The Language To Use When Addressing People On The Spectrum

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The Language To Use When Addressing People On The Spectrum

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! We wanted to help our readers learn how to address those on the spectrum with a proper language guide.

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Tyler Perry gifted 1,000 Kroger gift cards to Southeast Atlanta residents. Officers went throughout Atlanta neighborhoods handing out the $50 gift cards. The post Tyler Perry gifts 1,000 Kroger gift cards to Atlanta residents appeared first on TheGrio.

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