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Alexa Lebrón-Cruz

Psychology Graduate, Bryn Mawr College

Alexa Lebrón-Cruz is a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College and previous Autism Research Fellow at Yale. She aspires to work with and advocate for neurodivergent populations through research.

Written by Alexa Lebrón-Cruz

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Neurodiversity

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Essentialism is insidious – but it might also be helpful

Stereotypes are obviously bad, but believing you share an essence with others could help people who feel marginalised

by Ariana Orvell & Alexa Lebrón-Cruz