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“I was not born with anxiety, I developed anxiety as a result of the bully I faced in school for my autistic traits and constantly having to mask my autism to the detriment of my mental health”

 

In celebration of Autistic Pride Day, we’re releasing a podcast episode from one of our Future Voice Ambassadors, Ed, who shares their experience of education and employment as an autistic person, and reflects on how teachers play a key role in helping their autistic students access meaningful employment.
Listen here:

Jun 18, 21

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