Finding Independence and Advocacy: A Journey Through Autism and Self-Direction (2021-2025)

• By: Jason Harris ELIJA Foundation
• April 4th, 2025
• actually autistic, advocacy, applied behavior analysis, independent living, mental health, neurodiversity, Spring 2025 Issue, therapy, treatment
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As a young, happy baby about to become a toddler, my family noticed I was not progressing as a normal toddler would, so they took me for a psychological evaluation at 20 months. At that evaluation, I was officially diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ever since then, life has been an...