
It’s April, So It’s Time To Argue About Autism Speaks
Why Autism Speaks does not speak for autistic people, and why you need to lose the puzzle pieces and awareness ribbons. Do this instead.
Why Autism Speaks does not speak for autistic people, and why you need to lose the puzzle pieces and awareness ribbons. Do this instead.
The media paints a picture of Aspies that is incorrect. We are thought to be disruptive, burdensome, and downright dangerous. That’s what outsiders want you
Unintentional ableism against people with invisible diagnoses is a common problem. Learn how it affects people and how to avoid it.
In the world of autism advocacy, it is rarely the autistic voices which are pioneered in the mainstream. Neurotypical advocates use their voice and their
The best support mental health professionals and educators can offer autistics (and yes, most of us prefer this term as autism affects so much of
Function labels are used to describe how well a person can do daily activities and appear normal. They’re degrading and misleading.
Providing no-cost, ad-free, high-quality articles
by autistic writers and professionals.
We’re also working on several charitable initiatives.
Get weekly updates on all our stories