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Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
This is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 21-year-old Jonathan Gardner is a person who has autism. He lives in East Bridgewater, and he's a cancer survivor. In 2021, he was diagnosed with a …