Behaviorism is Dead. How Do We Tell The (Autism) Parents?
2020-10-14
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
2020-10-12
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
2020-10-10
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
2020-10-09
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
2020-10-06
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
2020-10-05
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
2020-10-05
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: RJ Brothers and SB-5032
2020-09-28
RJ Brothers was arrested in Virginia Beach for marching for Matthew Rushin and against ableism. He could face five years in prison.
Advice for Parents from Matthew Rushin’s Mom
2020-09-28
Lavern Rushin, Matthew Rushin’s mother’s, gives advice to parents who are worried that their children will experience similar tragedy.
Protests continue to call on the Home Office to stop the deportation of Osime Brown #FreeOsimeBrown
2020-09-27
Following on from the protest earlier in September, protesters once again gathered outside of the Home Office, London, UK, to demand that the pending deportation of Osime Brown be halted.