Autistic Stereotypes Redefined

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West Boylston, MA 01583
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Advocating and spreading autism awareness, along with defying beauty standards and showing true beauty as a professional model

Why are you participating?

People assume my autism makes me dumb or stupid. They think since I have autism I am less capable. But I can prove them wrong.

Worcester, MA 01545
United States

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I'm very patient and understanding with my best friend who struggles with mental health.

Why are you participating?

I believe the world could use a lot more empathy and open-mindedness.

Enfield, CT 06082
United States

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I am always there for anyone, and Iv'e helped people prevent their suicides, I just want everyone to be happy.

Why are you participating?

I've been called the r-slur, been told I'm not disabled, all because I unmask or don't use my mobility aids everyday.

Newton, MA
United States

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Helped other autistic people and students come to terms, cope with, accept, and thrive with their diagnosis.

Why are you participating?

I've recently had a reckoning with labels- my race, my sexuality, my disability, how they define me and how I can respect and contribute and be part of the culture- my cultures.

Newton, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

A child told me I was the first one to make them feel understood.

Why are you participating?

The world would be a better place with more love, understanding and acceptance.