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The 'autism advantage' at work and how it's giving firms a competitive edge
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Gordon Douglas spent most of his 20s on welfare, struggling to find an employer who would look past his "differences" and give him a break.
I'm blind, but I love going to the movies. Here's how it works
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As a person who is vision impaired, hearing is a substitute for eyesight in so many contexts.
Starting a successful small business as someone living with a disability
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It wasn't just Kyal Fairbairn's love of coffee that led to him becoming a passionate coffee cart operator.
Diagnosed with autism at 48, charity founder encourages celebration of neurodiversity
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The New South Wales-based founder of a charity for autistic children and their families is celebrating her own autism diagnosis at age 48.
WA mother Clara Harris shares her story of depression, autism, love and acceptance
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Clara Harris's eyes still well with tears as she recounts the depths of her depression some 15 years ago.