AUCD: Welcome Reception and Poster Session: Many Imprisoned, Homeless, and Misdiagnosed Adults in Our Communities May Be Suffering From an Undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Presenter

Michele Newman, B.S., Director, No Cracks Campaign
JFK Partners/University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, UCEDD/LEND

Description

Too many adults "fall through the cracks". They question why they "feel" different, don't "fit in", or see society as irrational. Some develop crude skills to "exist", or live a sub-par existence on the streets homeless; sucked into prostitution, drugs & alcohol. Many fill mental or penal institutions. It's highly probable they suffer from an undiagnosed ASD. This presentation discusses a grassroots campaign directed towards eliminating these cracks.

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