Autistic Collaboration for Life
Jorn Bettin
October 8, 2019
Jorn Bettin maps out the differences between the autistic community and broader society’s social hierarchies.
Communication
Demisexuality and autism
Yo Samdy Sam
September 30, 2019
A demisexual person doesn’t feel sexual attraction unless a strong bond or emotional connection has been made. Many autistics report being demisexual.
Hell is Other People, a One Act Play
JD Leza
September 27, 2019
What is the point of communicating if people are going to ignore your message but focus on your “tone,” or tell you they know how you feel better than you do, or that your feelings are a problem? Why speak if they are only going to complain that you echo and script?
How “The Golden Rule” Harms Autistic People
Autistic Science Person
September 7, 2019
Miscommunication and misinterpretation of autistic people happens very early in life. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Or in modern
The Importance of Kindness Towards Autistic People
tompruyn
August 23, 2019
Autastic Tom shares a video on his communication and speech differences and the importance of kindness and tolerance for autistic people’s unique selves.
A Dozen Ways You Might Be Misunderstanding the Autistic Person In Your Life
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
August 14, 2019
Why do autistic and non-autistic people misunderstand each other so often? Because our brains are wired differently, and the way we interact with each other
Parents of Autistic Children – Yes, It’s Hard, But Here’s What Can Make It Easier
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
August 6, 2019
Yes, it’s hard to raise an autistic child when you’re neurotypical, but this will make it easier.
Double Standards: ABA vs. Facilitated Communication
Michelle Sara
July 30, 2019
There were a couple of things that spurred my dive into research regarding facilitated communication (FC) and other methods of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Logical Fallacies in the Facilitated Communication Debate
Michelle Sara
July 22, 2019
In order to invalidate the words and language of those who require a communication partner, opponents cling to logical fallacies to justify ableism.
Independence through Dependence: Why I Need a Communication Facilitator
Philip Reyes
June 26, 2019
A non-speaking autistic teen relates how he uses a communication facilitator to express himself in written word.
