Racism and Autism: One Mother’s Story
This short video illustrates some of the experiences of race and class issues long tied to diagnoses of autism.
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Our son is nonverbal, but by his body language, we gather that he is proud, happy, he feels accepted and important, and that he belongs to an extended family – Rimland. Rimland nurtures his self-esteem, structures his daily activities, and installs goals. He used to be crabby, but now we often see him smile.
— The Crisostomos Family