From “Severe and Low Functioning” to “Kind of a Big Deal”
Some people consider it so abhorrent to entertain the possibility of having a child with autism they
My Sisters. My Allies.
My sisters are good allies. Not just the ally because I am their brother. .Allies knowing all people have the right to inclusion,communication, and civil rights. Knowing not necessary to earn these rights. These are rights for every person.
Closed Captioning Helps All Students
"Not only were students talking about how much having the captions helped them as they took notes,
14 Year Old Advocates for His Civil Rights
My name is Christian Ranieri and I am a 9th Grader at Northport High School. You should
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s Third Annual Gala Honoring Henry Frost and Dr. Anne Donnellan
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s third annual gala and celebration at the National Press Club is November
I Care By
If you care, you act. Do something positive to help a young person with emotional challenges.
American Society for Deaf Children
We believe deaf or hard-of-hearing children are entitled to full communication access in their home, school, and
Open Letter To Jon Stewart
When I met Jon Stewart I was very disappointed by his lack of knowledge and sensitivity toward autism. During a recent interview, while still a bit condescending, his views seem to have evolved. This is my open letter to him.
Autistic Aloha
Amazing resource we love- Autistic Aloha!
Don’t Mix Up Empathy and Civil Rights
Many times in the autism community parents of autistic children do not like autistic adults weighing in on situations that have to do with their autistic children. I am an autistic adult and often have parents telling me that I should not judge situations if I have not lived it – the “until-you-walk-a-mile-in-their-shoes” is told to me nearly every week as I post the latest news articles along with my comments on social media.
