{img decription: brown background with white text that says “Fight ableism, racism, queerphobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all bad isms and … Service Dogs are Not Licensed in the United States. A Story and What the Law Really Says
Read moreThe label “severe” or “profound“ autism is intended to keep you from listening to any autistic people or learning enough to know lobbyists benefit … “Severe Autism” Is a Label that Tells You Nothing about an Autistic Person
Read moreI was a teenager from Long Island taking the Long Island Railroad into Manhattan. From there I took the A C or E subway train to Greenwich Village in… The Bigotry that is JK Rowling
Read moreImage 1. Source: Chris Bonello, online survey of 11,000+, including 7,491 autistics, published 2022 From a leaked memo to candidates by the Ontario … Election 2022: Ontario NDP’s autism disinformation campaign
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It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Military Family Services (MFRC) has fallen to Autism Speaks. They have partnered with Autism Speaks to make a free downloadable toolkit. There have been some comments left by those that know how evil Autism Speaks is but the MFRC refused to listen. Instead they doubled down. I guarantee
Read moreTeen nonspeaker Anantha Krishnamurthy compares the treatment of progressive science during the Renaissance era to modern autism science— and it hits … The Big Gag: Autism science and autistic heresy
Read moreEve Reiland It’s that time again — Discrimination, dehumanization, minimization, villifying, name calling Autistics and hate speech in the name of ‘… Discrimination, dehumanization, minimization, vilifying, Autistic slurs and hate speech in the name of ‘autism awareness’ month | Eve Reiland #…
Read moreIt’s April which is commonly known as Autism Awareness Month. Autistic people are being subjected to Parent Advocates and the tragedy narrative all over the internet this month. Medic Alert Canada was also sadly quite guilty of this. They featured a Video that was labeled as Autism Safety: Resources, tools and advice from experienced moms. However there was 1 Mom
Read moreLondon Autistics Standing Together is a peer-support and mutual aid network for Autistic Adults living in London Ontario and the surrounding areas. … An open letter to Kismutt Rescue from Autistic adults in London Ontario:
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It came to my attention yesterday that an Ontario animal rescue was discriminating against Autistic children. This was horrible because the only reason given for their “rule” was a child’s neurology. They did try to claim that Autistic children were abusive to animals and listed two examples from their own experience. This was immediately called out as bullshit (BS) as
Read more*Please note this is a critique of Simon’s research and published work and not personal character defamation. As I have never met Simon, I cannot … A Brief Overview Of Simon Baron-Cohen’s Autism Research
Read moreFor more than two years, Canada’s national autistic-led advocacy groups have actively opposed the proposed National Autism Strategy, which has been … Canada’s Autistic-led organization oppose the National Autism Strategy: Here’s why
Read moreImage by Glacier Medical Associates Autistics for Autistics unequivocally condemns the antivaccine convoy rallies in Toronto, Ottawa and elsewhere in… “This is our lane”: Autistics speak out against antivax rallies in Ottawa, Toronto
Read moreAbolish Long-Term Care: Nationalize Home Care in Canada Megan Linton and Sarah Jama 649 more words Abolish Long-Term Care: Nationalize Home Care in Canada
Read moreThis show has given me A LOT of feels. There’s so much to process, but I’m going to try to find the right words. I’m trying not to give too many … How I Saw ‘As We See It’ – Autistic Perspective
Read moreHere’s how it usually goes. Autistic advocate posts about something important to them as an advocate or that affects the Autistic Community as a … Facebook Isn’t Protecting Marginalized Communities
Read moreAfter dumping on the autistic community all over Twitter, Sia reached international and mainstream media outlets. They broadcasted exactly how Sia … #WeSeeYouSia and Your Non Apology
Read moreconst scriptEl = document.createElement(‘script’); scriptEl.src = ‘https://trinitymedia.ai/player/trinity/2900006532/?pageURL=’ + … Autistics Don’t Trust Awareness Gear Companies and Here is Why
Read moreA hate symbol. Why is the puzzle piece a hate symbol? I get asked this a lot. They tell me to reclaim it. As a Holocaust educator, no one tells the … Puzzle Piece is Hated by the Autistic Community: the history and what to use instead
Read moreWhat Parents and Educators Should Know About FC and RPM ASHA’s Position Statement on FC and RPM Violates My Child’s Human Rights
Read more“I Am Autism” video screenshot of a young Autistic playing on a trampoline. This is an Autism Propaganda film produced by Autism Speaks. In September… Archive | ”I Am Autism” Video via Autism Speaks | #AutisticHistory #AutismPropaganda #StopBigAutism
Read moreThis one has been floating around the interwebs for quite a while now, but since it’s that time of year, it’s making its rounds again. I really wish … ‘Twas the Night Before… YIKES!
