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Leslie's avatar

This is amazing. As an autistic woman for whom there were no services and no awareness in the 70s, this makes me so happy. And men like him are changing the narrative of us. We're brilliant, kind, empathetic, despite the constant media coverage that pretends we are all anti social. So happy you are finding your tribe. 🇮🇪🪶

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Melanie in Ireland.'s avatar

Yes. Some of us who looked like a normal girl. Cute. Boys liked me. Girls were jealous. I didn't understand. I didn't want to kiss or anything. I wanted to play and laugh and sleep with my dog 🐶🐶🐶. I would love to meet others like me but I'm in Ireland and the system here is broken. I'm 58 from Boston originally. My heart is breaking for America. Enjoy some ice cream tonight. On me.

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CPO's avatar

Mom! Is that you???

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Rose ONeill's avatar

This is an amazing organization…as a teacher who has worked with

Many children on the spectrum… I fully support these folks work and goals!!! We still have so much to learn!!!💕☘️💕☘️#ASIAM

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Darcey's avatar

Absolutely lovely pic of u and clay 🥰

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Kathy Reynolds's avatar

Amazing!! You are a ray of sunshine in the darkness of the USA

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ROSIE ODONNELL's avatar

im here

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Jody's avatar

I love this Rosie. I feel grateful to have worked hard in my life to now be able to help my autistic kids as well as having schools, resources, and groups available in NYC.

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Bridget Corcoran's avatar

So happy to see you and Clay safe and happy. April 5 is also a day in the US to march in protest of our new administration.

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Caron Bryan's avatar

Beautiful Rosie!

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Debin Smith's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journey… 🍀🇮🇪☘️💚

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Larissa Schwartz's avatar

Rosie, I hope you know how amazing you are and selfishly speaking how you inspire this cranky woman to keep getting up (as in outta bed).

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Stephanie's avatar

Love this picture! What an opportunity for you Ro! I am sitting in my classroom planning autism awareness week. Any fun Autism facts you would like to share I can share with my elementary school?

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ROSIE ODONNELL's avatar

yes

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Mary's avatar

Rosie , you are such an inspiration. My grandson, here in Pennsylvania ,is Autistic and fortunately getting the help he needs!❤️

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Cynthia King 🇨🇦's avatar

Love watching you connect to your new community. Already showing leadership. 🩷

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Kim Abbott's avatar

I love how involved you are & stay involved where ever you are! ❤️❤️❤️

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Tammy Malone's avatar

Admire what you do for all. You and Clay look happy😊

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Morgan's avatar

I need to be a part of this! I have chills as I’m reading this. Thanks for sharing! Maybe I’ll see you there soon! ♥️🧩

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Jmikey's avatar

It’s always good to feel needed. I have a friend who’s in the need to feel needed. His Substack is.@burnsurvivor. Check him out please.

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Jmikey's avatar

He’s new today!

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Daniel Rafinejad's avatar

Hi Ro! Thank you for your beautiful posts. I just donated €60! What a fantastic cause. 🇮🇪💚🧡💕

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ROSIE ODONNELL's avatar

thank u

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