Book Review: I Will Die on This Hill
Sebastian Rubino reviews the long-awaited book, I Will Die on This Hill, by autistic advocate and parent, Jules Edwards, and allistic ally and parent… Book Review: I Will Die on This Hill
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Book Review: What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowicz
What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum is part memoir, part survival guide, and all relatable. This brand new … Book Review: What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowicz
Read moreService Dogs are Not Licensed in the United States. A Story and What the Law Really Says
{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 moreAutistic lives and legibility in research
Given the current uncertainty regarding the future viability of Twitter, I’ve started screen-capturing some of the threads I wrote there that I would… Autistic lives and legibility in research
Read moreAutistic advocacy in Ontario: Highlights from 2022
The past year has been exciting, as we returned to in-person events and continue to grow, with new projects and connections across Canada! Some … Autistic advocacy in Ontario: Highlights from 2022
Read moreAutism: Not Such a Hidden Disability with Apraxia
Article quick facts: Referring to autism and other neurodivergence as “hidden” or “invisible” lacks nuance because sensory and coordination … Autism: Not Such a Hidden Disability with Apraxia
Read more“Severe Autism” Is a Label that Tells You Nothing about an Autistic Person
The 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 moreThe Bigotry that is JK Rowling
I 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 moreThe Military Family Services Has Fallen To Autism Speaks
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 moreGarmin, Medic Alert and Autistic Health
Oddly enough most people don’t know that Medic Alert Canada is actually partnered with Garmin Canada! The partnership has been out awhile but it’s amazing how neither organization seems to openly promote this. It seems silly not to promote it since Garmin itself has many health tracking benefits including Stress levels, body battery, and so much more! However Medic Alert
Read moreAutistic History: Jim Sinclair
Jim is in the purple Jim Sinclair is an autistic professional who worked with autistic people. Xe was born in December of 1961. Jim did not start … Autistic History: Jim Sinclair
Read moreThe Big Gag: Autism science and autistic heresy
Teen 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 moreOur letter to the Canadian Senate: An Opportunity to Reshape Canada’s Autism Policy Landscape
On March 30, a representative of A4A appeared before the Senate of Canada, on their invitation, to present about federal autism policy. As well, … Our letter to the Canadian Senate: An Opportunity to Reshape Canada’s Autism Policy Landscape
Read moreDiscrimination, dehumanization, minimization, vilifying, Autistic slurs and hate speech in the name of ‘autism awareness’ month | Eve Reiland #…
Eve 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 moreMedic Alert Canada: Epic Failure at Representation
It’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 moreKismutt Rescue and Discrimination
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 moreThe Right to Privacy for Nonspeaking Autistics
Nick Barry, a young nonspeaking advocate, writes about how the privacy and autonomy of nonspeakers is often violated by those around them, how it … The Right to Privacy for Nonspeaking Autistics
Read moreA Brief Overview Of Simon Baron-Cohen’s Autism Research
*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 moreCanada’s Autistic-led organization oppose the National Autism Strategy: Here’s why
For 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 more“This is our lane”: Autistics speak out against antivax rallies in Ottawa, Toronto
Image 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 moreHow I Saw ‘As We See It’ – Autistic Perspective
This 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 moreI might be Autistic: Exploring and accepting my autism
Mo has had a lifetime of experiences that are unique and familiar to autistic people, and now she is committed to healing, accepting her true self, … I might be Autistic: Exploring and accepting my autism
Read morePuzzle Piece is Hated by the Autistic Community: the history and what to use instead
A 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 more100-ish Books for Adults Exploring Their Own Autistic Identity
Late Diagnosis – Self Discovery – Autistic Culture 100-ish Books for Adults Exploring Their Own Autistic Identity
Read moreLife with Autism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Cats
After surviving a war zone in Saudi Arabia and Beirut and returning to the US, David Chin found himself face down in a puddle in a grocery store … Life with Autism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Cats
Read moreDiagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and What a Flare Up is Like
