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).
The media has an obligation to uphold objectivity, fairness, and ethical reporting– but the coverage of autistic and other disabled folk is rife with inspiration porn.
The prevailing school of thought is to use person-first language, or “person with autism,” to emphasize humanity primarily; however, most autistics disagree…
Over the past few months, I was involved in an editing dispute on Wikipedia involving the efficacy of facilitated communication (FC) and Rapid Prompting Method
One mother’s heartbreaking account of surviving domestic violence and sexual assault, custody battles with the perpetrator, court-ordered ABA therapy, and finding the spirit to keep fighting.
Women are often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, and it has potentially-fatal consequences for autistic adults who are told that they have a cluster of mental illnesses instead of a neurological condition.
Today is Autistic Pride Day. It is a day to celebrate and embrace who you are as an autistic person and to be yourself without
Growing up, I was acutely aware that I did not belong. The proverbial elephant in the room, my identity was carved out of all the
NeuroDivergent Rebel Christa Holmans writes about Autistic Pride Day is about more than just pride. It’s about being proud in spite of all the messaging
Editor’s Note: Heather is non-autistic but a fierce advocate and fellow neurodivergent person. Sophie and Her Bully Before I begin, this blog may be very