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ABA

Which Therapies Actually Help Autistic Children?

Posted on July 8, 2022July 10, 2022 by Shannon Des Roches Rosa

Why parents of autistic kids need to be cautious and thoughtful about the therapies they consider for their children.

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Autism

“Real Autism” Advice From A Real Autistic Professional

Posted on July 4, 2022July 5, 2022 by Ann Memmott

Too often, people cause the “behaviour” that they blame on “real autism.” And it’s often their own approaches that need changing.

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Autism

We Should Tell Children They Are Autistic As Soon As Possible

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Shannon Des Roches Rosa

Parents should tell their children they are autistic in ways that help them understand and feel good about who they are.

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Accommodations

April and Accommodations: Don’t Make Me Make Eye Contact!

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Ira Eidle

Asking for eye contact saps Ira Eidle’s energy. Trust him, he is engaged in a conversation even if he looks distracted.

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Autism

How Author Sarah Kapit Writes Authentic Autistic Kid Lit Characters

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Shannon Des Roches Rosa

Autistic author Sarah Kapit is bringing a wide range of authentic autistic characters to her readers.

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Accommodations

April and Accommodations: Stop Talking to Me Like I’m a Child!

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Lummine

I would really appreciate it if people would listen to me carefully before they start treating me like a child. I am a capable and interesting person, with enough agency, preparation, and knowledge to contribute a lot to my relationship with them.

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abuse

Too Many Autistic Women at Risk: We Need Education, We Need Support

Posted on April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by Marcia Eckerd

While we know that the majority of autistic people experience abuse and sexual assault during their lifetimes, autistic women are particularly vulnerable, and we need more research in this area.

Scene from Tré Wilson's film Normalcy. Wilson, a Black man with short natural hair, is seen against a navy blue background leaning his head against his steepled hands. A caption at the bottom of the screen reads, "I was mentally and physically exhausted from sensory overload…"
Accommodations

Filmmaker Tré Wilson’s Pandemic Respite From Autistic Masking

Posted on April 24, 2022April 25, 2022 by Shannon Des Roches Rosa

I guess there’s not many spaces where I feel safe to be myself without great repercussions. If I’m not dealing with racism, it’s homophobia, and if I’m not dealing with that it’s ableism.

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Accommodations

April and Accommodations: I Ask Questions Because I Can’t Read Your Mind!

Posted on April 22, 2022April 24, 2022 by Shawna Spain

Please do not get mad at me when I ask for clarification. I am not challenging you, I want to understand what you are trying to convey and because I have not learned to read minds (YET!).

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Accommodations

April and Accommodations: I Need Pictures to Learn Things!

Posted on April 20, 2022April 25, 2022 by Elliot Gavin Keenan

I have trouble orienting myself in space, and simply telling me where something is isn’t particularly helpful. I would be able to find things and understand complex concepts easier if people used illustrations.

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