autism

By C. Dixon (from The Autism Site) Reginald “Neli” Latson is a young black man on the autism spectrum whose life changed forever after a stranger called the police on him when he was 18. This incident occurred in 2010. In the 10 years that have passed, Latson has still not achieved total freedom. His mental…

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Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Helped Comic Hannah Gadsby ‘Be Kinder’ To Herself May 26, 20201:44 PM ET Heard on Fresh Air Gadsby embarked on a comedy career in Australia, but she still felt out of place. It wasn’t until 2016, when she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder that things started to make sense. Gadsby’s breakout comedy…

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