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Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginalized groups of people are the mascots for governmental legislation. David and Philip will talk about why Autistic people need to speak up for ourselves to lead the way for systemic change regarding our bodies as an important aspect of who we are.

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Many Autistics are deciding to mask ourselves in the current political atmosphere. Our pathological demand avoidance is a powerful tool so that we can say no to these unjust rules and not be someone's tool of oppression. Matthew and Philip will talk about masking as part of our multidimensional existence as Autistic people.

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The first two weeks of Autism Acceptance Monthhave been very difficult given recent statements made by misinformed individuals. On this episode of Today’sAutistic Moment, Philip will have some things to say about all of that in the first segment. In segments two, three and fourwe will be hearing from Emily Goldberg and Anna Voight with the Autism Mentorship Program. The Autism Mentorship Program brings in Autistic Adults to mentor Autistic teens and youth to provide them with a positive space to be themselves. Anna herself is Autistic and a mentor who will talk about her experience working with Autistic teens and youth has helped her to be a leader and encourages her mentee to be a leader in their own life.