ASD varies in its symptoms and severity in different people. And then when you realize that the reason why you're seen as 'bad' is that we've been conditioned to think that neurotypical is 'normal and good.' And conversely, we've been conditioned to say that autism or any type of neurodivergence is negative or a malady.' Reframing the conversation around autismР”Р„utism spectrum disorder refers to a group of developmental conditions that can affect communication and behavior, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. РІР‚СљYou're part of a larger neurotype of people and you realize you're not defective,' Garcia said. The research around autism that Garcia did for his book caused him to unlearn these experiences and to accept himself, he said. Garcia, a 2014 UNC graduate, a senior Washington correspondent at The Independent and a columnist for MSNBC, published 'We're Not Broken' on Aug. This just - this makes me autistic,РІР‚в„ў and it made sense.

РІР‚СљAnd I was like, РІР‚ВOkay, this doesn't make me bad. РІР‚СљAnd I realized, that was like, 'Oh, that's an autistic thing,' you know?РІР‚Сњ Garcia said. Stimming, which varies among people, is a self-stimulating, repetitive behavior that might present itself as flapping hands or rocking back and forth and, among other reasons, can be for enjoyment or a way to reduce anxiety. He said some of the interviewees stimmed, using stim toys and fidget cubes. Garcia, who is autistic, said the interviews helped him realize he was part of a larger community. And in the interviews and conversations he had, the UNC alumnus saw many of his own traits. For his new book, 'WeРІР‚в„ўre Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation,РІР‚Сњ Eric Garcia spent a lot of time talking to other autistic people.

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