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Wednesday, May 8 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Nothing About Us without us: A Discussion with Autistic Self-Advocates and their Families

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In this session, autistic adults and their parents sit side-by-side and discuss their journey from the early years into adulthood. While systems and services have improved over time to a certain degree, there are still many barriers to full inclusion and belonging in society. The panelists will share their stories about challenges, supports, as well as key considerations of what practitioners, families, and communities could do within their spheres of influence to support autistic children to reach their full potential and truly belong wherever they go
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Harriet Able

UNC at Chapel Hill
Harriet is a Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she teaches and researches issues regarding family empowerment, ethics, and interprofessional preparation.
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Hannah Spitzer

Hannah Spitzer was diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder when she was 14 years old. In her second year of study at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hannah Spitzer fell gravely ill to the point where it affected her ability to continue classes. She was diagnosed... Read More →
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Ariella Malkah Kraintz

Ariella Malkah Kraintz (She/They) is a neurodiverse (Autism/ADHD), queer, Jewish, single mother to an autistic child.  Like many neurodivergent girls who grew up in the 80s & 90s, when autism went underdiagnosed in girls and women, she wasn't formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum... Read More →
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Wednesday May 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Redbud A, Zoom
  Concurrent Session, Autism, Families

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