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Will Chuck forget?

Will Chuck Forget? Chuck is terrified to go to school. He has stuttering. Others laugh when he says something. He has a breakdown at school. Some boys do feel bad but have no courage to tell and stand up for him. The teacher pretends nothing is wrong. Chuck went missing. Questions: Who is responsible? What can his friends do if he is found? What does it mean to watch and look the other way? Will his teachers take initiative and how? What can his family do? Will Chuck forget? End of the story. I wrote this story when I

By Henry Frost|July 8th, 2015|Categories: Advocacy, Author, Autism, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost|Tags: "Will Chuck forget?" by Henry Frost, all disabilities, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, Bully, bullying, bullying and disability, bullying and students with disabilities, bullying disabled students, cross disability, special needs bullying|0 Comments

Now you know . You cannot unknow .

I told Professor Wurzburg's class in March and April about my life and advocacy for inclusion, communication and civil rights. The class asked me questions and I answered. On April 8 I talked to the class on Skype. "This is good. Princeton thank you for this class. Learning about disability experience and discrimination from people who are disabled is the only real way. I share my experience to change my reality and the reality for my neurodivergent brothers and sisters. No person should experience the abuse. All people deserve respect, inclusion and communication. Now you know . You cannot unknow

By Henry Frost|June 13th, 2015|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy In Action, Assistive Technology, Author, Autism, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Videos|Tags: all disabilities, ASD, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cross disability, Disability, Gerardine Wurzburg, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, ISTANDWITHHENRY, neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Princeton University|0 Comments

LOOPS

My body movement speed is not average. It is not in the mean. My thinking speed is. My thinking speed is faster than average. My body takes time to agree to cooperate with my mind. If my body chooses not agree to cooperate my thoughts remain my own. More anxiety less body cooperation. Less body cooperation more anxiety. Less anxiety more body cooperation. More body cooperation less anxiety. Excerpt from Wurzburg Seminar at Princeton University

By Henry Frost|May 12th, 2015|Categories: AAC, Assistive Technology, Author, Autism, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost|Tags: AAC, all disabilities, augmentative and alternative communication, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cross disability, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY, movement, movement disorders, neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, sensory integration disorder]|0 Comments

Henry

Some call him a kid Others say he is a young man But whatever you call him You need to know this: He is courageous Brave and resilient He will fight and he will win It can be a fight for his rights When enemies come disguised as condescension It can be a fight for his dreams He will mobilize an army of friends To Stand With Him He is an example to many He showed other students the possibilities Henry does not fight for himself He is changing perceptions, changing the world Henry is a leader

By Amy Sequenzia|May 22nd, 2014|Categories: Advocacy, Amy Sequenzia, Author, blog, General, Henry, Lifestyle, Search Categories|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, Amy Sequenzia, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cross disability, Henry Frost, inclusion, ISTANDWITHHENRY, parenting autistic children, parenting children with autism, Poem by Amy Sequenzia, special needs, Special Needs Parenting|2 Comments

I’m Not the One Who Is Lost

I am thinking you will understand more when you see the feeling . The feeling on my side.

By Henry Frost|February 17th, 2014|Categories: Ableism, Author, Autism, blog, Cross Disability, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Henry Recommends, Inclusive Education, Videos|Tags: all disabilities, ASAN, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cross disability, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY, Julia Bascom, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, The Loud Hands Project|5 Comments

Love Not Fear

Love Not Fear. Henry Frost on Autism Acceptance Two Houses a story of Autism Acceptance. There are two houses. There are two boys that live in these houses. Each house inside has one family living. Each member of each family has different ways of being. House Number One One house has the family that tells the boy he is loved . The family is not a family without the boy. All of the family members are loved as they are. They are loved for being. The boy is loved as he is. He is educated. He is respected. He

By Henry Frost|February 14th, 2014|Categories: Author, Autism, blog, Cross Disability, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Henry Recommends, Neurodiversity, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family|Tags: #lovenotfear, autism, autism acceptance, Autism Acceptance Month, autistic, cross disability, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY|8 Comments

All the people saw my intelligence. No test first.

My family saw. I had hopeful times . Tracy invited me home to Vermont to learn . I went to ICI to learn. All the people saw my intelligence . No test first. It was very free. I never had many people understand. To wait. To listen. Not outside home. I did not want to go back to people unknowing. I read more words from typers watching my movie to feel community. Full presentation here

By Henry Frost|November 19th, 2013|Categories: Advocacy, Author, blog, Disability Rights, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusive Education, Search Categories, Videos|Tags: 2013 Award, all disabilities, ASAN, ASANGALA2013, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, cross disability, developmental disabilities, Disability, Gerry Wurzburg, Henry Frost, ICI, ISTANDWITHHENRY, National Center on Inclusive Education, NCIE, Self Advocacy Movement, self-advocacy, ThisIsAutism, Tracy Thresher, typing, UNH, UNH/IOD, Wretches & Jabberers, wretches and jabberers|0 Comments

This Is Autism by Henry Frost

Best place for all autistic people, all disabled not disabled people, all families to speak together. Speak together for acceptance, inclusion, communication, and rights for all people. I am thinking when you look closely, this is what autism is.

