What Does Charity Mean To You?
Below is an excerpt of an impartial, transparent conversation with my family friend Danny Ryan about his dedication to serving the Autism...
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Sia's 'Music' Doesn't Quite Hit The Beat, Here's Why:
'Music' was released in early February 2021, directed by world-renowned musician Sia. Best known for her chart hits Chandelier , Titanium...
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Dear Hollywood, Please Tune Out Sia's Movie "Music"
Content Warning: This article discusses ableism and prone restraint. If you haven’t heard by now, Sia, an Australian pop singer, has taken...
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Casting Controversy Surrounding Sia's Movie Music
It’s likely you’ve already heard about the stinging controversy surrounding Sia’s recently released movie Music, a story about a newly...
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Sia Faces Backlash for Casting Maddie Ziegler as Character with Autism
Sia has recently faced backlash for casting actor Maddie Ziegler as a character with autism in her new film Music . Many people responded...
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The Neurodiverse: Where are they?
Edited by Aneesha Chandra All of us have different ways of functioning; our behaviour, thought processes, physical and mental abilities are...
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Everyone’s Able to Find Love
On one of my spirals down the Netflix rabbit hole, my computer cursor stumbled upon Love on the Spectrum (2019), an Australian ABC...
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How Working With Autistic Kids Changed My Life
There are very few things in my life that I can say made a significant impact on my life, but after the last few months of working as a behavior therapist with children who are on the autism spectrum, I can safely say that my new job is one of those life-changing experiences that I will never forget.
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Whatever You Do, Watch “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”
Since its debut in the summer of 2018, “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” has subverted traditional expectations of what it means to be a...
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Autism in Women: Underdiagnosed and Underrepresented
It’s important to constantly practice awareness for the Autistic community, but World Autism Awareness month (April) is a specific time to...
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Autism Awareness Month 2020
Autism, now known in the medical community as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), estimates that 1 in 54 children in the United States are...
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Understanding Autism During Confusing Times
Because the world is confusing enough for everyone, how about a little understanding for those who are overwhelmed by it.
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9 Diverse TV Shows You Should be Watching According To Your Personality Type
There’s a TV show out there for everyone.
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How to Get Involved for World Autism Month
As the month of April starts to creep upon us, it is important to remember that it is World Autism Month. Throughout this time, communities...
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Atypical: a Show About Unconditional Love
Since the beginning of high school, the term “winter break” (in my vocabulary) has been synonymous with “a seriously long Netflix binge.”...
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Measles and Autism
"Because of measles' long incubation period, we know this outbreak will get worse before it gets better," stated Oxiris Barbot. Recently...
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What it’s like to grow up with a Sibling that has Autism
Despite him being six foot five, he’s still my little brother and I love him very much.
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#HCAwarenessWeek: Meet Darian Darway, Autism Speaks U at WVU Awareness Chair
Autism Speaks U is a nationwide organization that raises awareness and support through fundraising efforts that benefit research, family...
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#HCAwarnessWeek: Autism Spectrum Disorder: What You Need to Know
April is Autism Awareness Month. It’s time to become more informed about what exactly autism is and what it means for those who are...
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Having a Mentally Disabled Sister
Growing up was a difficult experience. I was not abused nor was I neglected, but my oldest sister made things difficult. She is mentally...
