Taking a swing against stigma: Alternative Baseball seeks to form a team in Tallapoosa County
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Alternative Baseball aims to create an inclusive environment for those with ASD or other disabilities to play sports. In 2024 the organization plans to bring a celebrity game to Tallapoosa County.

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At 4 years old, Taylor Duncan was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

“I deal with a lot of stigmas, and I dealt with a lot of speech issues, sensory issues and anxiety issues — the usual that comes with autism spectrum disorder,” he said.

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.