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In Her Memoir "The Big Hurt," Erika Schickel Looks At Her Self-Imposed Bad Girl Image Through A New Len
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(Books)
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... On Mothering A Child With Non-Verbal Autism
Two New Essay Collections, "Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be" And "On Freedom," Examine American Culture And If Freedom Truly Exists
Michaela Coel’s ...
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Created on 18 October 2021
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Country Singer Allison Moorer is Back With "I Dream He Talks to Me," A Memoir on Mothering a Child with Non-Verbal Autism ...
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(Books)
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I had been living in New York City for six months and working at school for students with Autism and related disorders when I heard about Allison Moorer. More accurately, I heard her twangy Alabama ...
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Created on 12 October 2021
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This Queen of Swords Tarot Card Playlist Is Perfect For Daydreaming And Getting Lost In Your Head
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(Living)
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... skills that she can intimidate mere mortals with her unique brain. She often manifests in those with diverse cognitive abilities, such as anxiety, depression, autism, and bipolar spectrum diagnoses, as ...
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Created on 08 July 2021
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4.
6 Iconic LGBTQ+ Comedians To Laugh With This Pride Month
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(Entertainment)
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... hilarious and heart-wrenching, Gadsby reflects on a childhood of internalized homophobia in Tasmania; sexism; marginalization as a queer woman; and a diagnosis of autism and ADHD later in life. In her ...
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Created on 10 June 2021
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How could a woman not know she was autistic until age 31? The answer has everything to do with gender bias.
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(Living)
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When Jess Kramer discovered she had autism at age 31 it was a revelation—and she’s not alone. Thousands of women live undiagnosed in a world where male symptoms are the only ones that count
At ...
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Created on 25 January 2021
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The Women Of "Sesame Street" Share Their Behind-The-Scenes Storie
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(TV)
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... including military outreach and special autism initiatives. It’s work she’s especially suited for, because when she attended San Francisco State University, Carrara-Rudolph designed her own major in child ...
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Created on 17 July 2020
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The New "Babysitter's Club" On Netflix Is Not About Babysitting — It’s About Strong Wom
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(TV)
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I feel vulnerable admitting that as woman in her 30s, I binge-watched the new Netflix show, The Babysitter's Club, over 4th of July weekend. Twice. Normally I would blame this behavior on quarantine ...
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Created on 10 July 2020
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Week of Women: November 16-22, 2018
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(Entertainment)
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... from a cheating boyfriend to autism awareness to the etiquette of nudes. Out now.
"Washing Machine Heart" by Mitski
Directed by Zia Anger, Mitski's "Washing Machine Heart" music video (off her new ...
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Created on 15 November 2018
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9.
The Problem With "Professionalism
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(Feminism)
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... I work with students on the Autism Spectrum and their families. My essays usually revolve around topics surrounding gender equality, LGBTQ issues, and mental health. While I agree it would be unprofessional ...
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Created on 02 August 2018
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7 Must-Read Pieces About What FOSTA-SESTA Means For Sex Workers
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(Feminism)
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... the streets; they have no choice.”
“New US Laws Targeting Sex Workers Will Harm Autistic People” by Reese Piper for the Metro.co.uk
“How autism expresses varies but many share delayed reaction ...
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Created on 19 April 2018
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Winnie Mandela, South African Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies At 81: Link Roundup
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(Living)
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... law it inspired at Refinery29.
It's World Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, a time to reflect on how we can best serve individuals on the spectrum. This year, the United ...
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Created on 02 April 2018
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Week of Women: March 16-22, 2018
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(Entertainment)
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... at a group for autistic adults, the film has been praised for its depiction of autism — and for casting actors with autism in the lead roles. Premieres Friday, March 16.
Maineland In this documentary, ...
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Created on 15 March 2018
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13.
Mass Shootings Are Not A Symptom Of Mental Illness
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(Feminism)
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... affect a patient’s life if left untreated. As a behavior analyst working with children on the autism spectrum, I use the DSM-V for treatment planning and deciding how many hours of support per week my ...
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Created on 26 February 2018
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14.
"Please Stand By's" Cast Deserves Better: BUST Revi
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(Movies)
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... Collette) try to track her down.
Though Star Trek fans might enjoy the references, Please Stand By fails mainly because it doesn’t depict Wendy’s autism with any realism or nuance. Her character isn’t ...
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Created on 31 January 2018
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There's A Sexual Assault Epidemic Affecting People With Intellectual Disabilities — And We Need To Talk About I
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(Feminism)
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... cerebral palsy, and those on the autism spectrum.
NPR's written article is paired with a 12-minute audio segment and weaves in assault statistics with the story of Pauline, a 46-year-old sexual assault ...
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Created on 09 January 2018
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An Open Letter To Kate Winslet
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(Movies)
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... so many amazing things for women already — from speaking out against the wage gap, to advocating body positivity, and fighting to destigmatize autism — I hope you decide to listen. However, I’m expecting ...
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Created on 25 October 2017
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17.
Week of Women: “Ingrid Goes West,” “Insecure,” Kesha And More
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(Entertainment)
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... 11th.
TV
Atypical
Created by Robia Rashid, this dark comedy follows an 18-year-old boy (Keir Gilchrist) on the autism spectrum; Jennifer Jason Leigh plays his mom. The show is generating ...
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Created on 10 August 2017
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18.
Anti-Bullying Book ‘Jacob’s New Dress’ Banned To Protect ‘Traditional Family Values'
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(Books)
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... probably use it themselves.
Photos via 'Jacob's New Dress' Amazon page
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Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Is The Newest Kid To Move To Sesame Street
This Short Story Collection Explores ...
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Created on 27 March 2017
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Elmo, You're Fired': Elmo Loses Job Because of Trump's PBS Cu
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(Entertainment)
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... Tell Us Something Important — People Wanted Her To Stop Talking
Alejandra Campoverdi Is Running For Congress, But People Can't Get Over Her Maxim Shoot
Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Is The Newest Kid To ...
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Created on 21 March 2017
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Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Is The Newest Kid To Move To Sesame Street
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(TV)
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... introduce its first muppet with autism, a redhead 4-year-old named Julia. She carries her favorite stuffed rabbit with her and likes to draw, sing and play with her friends Abby, Elmo and Big Bird.
This ...
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Created on 20 March 2017
