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Rumer Willis Says Sister Tallulah's Autism Diagnosis Was a 'Homecoming': 'It Gave Her Permission to Be Exactly Who She Is'

Rumer Willis spoke about her sister Tallulah Willis' autism diagnosis at the Autism Speaks Los Angeles Gala on Oct. 24. Rumer called the diagnosis 'a homecoming.'

"From the very start, she stood out — not just for her creativity, which was wild and boundless, but for the way she seemed to exist on a slightly different frequency from the rest of us," Rumer began her speech. The actress watched her younger sister navigate the challenges for years, working with therapists in search of a solution. The House Bunny actress concluded her heartfelt speech, thanking her sister for teaching her that "being different isn’t something to overcome — it’s something to treasure."

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