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Journalist Eric Garcia: Autistic People Finally Seen as the Definitive Authority on Their Own Lives

Autistic people were not originally included in the larger disability rights push of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s but now perceptions are changing and autistic people are more and more at the center of any public policy or decision making arena about their rights and choices. 

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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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