Let's Talk! Autism and Multiple Disabilities, Pt. 1, with Indigo Russel

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In this episode of Let's Talk! Autism, hosted by Amanda Antell, the focus is on the experiences of living with autism alongside multiple disabilities. Amanda is joined by Indigo, a student advocate at Portland Community College, who shares her journey, daily struggles, and the societal stigmas she faces with both visible and invisible disabilities. They discuss issues such as medical trauma, the challenge of getting diagnoses, and the frustration of not being taken seriously due to age or lack of visible symptoms. They explore the importance of disability pride, the impact of societal perceptions, and the need for greater understanding and compassion from both the medical community and the general public.