Whoever invented the “sticks and stones” parable was a liar. Words hurt, especially parents who talk about autism like a burden. Words can lead to physical hurt. So, choose your words wisely. Autistic lives depend on it.
“I could tell she had no idea my son was autistic. She asked him why he wasn’t in class and …and he looked away and wouldn’t say anything else.”
On the Folly of Aversion to Labels Today… I cried! It was early morning. I had sat down for a few minutes, trying to relax
Yes, it’s hard to raise an autistic child when you’re neurotypical, but this will make it easier.
Autism parents often complain about how rude and aggressive autistic people are, accusing autistic people of causing an unnecessary divide.
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