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Some doctors wrongfully believe that Autistic people do not know that our own bodies are different and need better medical care. Recently there have been attacks on the bodily autonomy of Autistic people, in particular but not limited to Autistics who are transgender. This confusion is further complicated as the health care that many marginalized groups of people are the mascots for governmental legislation. David and Philip will talk about why Autistic people need to speak up for ourselves to lead the way for systemic change regarding our bodies as an important aspect of who we are.