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What is 'normal'? Who decides?

What is 'normal'? Who decides?

Autism is not always well understood. Here Eleana Re gives a very personal insight into what's it like for her.

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Made by Carousel, originally published on 19 February 2019

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  • Published
    22 August 2024
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