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Autistic Stories Featuring Josephine Moon

My Friend Autism

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How My Story Resonates With Me

I've got a nine-year-old autistic son, but for his diagnosis, I may have never known. The GP referral to the first psychiatrist told me I made eye contact too many times in our consult. And also, I went to uni, so I can't be autistic. There's nothing about your story that isn't my story. This is a worldwide issue. We're talking about modern day Australia and then the healthcare professionals who are significantly under educated with modern day science. But there's safety in numbers for women. Women need other women. You can interrupt at any time and chime in.

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