Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance
No more deficit based Autism Awareness. Autism Acceptance focuses on the strengths and abilities of autistic people.
Autism, Death and Mental Health Therapy
by Judy Endow The traumatic event of death is something we all struggle with from time to
Parents, Are You Listening To Your Child?
As a non-speaking Autistic, I pay special attention to comments and statements made by parents of other non-speaking Autistics, especially children. Many times I see parents lamenting that they will never listen to their Autistic child say "I love you", or how much they long to hear those words.
Autism, Accommodation and Differential Expectations
People generally are very pleased with themselves when they have made an accommodation for me. I know this because they proudly announce it! In turn, I have learned to say thank you when people announce their thoughtfulness at making an accommodation for me. I truly am thankful because it allows me a fuller participation in the events going on around me. It also makes me smile because I have been making accommodations for people my whole life and it has never occurred to me to announce it!
Apple Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with “Dillan’s Voice”
Autistic high school student Dillan Barmache, has so much to say and people around the world are listening. "Dillan's
Normalcy is an Ableist Concept
by Amy Sequenzia Ableism: we know it is everywhere and we know it is the reason
Autism and Friendship
By Judy Endow For many years having friends eluded me. I find that to be true with
Autistic Visual Thinking Impacts Comprehension
by Judy Endow I think in colors. My thinking colors have sound and movement. When I
Autistic Neurology or Psychiatric Symptomatology?
by Judy Endow Sometimes autistic neurology – specifically our style of thinking and the way our
The Predictability, Pattern and Routine of Stimming
by Judy Endow The neurology of a person with autism does not automatically organize the world
