Atkins Mocha Latte Shake Recipe Changed: An Autistic’s Worst Nightmare
An open letter to Atkins on how their new recipe for the Mocha Latte Shake recipe affected an autistic adult.
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Autism
I am an autistic adult. I write about autism, my autistic experiences, and the history of this neurocognitive condition as a self-advocate to help share education in the hopes of spreading awareness and acceptance.
Autism is highly stigmatized and parents often grieve when their children receive this diagnosis. I am here to tell you that while your feelings are valid, your child is not any less of a person than who you built them up to be in your mind. They are still full of potential, love, and innocence, and their future has yet to be written.
I do not speak for the autistic community;Â I am just one voice in the autistic community.
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Autism Self-Diagnosis Guide
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