April is essentially a cash grab. April is a soapbox for well-meaning organizations and corporations to bank on us. We’re the inspiration porn, the example to strive for, the burden to be eased that’s big money to them.
April is for affirmation, inclusion, empowerment, and accomodation! Center Autistic voices. Unlearn ableist concepts. Actively dismantle ableist and neurobigoted structures and systems. Seek out advocates,
Neurodivergent children deal with a lot of anxiety. In times of rationing, this book is to help children understand some resources never run out.
Every year, an autistic teacher has to face head-on the ableism that is rampant in “Autism Awareness Month” and question if risking career safety is worth speaking up.
I sometimes forget how many allies, advocates, and friends we have when I have to confront hate on a daily basis. Hate has become an
The month of April is now over, and with it an overstuffed ensemble of competing colors, puzzle pieces, symbols, fundraisers for bloated organizations supposedly serving
To celebrate the month of April and raise awareness about the diversity among individuals on the autism spectrum, I decided to create a group of unique creatures who embody a few of the different strengths and challenges of people with ASD. All of us are different and experience life in our own unique way, so these friendly critters represent that.
It took an autistic mind to discover the cure for autism. Discover how we can tackle what is a global social crisis.
Autistic people can speak for themselves, and they need your help to go #redinstead this April for Autism Acceptance Month.
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
