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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026

What happens when an autistic child turns eighteen and the support disappears?

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

The cliff of support means vital services for neurodivergent individuals often vanish the moment they turn eighteen. The mental toll of social masking and survival strategies. Why girls are diagnosed four times less frequently than boys. Closing insurance loopholes for profound autism care. Moving from awareness to legislative action through the Advocacy Academy. Redefining success might be the only way to bridge the gap between corporate inclusion and 24/7 caregiving realities.

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