Journalist Eric Garcia: Teachers Need to Take Autistic Students' Needs Seriously

Autistic Journalist Eric Garcia talks about a professor he had early on in college who helped him change the trajectory of his education because he listened and helped Mr. Garcia get the supports he needed to succeed academically.

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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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