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Education Chat: Life on the Spectrum: Eileen Lamb’s Story

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Season 1. Episode 8.

This Autism Awareness Month, our hosts Alyssa and Alysha sit down with Eileen Lamb, author, podcast host, and founder of The Autism Cafe. Eileen shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism at the age of 26, after finding out that her son had autism as well. Eileen’s experience and journey allows for a unique perspective to discuss advice for families getting exposed to the world of Autism, along with ways society can be more inclusive and supportive of those on the spectrum.

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Education Chat tells the stories of students in the Inland Empire by cultivating meaningful discussions about lived experiences, successes, and opportunities for growth. Join GIA Interns Alysha Paulino and Alyssa Silva as they engage in candid conversations with students throughout the region. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement, a collective impact organization in the Inland Empire with a mission to increase economic prosperity in the region by increasing educational attainment. 

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