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Autism & black well being

Below are the best resources we could find on Autism and black well being.

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Episode 2: College during COVID

Jasmine Board is a junior at UC Riverside. She was on campus for a quarter when COVID hit, but she says it turns out online school is great for her.

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Episode 10: Plan B Was Better

James is now a senior, on track to graduate in the spring. But early on, he bypassed asking for some of the accommodations he was entitled to. James explains how being on the spectrum can make that complicated, and talks about how colleges are figuring it out.

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Episode 8: Freshman Report, So Far, So Good

Tony Y. is three weeks into his freshman year at the University of Oregon, and so far he loves the vibe in Eugene, the great food in town, and his first-quarter classes: The Politics of Business, algebra, trumpet studio, and he's in the marching band.

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A Love Letter to Ancestors: Writing, Motherhood and Burt Bridges Featuring Cassandra Lane, Author and Editor

In this episode, Cassandra Lane shares the journey of her book and the truths she’s discovered in the process, including how her intentional parenting has focused with the ancestral blueprint she’s unearthed.

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Episode 7: Inclusive College Opportunities

Many colleges and universities are opening up more offerings for students on the spectrum who are seeking a college experience without pursuing a degree.

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Episode 6: Choosing the Right College

Choosing the right school can require lots of research, especially when you're on the Spectrum. It's not just finding a college with majors you are interested in, but also figuring out which schools have support services and programs that match your needs.

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Episode 5: This Is Hard

Guillermo Guzman says he was never one of the most popular kids in high school, but he was one of the smartest. When he gets to UCRiverside, he feels like he's pretty average. He struggles socially and academically.

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Episode 4: Slow and Steady towards Her 4-Year Degree

Finding the right major and career path was a process that might seem too slow to some students (and their parents) but Caroline was determined to make her own choices along the way, and she has no regrets.

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Episode 3: Facing Challenges and Studying Abroad

Aniella Fields had the grades, but she was very hesitant about going to college. She was accepted to UC Riverside and moved into a dorm her first semester. Then she struggled a bit as a sophomore and decided to disclose her diagnosis.

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Art Therapy: Autism, Connection, and How Far We Have Come Featuring Morgan Harper Nichols, Artist

In this episode, Morgan Harper Nichols shares how for years she used art and writing to cope with her journey of unknowingly living with Autism for much of her life.

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