This Pride Month, we're recognizing and celebrating autistic members of the LGBTQ+ community. Get to know a few members of our diverse and broad community below.

Meet Terance aka TeeKayy, 22

Self-love and an appreciation for individuality have been staples of
TeeKayy's life ever since deciding to take the courageous step
to come out as transgender to family and friends. In this Pride Month
profile, learn about TeeKayy's autism diagnosis and how the
realization that living your truest life is the key to happiness: [link removed]

Meet Bryan B., 24

Growing up on the autism spectrum wasn't easy for this Florida
native, but an unwavering belief in himself and the courage to stand
up for what he believes in helped him to find his way. Today, Bryan, a
proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, is pursuing a master's
degree in communications and finding his voice as an advocate for the
autism and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about him through his own
words in this feature profile: [link removed]

Study: LGBTQ+ autistic adults face range of challenges in healthcare

Researchers found that despite having greater need for mental and
physical healthcare services, LGBTQ+ autistic adults surveyed had a
higher rate of those needs being unmet. The broader community and the
healthcare system need to focus on solutions that support LGBTQ+
autistic adults and make it easier to access appropriate care: [link removed]


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