Despite education or intelligence, despite unmatched levels of creativity, of soul-piercing sincerity, or analytical genius, women on the spectrum are the most likely to find themselves under- or unemployed, financially dependent, and without guidance. Looking back at my own faltering steps and seeing the pattern repeat in so many young women, I’ve called these the “wandering years.” A time when opportunities are missed, decisions become dangerous, and hope is lost … not because of a lack of talent or passion or effort, but because of social gaffes, communication gaps, self-doubt, and plain
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