By Austin Houck — 2020
My story differs from many others who grow up with a developmental disorder, because at the same time, I was also finding my way as a young gay man.
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Robert felt “immense relief” following his diagnosis. “Finally I had a name for the thing that had made me feel like an alien for so long. Finally I could stop feeling bad about being different.”
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Having ASD increases the risk of depression in teens, but effective treatments are available
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