Communication Supports for Speaking Autistics?
As an autistic, I know first hand how my communication abilities are different from the neuro-majority people
Why I Don’t Like “Awareness”
Awareness campaigns of disabilities are only effective if they are planned and run primarily by the groups that are the subjects of the campaign. This is because such campaigns are not “awareness”, but “acceptance” campaigns. We welcome support, with focus on respect, equality and access. We don’t need “awareness” of deficits and tragic rhetoric.
Autism and Eye Contact
A challenge I am continually faced with as an autistic adult is the misinformed presumption and resulting
World’s First Kid-Friendly Wheelchair From Wheelchairs of Hope
It's unacceptable that any child miss out on an education because of not having a wheelchair, and
Autism, Differences and Murder
Ever since the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman trial and more recently, after a police
Speeding, Autism and No Ticket Issued!
In the past few years I have had two encounters with the police while driving my car.
Attitudes – Information and Education
This is especially directed at parents, family members and all who spend a lot of time with
The BIG Deal About Small Talk!
by Judy Endow As an adult with autism small talk is the most difficult of all communication
Visuals and Back to School Transitions
Our kids went back to school this month and likely many families are still struggling with the
Attitudes – Grading People
Parents and family of disabled people should start demanding that everyone who is part of their children lives stops using functioning labels. We don’t need to be graded. We already have value.
