism Research
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Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is driven by the communities for which the research is ultimately
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We Reillys are a typical family making our way through the 21st century. My wife,
What Is the Role of a Parent Advocate?
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It’s tricky to be a parent advocate in the autism community, especially if, like me,
Trying To Live A Life Like Theirs
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As both an adult on the autism spectrum and an advocate for disability rights, my
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Last month we celebrated OAR’s 20th birthday. At this time two decades ago, OAR was
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As a transition specialist, I had observed young adults falling off “the services cliff” —
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Skilled Trades
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“Help Wanted” signs seem to be commonplace these days. According to news and business reports,
Preparing Neurodivergent College Students for Careers
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When I first entered the gates of Mercyhurst University in the spring of 2017, I
The Intersection of Autism and Mental Health
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In recent years, awareness of mental health concerns has grown, coinciding with an increased understanding
At the Intersection of Mental Health and Autism
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It is estimated that as many as 70% of those on the autism spectrum experience
Acknowledging and Addressing Our Mental Health Needs
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“Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves” – Henry David Thoreau