April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, aimed at enhancing the understanding of autism and supporting autistic individuals. Autism, a spectrum disorder, affects individuals uniquely without it being considered a disease. Celebrities such as Wentworth Miller and Bradley Riches have publicly shared their experiences with autism, emphasizing the importance of representation and the journey of self-understanding. Miller, diagnosed in adulthood, expressed gratitude for his diagnosis while acknowledging its privilege, while Riches highlighted the significance of authenticity through his platform.
"Right now, my work looks like evolving my understanding; re-examining five decades of lived experience through a new lens. That will take time."
"I don’t want to run the risk of suddenly being a loud, ill-informed voice in the room. The autistic community has historically been talked over, spoken for."
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