Eric Garcia

And so what I would say to them is that like, I don't know what it's like to be not speaking autistic, but I do know what it's like to be overwhelmed and overstimulated in a world that doesn't, you know, I didn't drive, I don't drive, I didn't drive a car to get here because I can't drive. Some autistic people can drive and God bless them. I just can't.

It's overwhelming sensory overwhelm, sensory overload. And I guess what I just want to say is that like, I know, I don't know exactly what it's like, but I've learned so much from your kids. And I've learned so much. And I've learned how similar we are. And I've learned how, even though there are still very big differences, that they deserve to be treated bad.

It's overwhelming sensory overwhelm, sensory overload. And I guess what I just want to say is that like, I know, I don't know exactly what it's like, but I've learned so much from your kids. And I've learned so much. And I've learned how similar we are. And I've learned how, even though there are still very big differences, that they deserve to be treated bad.

It's overwhelming sensory overwhelm, sensory overload. And I guess what I just want to say is that like, I know, I don't know exactly what it's like, but I've learned so much from your kids. And I've learned so much. And I've learned how similar we are. And I've learned how, even though there are still very big differences, that they deserve to be treated bad.

And that if I fought so hard to get my voice heard, my God, the reason why I try to interview non—it is so important in all of my books and all of my writing to include non-speaking voices because, my God, I want their stories told and I want them to be heard.

And that if I fought so hard to get my voice heard, my God, the reason why I try to interview non—it is so important in all of my books and all of my writing to include non-speaking voices because, my God, I want their stories told and I want them to be heard.

And that if I fought so hard to get my voice heard, my God, the reason why I try to interview non—it is so important in all of my books and all of my writing to include non-speaking voices because, my God, I want their stories told and I want them to be heard.

Mm-hmm. And so, isn't that what RFK wants? Like, what's wrong with his approach to Don speaking autistic kids? Like, his bringing this to light. What's the difference between what you want and what he wants?

Mm-hmm. And so, isn't that what RFK wants? Like, what's wrong with his approach to Don speaking autistic kids? Like, his bringing this to light. What's the difference between what you want and what he wants?

Mm-hmm. And so, isn't that what RFK wants? Like, what's wrong with his approach to Don speaking autistic kids? Like, his bringing this to light. What's the difference between what you want and what he wants?

I think what I want is, I think the difference, because there, believe it or not, is some overlap, is that he sees this as a tragedy to be fixed. I see these as people who deserve everything possible. We're probably always going to have autism. And we're always going to have autistic people with us. So what do we do about it? How do we serve these people?

I think what I want is, I think the difference, because there, believe it or not, is some overlap, is that he sees this as a tragedy to be fixed. I see these as people who deserve everything possible. We're probably always going to have autism. And we're always going to have autistic people with us. So what do we do about it? How do we serve these people?

I think what I want is, I think the difference, because there, believe it or not, is some overlap, is that he sees this as a tragedy to be fixed. I see these as people who deserve everything possible. We're probably always going to have autism. And we're always going to have autistic people with us. So what do we do about it? How do we serve these people?

How do we see them as full human beings who have needs and wants and concerns? And how do we fix the gaps so that the actually impairing and disabling parts of autism are addressed and mitigated? And how do we help them to live good and happy lives?

How do we see them as full human beings who have needs and wants and concerns? And how do we fix the gaps so that the actually impairing and disabling parts of autism are addressed and mitigated? And how do we help them to live good and happy lives?

How do we see them as full human beings who have needs and wants and concerns? And how do we fix the gaps so that the actually impairing and disabling parts of autism are addressed and mitigated? And how do we help them to live good and happy lives?

Well, Eric, I feel like that is a beautiful place to end. I really appreciate you coming and talking to me about this.

Well, Eric, I feel like that is a beautiful place to end. I really appreciate you coming and talking to me about this.

Well, Eric, I feel like that is a beautiful place to end. I really appreciate you coming and talking to me about this.

Hannah, I really appreciate you having me here.