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Autism Acceptance From a Military-Connected Youth’s Perspective

Episode By: MilitaryOneSource Series

28 MinutesApril 8, 2025

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Listen to the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southeast Region Military Youth of the Year and his mentor discuss how installation youth centers have helped him navigate his journey with Asperger’s and how the nature of youth centers creates spaces where military-connected youth and teens can learn how to be themselves and that their voice matters. You’ll also hear about the importance of mentorship, how mentors learn from youth and teens, and how each youth or teen’s unique experience enhances the teen center community.

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Autism Acceptance From a Military-Connected Youth’s Perspective