COVID-19 has changed the world as we once knew it. Autistic Adults have experienced routine changes that challenges our social support networks, therapy options and self-care more than they were before the pandemic. On this episode of Today's Autistic Moment, Philip is joined by Olivia James from the Office for Communications and Marketing at the Autism Society of Minnesota to discuss how COVID-19 affects autistic adults. Olivia offers great information, describes the barriers and strengths for autistic adults during this time, and gives crucial advice for self-advocacy. Join us for this important conversational podcast.
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