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Welcome to ABMC Autism Network | Stories, Resources & Autism Community
A short introduction to the ABMC Autism Network: what the channel covers and where to find stories, resources, and community.
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Welcome to ABMC Autism Network | Stories, Resources & Autism Community
A short introduction to the ABMC Autism Network: what the channel covers and where to find stories, resources, and community.
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Autistic Perspectives
Living With Autism: Steven Paterson on Growing Up, Support & Success
Steven Paterson talks about growing up autistic, the support that made a difference, and what success means to him.
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Family Voices
An Autism Family's Journey | Sirena Shares Her Story and Community Support
Sirena describes her family's journey and the community support they found along the way.
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Family Voices
Supporting Autism Families | Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group
Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group discusses how families can find connection and support.
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Understanding Autism
Unlocking Autism
A longer-form ABMC feature exploring autism and understanding.
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Understanding Autism
25 Autism Facts That Can Help You Better Understand Autism
An overview of commonly shared facts about autism. General information only, not medical advice.
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For Kids
Marvelous Max: Autism Awareness for Kids
A short, child-friendly video introducing autism awareness for young viewers.
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Community & Advocacy
Autism and Children of Color: Barriers to Care, Support and Inclusion
A news segment produced by PBS, shared on the ABMC channel, on barriers to diagnosis, care, and inclusion for children of color.
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- Third-party segment (PBS)
Where to start
New to autism? Begin with the under-a-minute explainer and the 25 facts overview in Understanding Autism. Looking for lived experience? Family Voices and Autistic Perspectives feature people speaking for themselves.
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