Colin Ozeki, 17, doesn’t like to sugarcoat how autism spectrum disorder has affected his interactions with others, his emotions and his own self-confidence. He sees it as an issue to confront, something about himself to work on and improve in order to fully participate in life around him.
He appreciates the adage, “It’s a difference, not a disability.” But he disagrees with it when it comes to himself.
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