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  2. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism, or autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive, restricted, and inflexible patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as well as deficits in social communication and social interaction, and the presence of high or low sensory sensitivity.

  3. Discrimination against autistic people - Wikipedia

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    [5] Furthermore, according to the UK Office for National Statistics, the unemployment rate of autistic people may reach 85%, the highest rate among all disabled groups studied. It is noted that in many countries autism is not a disability protected by anti-discrimination employment laws, and this is due to many corporations lobbying against it. [6]

  4. 50 Traumatic Experiences That Exposed Toxic Family Dynamics - AOL

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    Other red flags include having to do excessive chores and cooking meals from a very young age, feeling unwanted or unloved, and having your basic needs unmet, from a lack of food or proper ...

  5. Autism and LGBTQ identities - Wikipedia

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    Many people feel that autism causes them to have a very different understanding of their gender than is expected of them. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] Autistic people can struggle to infer social expectations, intentions and abstract concepts which lack tangible rules and reasons, [ 31 ] such as socially constructed expectations like gender, which can vary ...

  6. 25 Red Flags That Signify a Toxic Relationship, According to ...

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    13. Patterns of Bad Behaviors. If any of the above signs sound familiar, be on the lookout for patterns that occur over and over again. "People make mistakes," Kays says, "but when mistakes become ...

  7. Here's Why the Disability Pride Flag Design Changed - AOL

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    Still, society holds many negative assumptions about disabilities and the people who have them. Flags can raise awareness and are a symbol of solidarity, pride and acceptance — LGBTQ+ flags for ...

  8. Autism rights movement - Wikipedia

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    There is disagreement within the autism community on whether to use person-first terminology (e.g., person with autism) or identity-first terminology (e.g., autistic person). The autism rights movement encourages the use of identity-first terminology [106] to stress that autism is a part of an individual's identity rather than a condition they ...

  9. Autistic meltdown - Wikipedia

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    Autistic people often forget details of what happened during their meltdowns. [11] Meltdowns can be misunderstood by first responders and law enforcement, potentially leading to situation escalation. Recognizing the difference between meltdowns and typical tantrums is crucial for appropriate response and support. [7]: 2033–2034