Episode Synopsis "Eric Garcia Discusses Autism, His New Book, Journalism, and the Word 'Disability'"

Host Alena Galan interviews freelance journalist Eric Garcia, formerly of the Washington Post. and forthcoming author of a new book, "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation", which is scheduled for release this summer. They talk about Eric's career, how his autism might have shaped his identity, and about the word "disabled." Alena and Eric offer different takes on the word, highlighting the diversity of opinion over its definition and how it influences personal identity and societal perceptions. Different Lights is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio and is produced by David DesRoches, director of community programming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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