Universities are switching to online learning—and I’m worried for autistic students. Here’s why.
2020-08-04
Even at the best of times, I spent my pandemic-free degree feeling sidelined by a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching that, well, didn’t fit me at all.
CALL TO ACTION: It’s Matthew Rushin’s Birthday & a Video from Netflix’s Atypical and Friends
2020-08-04
Today, August 4, is Matthew Rushin's birthday. As a call to action, we're asking that anyone who wants to participate post a photo or video on any social media platform wishing Matthew a happy birthday and tagging it #GiftMatthewFreedom
What is Self-Harm, Why Does It Happen, and What to Do about It
2020-08-02
Self-harm is often terrifying to the person who engages in it and to those who discover a loved one has self-harmed. Here are some tips for dealing with it.
An Open Letter to Ralph Northam RE: Matthew Rushin
2020-07-29
Matthew Rushin was charged with attempted murder just hours after a car accident. This letter is to ask Virginia lawmakers to fight for Matthew Rushin.
See For Yourself — The Truth About Matthew Rushin
2020-07-28
Did Matthew Rushin attempt suicide without concern for innocent lives? Look at the evidence the police don't want you to see, and decide for yourself.
From an Autistic Catholic Priest: Don’t Drink Bleach Even If Bishops Say To
2020-07-28
I'm an autistic Catholic priest, and I want to protect vulnerable groups from the Catholic representatives advocating for bleach consumption to treat COVID. This is not representative of Catholicism at large.
Review: Deej — Streaming free through July
2020-07-26
If you haven't seen the Peabody Award-winning film, Deej, about nonspeaking student DJ Savarese, then you need to!
The Occupational Injustice Against Osime Brown
2020-07-25
Osime has experienced a life of systemic occupational injustices culminating with his now-impending deportation to Jamaica. Learn more about occupational justice.
On autistic masking: But doesn’t everyone wear a mask?
2020-07-23
Rae Warren examines autistic masking compared the the masks everyone else wears.
On Matthew Rushin, Osime Brown, and Systematic Trauma to Black and Indigenous People
2020-07-22
Wolfheart Sanchez with a candid look at how he feels that his existence as a Black autistic man puts him at risk of the same fate as Osime Brown and Matthew Rushin