As non-autistic parents, we should recognize our privilege as we enter conversations with autistic adults. Non-Autistic Parents: Why We Should Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
I have endured marginalization from my earliest memory. I have to fight to be heard every moment of every day. I have never experienced a second that… The Intersectionality of My Erasure: Being AFAB, Black, & Autistic
Read moreTrigger warning: One hyperlink (when clicked) includes photos of abuse of autistic people. It is flagged with a TW. _____ As an autistic-led … Community Partnerships: We Can’t ‘Agree to Disagree’ about ABA
Read moreby Autistics for Autistics Ontario Autistics for Autistics opposes ABA in any form, because ABA is founded on a dehumanizing, segregationist approach… Why we oppose ABA in any form
Read moreI know I skipped last week but if it’s any consolation it all gets counted in the monthly roundup anyway. So recently it’s been a heatwave followed by rain.. which didn’t help my fitness goals at all. However the last two days have been great weather so I went for some early morning cycling. The thing is that when the
Read moreImage description: Common classroom rules that are enforced in virtual classrooms that may be discriminatory towards neurodivergent and disabled … Strict Compliance Does Not Belong in the Virtual Classroom, Either.
Read moreResources -websites, pages and people with valuable knowledge. Federal and Provinical Government Links -for disability support in Canada. TED Talks About Autism– Videos from TED Talks about Autism from multiple perspectives. I was diagnosed with Autism over 2 years ago. What I found odd was that there were no Government links for support. I found about some of the Federal
Read moreCreating a mass resource on articles about atypical traits since many who have gone undiagnosed or recieved a late diagnosis tend to experience this … Atypical traits Resource
Read moreFor several years, autism organizations led by non-autistic parents and professionals have focused on Autism Awareness in the month of April. … April is Ableism Awareness Month
Read moreImage description: Logos and pictures of family vloggers including “Fathering Autism,” “Finding Cooper’s Voice,” and “The Stauffer Life” who have … Exploiting Autistic Children Online is Not “Cute” or “Family Friendly.”
Read moreThere are a lot of autism organizations out there, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell which ones are worth supporting, and which are worth … Good Autistic Advocacy Organizations vs. Bad Autism “Charities”
Read moreI posted this a bit ago on my Fb page 7 shares and reached just under 790 people. I was so shocked that that many saw it….and que a bit of anxiety … You are not Alone
Read moreNote: Links are original to the email and probably don’t work. Dear California Autism Advocate, Are you frustrated that insurance companies … Archived: Autism Speaks | Help Get Autism Insurance Benefits in California! | Circa Oct 17, 2008 #NotAnAutisticAlly
Read moreGrowing up I heard a lot of verbal abuse and its been in recent years that I’ve been able to acknowledge some of that abuse came from she who birthed… Ableism, Growth & Abuse (TW for all that)
Read moreLiberate Neurodivergents Who gets to decide what is “challenging behavior?” Because, if you ask any neurodivergent person, we’ll tell you, it’s … Liberate Neurodivergents: Your Behavior Is Challenging To Us | #LiberateNDs
Read more16 MUST SEE Memes That Nail What It’s Like To Have an “Autism Parent”
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Yes it’s that time again for another fitness check of how I’m doing this month. I did miss a weekly roundup or maybe two? Oh well that’s life for you. That was my longest cycle to date and I’m really quite proud of myself for it. I also managed to avoid sunburn this time which is even better. So if
Read moreHomelife (CW for abuse) I have very few good memories of when i was 3ish. Visiting my older brother at his dad’s house. Getting a sega for Christmas,… Growing up undiagnosed Pt 2
Read moreWant to give a special thanks to the members & Admins of Autism Inclusivity facebook group for helping me with this one by providing a general … Self Imposed Awards & Neurodivergents
Read moreHas a child I couldn’t tell you if I masked at all least not has a young child. I can tell you the things that were missed and passed of has a happy … Growing up Undiagnosed (Masking is Soo not a privilege)
Read moreFor a more in depth explanation beyond these views on why reward systems are harmful please read Alfie Kohns Punished by Rewards, some of his other … Rewards, Money, Mental Health.
