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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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There are no longer any classes to go to. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” That new reality can be isolating. There is no longer a team of teachers, therapists and professionals helping them navigate their disability. They are on their own.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna. She is president emeritus of AIGA and was awarded the AIGA Medal for lifetime achievement in 2019. That messaging that we internalize starts to erode our confidence and our self-esteem.”

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