I’m Autistic, And Believe Me, It’s A Lot Better Than Measles
Vaccines don’t cause autism. But even if they did, is being like me really a fate worse than death?
When You Have No Choice But ABA Therapy
You may know that ABA is a questionable therapy for autistic kids, one many autism advocates think should be abandoned. But since not every parent can avoid ABA, what can those parents do to protect their kids?
An Autistic Author Recommends Autistic Kidlit
Let’s talk about some great kidlit books with autistic representation. There are so many more that could be included—but these are some of my favorites.
Pushing Back On Tragedy As The Only “True” Representation Of Autism
Autistic people face enough suicidal ideation without being asked to think of themselves as nothing more than burdens to their loved ones, and I can’t support or contribute to any conversation that increases that risk.
Busting Anti-Vaccine Myths While Supporting Autistic People
We need to be careful about pro-vaccine arguments when autism is involved—because when we say “there is NO evidence linking vaccines to autism” without adding “and fear of autism hurts autistic people,” then we’re actually contributing to negative stereotypes about autistic people.
A Review of All the Noise at Once: Being Young, Autistic, and Black
All the Noise at Once tackles so many issues with such care and thought, including racism, classism, and class segregation, the stress of excellence and being a “model citizen,” family expectations, ableism and neurodivergent treatment in a neurotypical world, police brutality, and power imbalances.
Understanding What Disability Policy Means, Within Education
How can education and disability policy best serve disabled learners, and also support those learners and their families?
How to Create a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom
Promoting a neurodiversity-affirming classroom amidst the struggles of today’s educational system is not easy, but taking some of these practical steps can make a big difference for students
Let’s Talk About Why My Autistic Son Is Fully Vaccinated
If you have concerns about vaccines and autism, please listen to my story of becoming—but then un-becoming—a passionate anti-vaxxer autism parent.
How ProPublica Missed Crucial Points About ABA Therapy
Why it is so disappointing to see ProPublica’s recent feature promoting hefty insurance mandates for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), given the opposition by autism and autistic-led organizations to the practice.