Read moreDecember 10, 2021. Autistics for Autistics and other disability advocacy groups and individuals were shocked to see that 11Alive, a news station in … Autistics advocates unite to stop 11 Alive TV’s unethical use of “meltdown videos”
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So I woke up this morning checking my social media sites and when I came across on Autism article. I of course clicked on CBC’s news article thinking that it would be interesting.. instead what I found was an article full of misinformation. There is a notable lack of Autistic voices in the article. (Article linked at the bottom of
Read moreIt was just an average Tuesday morning while I browsed through my Twitter feed when I came across the glossy brand Spectrum 10k research project. At … The Dangers of Spectrum 10K
Read moreONTABA recently released a report entitled “ABA in 2020-2021; current state of the research.” You can find that report here – https://… A Response to ONTABA’s 2020 “Look at ABA Research”
Read moreThe Big Think earlier this month disappointingly published a piece in which philosophy instructor Jonny Thomson, wondering whether the term … Neurodiversity is not a euphemism
Read moreAutistic people are often highly skilled or have well-developed talents, which causes the world to see them as having high earning potential. But … Talent Isn’t Enough: Ableism & “Gifted” Autistics
Read moreTranscript Hey humans Lyric here, NeuroDivergent Rebel, and this week, we’re going to talk about why the education system isn’t always ideal, and can… Academic Privilege – Is the Public Education System Destroying NeuroDivergent People?
Read moreT.W THIS ARTICLE DISSECTS THE DSM CRITERIA & THE DESCRIPTION OF ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR. GOAL IS TO SHOW THERE IS NO REAL LINK BETWEEN A PERSONALITY … The why behind Cluster B ableism
Read moreJuly 10, 2021 Autistics for Autistics is united with other disability rights groups in condemning the July 6 ruling by the US District of Columbia’s … US court overturns FDA’s ban on shock torture of autistic and intellectually disabled students: Our statement
Read morePlease help #StopTheShock – It is legal in the US to shock disabled people right now at the Judge Rotenberg Center. This is not okay. Yes, It Really Is Legal to Electrically Shock Disabled Children in The US as Punishment #StopTheShock
Read moreOften times when Autistics try to bring up the abusiveness about ABA, the pro ABA crowd is often like “well my aba isn’t like that” or “my child … “My ABA isn’t like that.” Uhm yes…yes it is (TW ABA).
Read moreLet’s talk puzzle pieces. Now in a general sense I love puzzle pieces (please keep reading). They are a whole picture coming together, or a family of… Puzzle Piece history/A$ Mass post
Read moreAfter killing a young autistic man with a deadly restraint, a bystander films employees from the same school casually performing brutal restraints on… Justice for Xavier Hernandez: Texas School Still Practicing Illegal Restraints after Killing Young Autistic Man
Read moreWhen I was about 7 or eight years old, I wanted to be a ballerina and actress. Bad. I would spin around our living room on my hands and knees and was… In Chadwick Boseman Disabled Black Kids Got Their Superhero, The Tragedy Is We Didn’t Get To Know Him As Such
Read moreThere are a few assumptions neurotypical people have when it comes to tone of voice when anyone talks. I’ll clarify them here. Neurotypicals: Listen to Our Words, Not Our Tone
Read moreDuring the insurrection at the Capitol building, white supremacy was all I could think about. While many were contending with the implications for … The Call is Coming from Inside the House: White Supremacy and the Disability Community
Read more*Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion about COVID, sexual assault and disabled death and discrimination. I knew people were comfortable … I Was Unprepared For 2020
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