A Productive Irritant: A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Dinah Murray
Dinah Murray was so much more than a “productive irritant”… Like the grit in the oyster shell that produces the pearl, Murray’s life and work was a treasure of immeasurable value.
NeuroClastic members nominated for the UK’s National Diversity Awards 2021
NeuroClastic is excited to announce that both the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the advisory board have been nominated for the ITV national diversity awards in the UK. You can vote for them by following the link for David here, and for Jo here. You will need to confirm the vote via your […]
Nonspeaker Perspectives on Representation
With the help of the International Association of Spelling to Communicate, we asked Nonspeaking Autistic young people what they would like for the world to know about their lived experiences, thoughts, and inner lives.
Announcement: Virtual ASAN Gala November 12-15th
For the first time, ASAN’s annual gala is virtual, making it more accessible to those who weren’t able to travel. See the schedule of events and find out how to attend.
This Autism Training in Utah Explains Why Police Shot Linden Cameron for Having a Meltdown in his Own Home
Horrifying video of optional Utah training sheds light on why police thought it was an appropriate response to shoot a 13 year old autistic fort having a meltdown in his own home.
More Accessible Version of the Guide for Navigating Autistic Minds
We have created an English language version of The Guide, which can be downloaded below or by clicking here. We have also updated the original post with a link to this version.
The Netherlands institutionalizes autistic boy for 2 years without parental consent – bring him home NOW #GiveMartinBack
To His Royal Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Premier of The Netherlands Mark Rutte, Vice-premier of The Netherlands and Minister for Health, Welfare and Sport Hugo de Jonge, President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, UN Secretary General António Guterres, and UNICEF President Rabab Fatima, NeuroClastic and our 300 contributors ask that you #GiveMartinBack to his parents immediately.
FreeKing Comics – An Interview With “Autism vs Aliens” creators, Daniel Wolther and Jaime A. Heidel
What happens when all neurotypical people are abducted from planet Earth and only autistics remain? Why, a band of autistic heroes forms to rescue them, of course! In this interview, we talk with Daniel Wolther and Jaime A. Heidel of FreeKing Comics.
The View from Here – On Stimming
Ashna and William, no speaking autistic teens, discuss their thoughts on stimming. If everyone stomach, why is it only called stimming when autistic people do it?
Label Jars, Not People
For most of his life, until he started typing, E was identified as a “low-functioning autistic.” These are his thoughts on function labels.
