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Using a pseudonym, an autistic college student shares how communication support, community service, and persistence helped her grow from feeling invisible into a confident leader.

Writing under a pseudonym, an autistic performer reflects on bullying, family challenges, and learning to transform lived experience into creative strength.

Onyx Ellerthorpe shares how self-advocacy, supportive friendships, and a clearer understanding of autism and ADHD helped them prepare for college.

Writing under a pseudonym, an autistic student reflects on finding the right school supports, building confidence, and preparing to study sports medicine.

Jamie Boeckel reflects on overcoming lifelong challenges, building social confidence, and pursuing a future in library science.

Cameron Boyd shares how academic supports, friendship, and growth on the golf team helped him build confidence as an autistic student.

Isabella Grbac shares how theatre, music, and a supportive community helped her embrace herself and pursue her dream of performing.

Citlaly Aguayo shares how her mother’s support, patience, and her own determination helped her find her voice and prepare to study kinesiology.

Writing as Rowan, an autistic student shares the loneliness of feeling misunderstood and the hope of finding friendship and belonging in college.

Elian Pope shares the challenges of being an autistic extrovert, his passion for how things work, and his hopes for college.