By Henry Frost|November 17th, 2013|Categories: AAC, Advocacy, Advocacy, Author, Autism, blog, Disability Rights, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusive Education, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family, Think Tank|Tags: ableism, advocacy, all disabilities, autism, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cross disability, cross disablity, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY, self-advocacy, This Is Autism, This Is Autism Flashblog|3 Comments

Inclusion, Communication and Civil Rights

"Learning is easy when the teacher knows you can learn. " Henry Frost

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.

By Henry Frost|October 20th, 2013|Categories: Autism, blog, Henry, Henry Frost, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family, Parenting Newsletter|Tags: all disabilities, Allies, ally, autism, Best Buddies, Best Buddies Champions, civil rights, cross disability, developmental disabilities, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, Lily, Oliviea|0 Comments

I am a person.

Ask me. Don't prompt me. Talk to me. Don't prompt me. Have courage.

By Henry Frost|September 12th, 2013|Categories: AAC, Advocacy, Author, Autism, blog, Communication, Cross Disability, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusion|Tags: all disabilities, autism, civil rights, cross disability, disability rights, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY|1 Comment

Because I Stood With Henry

Because I stood with Henry I am happier today and you should too. Henry not only got his rights, he proved that presumption of competence should be the default for every student.

By Amy Sequenzia|June 25th, 2013|Categories: Amy Sequenzia, Amy Sequenzia, Author, blog, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Think Tank|Tags: AAC, activist, advocate, all disabilities, Amy Sequenzia, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy, communication, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, Life for Lief, National Center on Inclusive Education, NCIE, NCIE Summer Institute, presume competence, typing|1 Comment

Hi @KatieCouric I am #autistic & would like to talk to you about #inclusion, #communication & #civilrights #KatieAutismChat

Katie Couric will have a Twitter Chat with Autism Speaks on Wednesday May 29th at 1pm EST . Autistic people should be in the chat. hashtag #KatieAutismChat. This is my message. Hi @katiecouric I am #autistic & would like to talk to you about #inclusion, #communication & #civilrights #KatieAutismChat .

By Henry Frost|May 27th, 2013|Categories: Advocacy, Articles, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Think Tank|Tags: ableism, all disabilities, ASD, asperger's syndrome, autism, autism acceptance, Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, disability. disability rights, equality, Henry Frost, inclusion, Katie Couric, The Katie Show, Twitter|1 Comment

I celebrate 1000 Ausome Things #AutismPositivity2013

People are ausome. Every kind of ausome. just look. you will see.

By Henry Frost|April 30th, 2013|Categories: Author, blog, Editor's Picks, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Henry Frost|Tags: #AutismPositivity2013, all disabilities, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Henry, Henry Frost|0 Comments

Autistic People Are

Autistic people are people. Autistic people are complex. Autistic people are happy. Autistic people are kind. Autistic people are accepting. Autistic people are helpful. Autistic people are mentors. Autistic people are doctors. Autistic people are engineers. Autistic people are writers. Autistic people are leaders. Autistic people are accountants. Autistic people are heros. Autistic people are artists. Autistic people are models. Autistic people are film makers. Autistic people are backpackers. Autistic people are musicians. Autistic people are teachers. Autistic people are sherpas. Autistic people are trainers. Autistic people are neighbors. Autistic people are brothers. Autistic people are sisters. Autistic people are

By Henry Frost|March 2nd, 2013|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy In Action, Author, Autism, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost|Tags: #Autisticpeopleare, all disabilities, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic People Are Flash blog, Autistic People Are: Henry Frost, Henry Frost, ISTANDWITHHENRY|2 Comments

Labels

I am autistic. I choose to use this because of community. Not to tell you what I am or what I am not. This is my choice.

By Henry Frost|January 5th, 2013|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy, blog, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Inclusion, Think Tank|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cross disability, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, labels, self-advocacy, self-advocate|8 Comments

My Top Ten

These are the top 10, now top 18 things I need for teachers, therapists, doctors, friends and family to know.

By Henry Frost|December 20th, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy In Action, Autism, blog, Editor's Picks, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Think Tank, Video|Tags: AAC, advocacy, advocate, all disabilities, augmentative and alternative communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, Henry, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, ipad, ISTANDWITHHENRY, non verbal, non-speaking, rare or undiagnosed disorders, Top 10 List for Teachers|7 Comments

My iPad Is Not a Toy

Please never refer to my iPad as a toy. It is not. It is my voice. Imagine if you could not speak with your mouth how important your iPad voice would be.

By Henry Frost|December 20th, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy In Action, Autism, blog, Editor's Picks, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education, Neurodiversity, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family, Think Tank, Video|Tags: AAC, advocacy, advocate, all disabilities, augmentative and alternative communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, ipad, ISTANDWITHHENRY, non verbal, non-speaking, rare or undiagnosed disorders, Top 10 List for Teachers|0 Comments

Standing Together for Inclusion

Standing together for inclusion, communication and civil rights. Please include all kids in your classroom.

