A Black Autistic Man Reflects on the Murder of George Floyd
Emmanuel
May 28, 2020
A Black autistic man reflects on the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by police for shopping.
May 2020
Collaborative Employer Rating Service Design
Jorn Bettin
May 26, 2020
The Autistic Collaboration Trust is currently engaging with the autistic community and the wider neurodiversity movement to solicit input, to jointly develop a trustworthy and globally accessible employer rating service that is administered by autistic and otherwise neurodivergent volunteers. You are invited to contribute.
How Do I Tell My Autistic Child About Autism?
Quirky.Stimmy.Cool
May 25, 2020
Parents aren’t always sure how to tell their children about autism and that they are autistic. While everyone’s approach will be different, here’s some tips about where to start.
The four words every addict needs to hear: “It’s not your fault”
David Gray-Hammond
May 24, 2020
David Gray-Hammond writes about the words he needed to hear as an active addict and sends a message: “It’s not your fault.”
My Dream as an Autistic Youth: An Autistic Renaissance
jtaylor1718
May 24, 2020
Teen advocate J. Taylor looks at the rapid rise of autistic representation in the mainstream and predicts that autistics will see a boon in representation in the near future.
Why You Should Debate Neurodiversity
jtaylor1718
May 22, 2020
A close family member once told me that neurodiversity will never be mainstream because it’s not currently a “mainstream issue.”
The Democrat-Republican Merry-Go-Round
Emmanuel
May 22, 2020
Emmanuel is tired of the illusion of democracy, of the choiceless elections, and of the corporate bailouts that always favor the wealthy.
Being Autistic & Taking Language about COVID-19 Literally
Emma
May 21, 2020
Emma Reardon looks at how autistic people interpret things literally, at least on instinct, and how the language of COVID-19 creates extra layers of stress and emotional labor for autistic people.
Appreciating Life When Overwhelmed by Death
Kim Locke
May 20, 2020
Being surrounded by death at a time when social rules are disrupted is overwhelming. I mourn through immersion in nature and mindful appreciation of life.
How to Get Your Workforce Excited About Diversity & Inclusion
Terra Vance
May 20, 2020
Most diversity and inclusion initiatives fail more than 90% of the time. Here is how to implement a successful diversity and inclusion initiative in your workplace.