Clues From My Childhood My whole life I had had random pain and injuries I could not explain. I was often told I was faking it or doing it for … Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and What a Flare Up is Like
Read moreWhen A Child Is Properly Supported at Home and at School, the Possibilities are Endless
A is my half brother in law who my husband and I have guardianship of. He and my husband have the same father. LONG STORY. 1,769 more words When A Child Is Properly Supported at Home and at School, the Possibilities are Endless
Read moreA Letter to Black and Indigenous Autistic Teens
Wolfheart Sanchez is Black and Native American, and he writes a letter to Autistic teens about how the lack of representation is harmful, but they … A Letter to Black and Indigenous Autistic Teens
Read moreASHA’s Position Statement on FC and RPM Violates My Child’s Human Rights
What Parents and Educators Should Know About FC and RPM ASHA’s Position Statement on FC and RPM Violates My Child’s Human Rights
Read moreA Letter to Autistic Teens: Know What You Deserve
Jude Olubodun pens a powerful letter to autistic teens validating that they deserve respect, boundaries, bodily autonomy, and love in a society that … A Letter to Autistic Teens: Know What You Deserve
Read moreArchive | ”I Am Autism” Video via Autism Speaks | #AutisticHistory #AutismPropaganda #StopBigAutism
“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 moreAbout “Functional Play”
When I was a child, I had severe deficiencies or delays in functional play skills, particularly with imaginative and cooperative play. (Or, that’s … About “Functional Play”
Read moreAutistics advocates unite to stop 11 Alive TV’s unethical use of “meltdown videos”
December 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”
Read moreHarsh Truths & Cold Reality
Identity is made up of a multiple parts. It’s like one of those multi sided gaming dice or a multifaceted gem. It’s complex and deeply personal. You can’t love a person without loving them for all that they are. You also have to realize that if you have never left your own country, it limits your perspective, the lens with
Read moreBlind and Autistic: How Dueling Disabilities Makes Me a Bridge
When people interact with me for the first time, they know that I am Blind. Maybe because it’s quite obvious that I have uncontrollable eye movement;… Blind and Autistic: How Dueling Disabilities Makes Me a Bridge
Read moreConfidentiality of Diagnostic Paperwork
This oddly enough comes up a lot especially in advocate spaces. There is always some misguided person demanding to see the diagnostic paperwork from an advocate in order to prove that they are autistic. However they have NO legal right to it as it’s protected under the law. However even when someone has NO legal right to the information, people
Read moreThe Hidden Strength of Autistic Moms in a Neurotypical Mom Culture
Parents of autistic children, especially non-autistic moms, take up most of the space in the narrative about autism. Jude Clee points out the lack of… The Hidden Strength of Autistic Moms in a Neurotypical Mom Culture
Read moreOn Using NonSpeaking, Minimally Speaking, Or Unreliably Speaking Over “Non-Verbal”: NonSpeakers Weigh In
“I prefer nonspeaking as I understand all language. Non-verbal suggests I don’t understand language and doesn’t represent how I love language.” On Using NonSpeaking, Minimally Speaking, Or Unreliably Speaking Over “Non-Verbal”: NonSpeakers Weigh In
Read moreA Response to ONTABA’s 2020 “Look at ABA Research”
ONTABA 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 moreREVIEW: The Reason I Jump – An Unusual Film With a Very Important Message
Ben Breaux, nonspeaking autistic advocate and author, reviewed the award-winning film, The Reason I Jump, an adaptation of Naoki Higashida’s best-… REVIEW: The Reason I Jump – An Unusual Film With a Very Important Message
Read moreNeurodiversity is not a euphemism
The 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 moreAutism: It’s not OUGHTism
As soon as a parent is aware that their child is autistic, they often ask, “What therapies does my child need?” Terra Vance walks readers through … Autism: It’s not OUGHTism
Read moreAcademic Privilege – Is the Public Education System Destroying NeuroDivergent People?
Transcript 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 moreThe why behind Cluster B ableism
T.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 moreWe Move Together
We Move Together: Interview with Kelly Fritsch Megan Linton We Move Together is a joyful new children’s book about disability community and … We Move Together
Read moreWe are capable and deserving of an education
Chris Finnes is a nonspeaking autistic who was bored with being taught the same simple lessons over and over in a school for students with … We are capable and deserving of an education
Read moreStrict Compliance Does Not Belong in the Virtual Classroom, Either.
Image 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.
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