Poetry: Who I Know Myself to Be
vormaen
December 9, 2019
I am a dark cloud looking to unburden the weight of my tears amongst the whole of society, in a desperate attempt to wash away the vices that burden the whole.
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#ShineOnMax Community-wide Candlelight Vigil for Max Benson, Sunday November 17
International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (ICARS)
November 14, 2019
#ShineOnMax is the autistic community’s way of ensuring that the memory and Light of Max Benson stays ablaze for positive change in an unwelcoming world.
Hardcore, Soft Heart: Positive Activism as a Die Hard Rebel
artsaflame
November 10, 2019
I’m a punk. I’m a rebel. I think one of the most badass things you can do is fight the system, and the biggest system there is is the culture of division and the human nature of defensiveness.
Poetry: I can’t believe
insideamirrormaze
October 11, 2019
The knowledge of being autistic and engaging with the autistic community has restored my faith in my intuition. This poem describes the dialogue I wish to have with those who advise me against my intuition.
A communal definition of Autistic ways of being
Jorn Bettin
October 11, 2019
Jorn Bettin, in collaboration with the autistic community, has come up with a communal definition of autism. We ask that you use the comment section below to let us know what ideas you have to improve this definition.
Stopping the Stigma Against People with Disabilities: Interview with SBSK
ryansheart
October 10, 2019
Normal is a setting on a dryer, says autistic self-advocate Ryan Lee in his interview with SBSK where he talks about race, friendship, connection, and being autistic.
The Difference Between the Autism Community and the Autistic Community
October 5, 2019
Often when autistic people, their family members, scientists who research autism, therapists, and anybody for whom autism is a part of their lives are talked
The “Severe Autism” Concept is Behaviourism’s Final Stand
Michelle Sara
September 21, 2019
I believe that those of us with platforms are obliged to share the words of non-speakers and seek their input whenever possible. We can’t do what the “anti-neurodiversity” crowd does; we can’t argue over whose voice is more acceptable.
Caretaker Fatigue
pastthequasar
August 23, 2019
Caregiver fatigue is a real phenomenon, especially if the caregiver is also disabled. Practical life tips for managing and reducing fatigue and burnout.
Autistic Rights & the Need for Advocacy
Emma Dalmayne
August 21, 2019
Emma Dalmayne details the history of oppression against autistics and the current need for autistic advocacy.