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The Intersectionality of Autism and Homosexuality

December 6, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

For much of my life it seemed like everyone else was able to express themselves in a carefree, effortless manner. But it was clear from childhood that I was not like most other people. I had to hide my behavior, mannerisms, and desires. Over time as I learned why I was different, and that it wasn’t acceptable to be different, I had the urge to live in the closet. But I chose a more challenging path.

I chose to come out.

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A Tale of Two Closets: Twainbow aids the LGBT+ and autistic communities

December 5, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

Millions of people worldwide identify as being both LGBT and autistic—two communities that have faced more than their fair share of discrimination.

Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in 2013, Louis Molnár, who is also openly gay, took it upon himself to assist those around the world who fall within that “double rainbow.” And thus Twainbow was born, the name being a portmanteau of “twain” (meaning “two”) and “rainbow.”

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Bebe Sweetbriar speaks to Louis Molnar, Board Chair of Twainbow

December 4, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

 

 

Bebe Sweetbriar speaks to the most photographed nun in the world: Sister Roma. Also, Louis Molnar, Board Chair of Twainbow.

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Tasty food isn’t Hugs Cafe’s only specialty! The cafe is employing 24 special needs adults to help cook and serve lunch daily.

December 3, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

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Focus on autism must broaden to include non-binary genders

December 2, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

In this opinion piece by journalist Emily Brooks, she discusses the research done with LGBT+ folks in mind, and gives us food for thought.

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Landmark Study Identifies Key Brain Difference In Autism

December 1, 2017 by twainbowadmin Leave a Comment

Neuroscientists at Harvard and MIT have identified, for the first time, a link between the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA and symptoms of autism — a finding that may pave the way for new methods of treating and diagnosing the disorder. 

“This is the first connection in humans between a neurotransmitter in the brain and an autistic behavioral symptom,” Caroline Robertson, a postdoc at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the study’s lead author, said in a statement. 

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