ASN exclusion must stop for those who feel misunderstood

Katie Forbes: I know what it’s like to feel excluded for being different, the hurt cuts deep

Growing up autistic, I know firsthand the emotional toll of being sidelined, overlooked and disregarded simply because my brain is wired differently.

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