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This guest essay is by Marlon Santos. My family came to Los Angeles in 1982, fleeing the civil war in El Salvador. My mother is a nanny, and my father works on car upholstery. I am a first-generation college student at UC Riverside pursuing a degree in Music. Growing up, my family never made me

This guest essay is by Benjamin Tyler. One of the biggest and most consistent challenges I had when it came to family relations, was accepting the lack of an answer or reason behind a request. I still don’t fully accept this today, although with the help of therapy and naturally maturing over time, I haven’t

This guest essay is by David Yuan. I am a National Honor Society member who likes playing chess, especially with custom rules that I come up with. In addition, I do a lot of volunteering and even a job internship at Seeds to Sew International. In my free time, I also like playing ping-pong, tennis,

This guest essay is by Christian Lovelace. Meet Christian, a passionate 17-year-old with a profound love for history. From a young age, he has been captivated by stories of the past, eagerly diving into books and documentaries that bring historical events to life. His curiosity knows no bounds, as he often explores various cultures and

This guest essay is by Neev Pandey. I'm Neev, a high school Senior admitted into a four-year college degree. In college I intend to explore my interests and future career path. As someone with autism, I am constantly learning to navigate challenges with resilience and determination, shaping who I am today. I was born with

This guest essay is by Jason (JD) Graham. My name is Jason Donald Graham Jr., but most people just call me JD for short. Throughout the course of my life, I have often had to navigate the complex life or normalcy while being born with Asperger’s Syndrome. Growing up, there was always a sense that

This guest essay is by Renee Perrault. My name is Renee Perrault and I am a high school senior diagnosed with Autism. I attend Speedway High School, where I work hard in my classes and continue preparing for my future. I plan to go to college to study art and education so I can use

This guest essay is by Andres Castillo. I am a self-autism advocate and an author. I am proud to be an author and illustrator for two years. Personal Statements: I have worked on a second book for three years. It will be four years this coming July. It would be the same content as my

This guest essay is by Xavier Raymond. Get ready to dive into the quirky life of Xavier Raymond! Here you will see all of my ups and downs, the struggles I’ve had to go through with my autism and ADHD diagnoses, and the people and organizations who have thrust me into becoming the person I