If accommodations or services are working and “challenging behaviors” are not as obvious or frequent, they’re often removed as “no longer needed.”
The diagnostic criteria for autism obscure the Autistic lived experience of toxic cultural norms that are ultimately detrimental for all people. Depathologisation of Autistic people as demanded by Autistic rights activists does not negate being socially disabled, and need not prevent anyone from gaining access to appropriate means of communication and other forms of social support.
April is Hypernormative Culture Awareness Month. Please spare a moment for all culturally well adjusted people, who are unable to speak about their many fears and the many sources of cognitive dissonance in their lives.
Whenever synesthete Pete Black hears a name, any name, an image or scenario instantly forms in his mind. Here’s a list of some names and his associated synesthesia.
Genesiz was diagnosed as autistic at age 3, before she was adopted, but that was hidden from her. Those years of disconnection were an erasure of her identity.
Human minds can develop amazing capabilities, but at the same time, our cognitive capacities are limited. To ensure we understand each other, we must know our limits, and we must co-create safe spaces for engaging in de-powered dialogue.
Academic practitioner and historian Tré Ventour-Griffiths explores the X-Men as a metaphor for the neurodivergent experience in this webinar. Webinar tickets available now!
As events beyond human control force us to pay attention to the much richer metaphors of living systems, Autistic people are rediscovering the beauty of collaborating at human scale, and co-creating beautiful works of art as an antidote against the emergence of social power dynamics and the competitive logic of hate and violence.
Inspired by the legacy of Dr. MLK, Jr., nonspeaking student Swarit Gopalan writes powerful poetry about his mighty dreams for Nonspeakers.
Ash Banks provides readers with a nuanced and culturally-responsive guide to identifying intentionally predatory behavior, setting boundaries, and protecting oneself.