Rediscovering the language of life
As I have been pointing out for the last few years, the commodification of neurodiversity and the exploitation of autistic people is in full swing.Continue Reading
Behaviorism is Dead. How Do We Tell The (Autism) Parents?
Dog trainer Carol Millman is back with another article looking at the archaic science of behaviorism and why it should have been retired long ago.
Children and Control: The Joyful Middle
Star Ford explains the space between behavior expectations as the Joyful Middle and teaches parents how to find and stay in that space with their children.
An Unwanted Hill to Climb: The Challenges Autistic Adults Face in Social and Occupational Settings
Autistic people are often cited as the reason autistics are unemployed or underemployed. This could not be further from the truth.
The Stress of Being Dependent
The pandemic lockdown gave nonspeaking teen Trevor a dose of what will be like after high school. He explores the difference in what life will be like for him compared to other young adults his age.
$5 Million Grant Awarded to Make Autistic People Mask in Job Interviews
They mention creating a “coaching process” using artificial intelligence, as if autistic people haven’t been “coached” enough into neurotypicality. Unfortunately, our entire lives are made up of neurotypical “coaching.” We often in fact, receive too much coaching in how to act or generally exist among other people.
Breaking News: Movement in Osime Brown’s Case
Our voices have been heard, and there has been progress! This hopeful battle won is a fresh wind in the sails as we enter the home stretch of the fight to stop the deportation of Osime Brown.
Masking and Mental Health Implications
Autistic Masking is not a simple social fake. Prolonged masking has serious mental health implications for autistics; level up your knowledge so can learn to embrace your autistic loved one as their authentic self.
Wrongful Conviction Day: Justice for Philando and Breonna is Justice for Champ Turner
October 2 is International Wrongful Conviction Day. To demand justice for Philando Castile and Breonna Taylor, we can start with freeing Champ Turner.
Wrongful Conviction Day: RJ Brothers and SB-5032
RJ Brothers was arrested in Virginia Beach for marching for Matthew Rushin and against ableism. He could face five years in prison.