Journalist Eric Garcia: Autistic People Deserve Same Opportunities as Non-Autistic Counterparts

Talking about universal education is important but also meaningless without first addressing the fact that autistic people are not less than. They deserve a happy and successful life and the same opportunities as anyone else. 

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Eric Garcia

Eric Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. In our interview, Garcia talks about autism myths, recognizing the gifts and abilities of autistic people, how teachers can help their autistic students succeed and realize their potential, the role of accessible classrooms, autism and equity, how autistic people are portrayed in the media, and more.

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