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In this conversation, Areva Martin shares her journey as an advocate for autism awareness and support, stemming from her personal experiences as a mother of a child with autism. She discusses the disparities in services available to families based on socioeconomic status and race, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, and the need for community support. Areva emphasizes that communication can take many forms and that autism should be viewed as a unique way of being rather than a deficit. She encourages parents to embrace their child's diagnosis and highlights the resources available through her nonprofit organization, the Special Needs Network.
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In this conversation, Areva Martin shares her journey as an advocate for autism awareness and support, stemming from her personal experiences as a mother of a child with autism. She discusses the disparities in services available to families based on socioeconomic status and race, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, and the need for community support. Areva emphasizes that communication can take many forms and that autism should be viewed as a unique way of being rather than a deficit. She encourages parents to embrace their child's diagnosis and highlights the resources available through her nonprofit organization, the Special Needs Network.
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