By Henry Frost|December 18th, 2012|Categories: AAC, Advocacy, Author, blog, Education, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusion, Ollibean Family, Think Tank|Tags: activism, advocacy, all disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, civil rights, equal rights, Henry, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, ISTANDWITHHENRY, The Civil Rights Act of 1964|0 Comments

I Am

How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?

By Henry Frost|December 3rd, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Advocacy, Autism, blog, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusion, Think Tank, Video|Tags: AAC, advocacy, all disabilities, autiism, autistic, cerebral palsy, deaf, developmental disability, disability labels, hearing impairment, Henry, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITHHENRY, respect, Special Education, special needs, student|0 Comments

Autism on CSPAN Washington Journal

Hi. My name is Henry Frost. I am a 13 year old Autistic self advocate. I agree with Ari Ne'eman. This is a civil rights issue. Communication and inclusion are basic civil rights. I made this video about civil rights. I made a FB page and petition so I could go to school in my neighborhood. Ari and ASAN helped me advocate. http://www.facebook.com/IStandWithHenry , change.org/henry People all over the world wrote this is a civil right. We want the same things in life. We are not so different. Please watch to understand how much we need support for

By Ollibean|December 1st, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, blog, Editor's Picks, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry|Tags: activism, advocacy, all disabilities, Ari Ne'eman, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, CSPAN, CSPANWJ, equal rights, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, special needs, The Civil Rights Act of 1964|0 Comments

Why is a 13 year old protesting in order to go TO school?

How did we get here? How did we get to a point that our 13 year old son has to fight for the rights that are already his under federal law? How did we get to a place where a pretty reserved kid has the courage, the will, to do this?

By Lauri Swann Hunt|October 11th, 2012|Categories: Ableism, Advocacy, Autism, blog, Cross Disability, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Lauri Swann Hunt, Lifestyle, Ollibean Family, Parenting|Tags: AAC, activism, advocacy, all disabilities, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, civil rights, equal rights, Henry, Hillsborough County School District, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, ISTANDWITHHENRY, special needs, The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Wilson Middle School|1 Comment

Presume My Competence

Really, this is number one. Please presume my competence.

By Henry Frost|September 15th, 2012|Categories: AAC, Ableism, Advocacy, Author, blog, Cross Disability, Editor's Picks, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Ollibean Family|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, autiism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, cross disability, deaf, developmental disability, disability labels, hearing impairment, Henry, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITHHENRY, presume competence, Presume My Competence, respect, self-advocacy, Special Education, special needs, student|2 Comments

Focus on My Strengths

#4 Please focus on My Strengths. I have many. We all do.

By Henry Frost|September 13th, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Author, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Neurodiversity, Ollibean Family|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, autiism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, deaf, developmental disability, disability labels, hearing impairment, Henry, Henry Frost, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITHHENRY, respect, self-advocacy, Special Education, special needs, student|11 Comments

Top 10 Things Autistic Self Advocate Needs Teachers to Know : # 3

Top ten things I want you to know. Number 3: Please talk directly to me, not to my support person.

By Henry Frost|September 10th, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, blog, Communication, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education, Lifestyle, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, autiism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, deaf, developmental disability, disability labels, hearing impairment, Henry, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITH HENRY, respect, Special Education, special needs, student|0 Comments

Autistic Student’s Top 10 List for Teachers of Students with Special Needs #2

Top ten things Autistic student wants teachers, therapists and friends to know about students with special needs... they may be shocking to some of you, but hopefully to most they are exactly what you expect. Here's number 2.

By Henry Frost|September 4th, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Author, blog, Communication, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Ollibean Brothers & Sisters, Ollibean Family|Tags: advocacy, all disabilities, autiism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, deaf, developmental disability, disability labels, hearing impairment, Henry, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITHHENRY, respect, Special Education, special needs, student|0 Comments

My Civil Rights

Inclusion, Martin Luther King, Jr, The Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and education.

By Henry Frost|August 23rd, 2012|Categories: Advocacy, Author, blog, Editor's Picks, Featured (Homepage), General, Henry, Henry Frost, Inclusive Education|Tags: advocacy, all disabilitiies, autism spectrum dsorders, autistic, cerebral palsy, civil rights, communication, cross disability, Disability, disability rights, Henry Frost, Hillsborough County School District, human rights, I STAND WITH HENRY, IDEA, IEP, inclusion, inclusive education, ISTANDWITHHENRY, Martin Luther King, self-advocate, typing|46 Comments

My Video for Day without Starbucks for Sebastien

My video to help raise money for "Day Without Starbucks for Sebastien" . Sebastien is my friend. He has MELAS, a mitochondrial disease that is hurting him. Please help.

By Henry Frost|August 18th, 2012|Categories: Author, blog, General, Henry, Henry Frost, Video|Tags: all disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Chef Jean-Christophe, cross disability, day without starbucks for sebastien, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, epilepsy, hearing impairment, Henry Frost, I STAND WITH HENRY, MELAS, mitochondrial disorders, muscular dystrophies, rare or undiagnosed disorders, Sebastien, spinal muscular atrophy, The Setin Family, vision impairment|1 Comment