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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about ...

Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. When we’re writing about a person’s experience with a mental health condition, ...