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Guests:
- Dr. Ken Doka, Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of America
- Amy Tucci, President and CEO of the Hospice Foundation of America
- Alex LaMorie Advisory Board Member of the Autism and Grief Project
Overview of the Autism and Grief Project:
- Website launched in September 2022 to provide grief resources for autistic adults, their families, and professionals
- Features testimonials, social stories, animations, and information on death and non-death losses
- Goals are to help autistic individuals navigate complex emotions and contextualize grief
Importance of addressing autism and grief:
- Emerging area of focus as more autistic individuals reach adulthood
- Opportunity to expand understanding of diversity in grief experiences
Benefits of the project:
- Provides support and validation for those grieving personal losses
- Establishes baseline understanding while respecting the uniqueness of each experience
- Spreads awareness of available resources for the autism community
Link mentioned in the episode: https://www.autismandgrief.org/
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