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I have been made aware that some people like to make claims that things cure/treat Autism. Such as this post below. This is absolute Bull and should be flushed down the nearest toilet. I can’t control what others say online about me or companies, however if you get sent something like this, please report it to the company as it
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For those that don’t know the DTC is short for the disability tax credit in Canada. This isn’t just for Autism but any disability although with Autism it’s a lifelong thing while other disabilities (broken leg for an example) are temporary and you may need to reapply. Now the form itself is in PDF, Large Print, Braille, and Digital Audio
Read moreTL/DR The importance of language, symbols, and standing against harmful organizations. In many groups I’m in whenever these topics are brought up … Importance Of Language, Symbols, Standing against harmful organizations. Pt 1
Read moreTW: eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, functioning labels, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WHY DID FASHION & STYLE COMPANIES CREATE… Podcast | Wake. Bake. Caffeinate. Ep. 2: Why Does The “Autism Market” Exclude Autistics?
Read moreTW: Filicide ideation, eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. PODCAST EP. 1 | … PODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
Read moreHere’s the thing, even if they post your name, city and where you work.. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will not take the posts down. They can call you names like stalker when what you’re doing is only fact checking them. This is what is happening to me right now. Connie Manning CEO/Director of CalmWear has stalked and harassed me. She
Read moreTW: Filicide ideation, eugenics, functioning labels, ableism, abuse, Autistic conversion therapy, and more. WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. PODCAST EP. 1 | … PODCAST: WAKE. BAKE. CAFFEINATE. EP. 1 | TOWN & COUNTRY’S AUTISM’S ANGELS
Read moreThe Validity of Self Dx Part 1 Financial Difficulties Financials can be a large factor making it difficult for an adult to get a diagnosis. Aside … Validity of Self Dx
Read moreDon’t let the name fool you. This list contains links for those who oppose ABA in any form not matter how subtle it is. Its abuse, always and at the … Mass resource list on ABA
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So Charlie Keeble got very offended after I made a post about something Connie Manning had posted about on what used to be fake her profile before she claimed it. As a reminder for everyone there was a long time Connie used the Authentic_Autism_Advocacy Instagram page where she claimed to be an Autistic Adult that frequently spouted the same rhetoric
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Well the weather has definitely been better this week, I started off with a bike ride on Monday and actually went over 50km! That’s a personal record for me by the way. The weather continued to be pretty nice all the way around so there was extra workouts including today’s cycle of over 40km. You can see where I needed
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So Nick.. He came to my attention when Connie Manning CEO of CalmWear endorsed him as a stand up guy as an Autism Advocate using her fake profile where she claims to be Autistic. (I know, the hypocrisy). So of course I was immediately suspicious especially since Nick used to go by Nick the Aspie writer and has been kicked
Read moreup·stage /ˌəpˈstāj/ verb gerund or present participle: upstaging divert attention from (someone) towards oneself. “they were totally upstaged by … Upstaging Mother’s Day
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So I’m the Autistic Daughter of two Canadian Military Veterans. They will be the first to tell you that this is utter Bullshit. My Dad has served in multiple war zone in his life. He’s even worked with the UN to hunt down human traffickers. My Mom was a bit more safe when she served but she brought home a
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So I have to say that Facebook is pretty damn prejudiced against Autistic people fighting back against bullies, and Autistic people in general. I shared this post by Autistic Hitman’s Facebook page which called out Connie Manning and Fiona O’Leary on their harassment and somehow I’m the one in Facebook jail?? I t’s like Facebook has never read any of
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Connie has come after me before. In Fact she goes after a lot of advocates, what’s sadder though is that she has a cult like following that thinks everything she does is peachy keen. This was a post about my Autistic Goblin Facebook page it’s pretty clear who they are targeting and why. I’m not into their little mean girl
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It’s that time again for a weekly roundup post. This week has been pretty busy with not only meeting my fitness goals, Recaps and of course advocating for my Autistic Goblin self. So let’s start with the fun stuff. Exercise and fitness. The weather started nice this week. So clearly bike rides were in the cards at least for Tuesday
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Next for Autism is a charity aimed at parents of Autistic Children as a charity to help them understand and treat their children. You read that right they believe in treating and curing Autism. Don’t worry it made me sick too, so I decided to take a look at the organization myself since Aspergers Autism Friends Society AAFS posted a
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So it’s been a bit of a busy week. As there was no snow I even managed to get in a couple of bike rides. This is also a little bit of what made the recaps a bit slower because after a workout I was very tired, so apologies if you were waiting on Psych Hunter episode 21 recap but
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