Journalist Eric Garcia: How to Help Autistic People Feel Seen and Valued

Autistic Journalist Eric Garcia says it’s ironic that neurotypical people accuse autistic people of having no empathy when they are criminally unempathetic to the needs and methods of communication of autistic people.

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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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