Dear Society... Signed, Autism (VIDEO)

Enjoy this uplifting talk and understand more about what it’s like to live on the autism spectrum as an adult.

As Daniel writes, “Dear Society, Thank you for your awareness, eagerly awaiting understanding and acceptance. Signed, Autism”.

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