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Antonio Gabriel Hernandez Pumarejo
Autism Response Team (ART) Associate
Autism Speaks, Kissimmee, Florida
tony.hernandez@autismspeaks.org
My full name is Antonio Gabriel Hernandez Pumarejo. But I go by Tony. I was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on March 3, 1990. I was diagnosed with Autism at age 3, and as a child, I went through different challenges with communication, social interactions, and anxiety. As time went by, I was able to improve my social contact but always struggled to make friends throughout my school life. This leads to suffering depression and loneliness. Despite the challenges, I have accomplished key life goals so far. I am the author of the book An Autism Unscripted Life, available on Amazon, and have presented at numerous conferences and televisión shows, including a guest spot on Univision.