Autism, Being Autistic and Acceptance
What is our place in the world? Who are we? Those questions should be easy to answer. Yet, they are not.
We Need to Listen
When I was a young academic at Oxford University, I was lucky enough to work with several autistic students, helping them to negotiate the complexities of that ancient institution and of college life more generally. Every one of them touched my life – and influenced my work – in profound and distinct ways.
Why Autism Acceptance Matters
T.S. Elliot once wrote that April is the cruelest month. For Autistic adults and youth, this is largely true.
How to Educate Important People in your Neighborhood
If you are a parent or family member of a loved one with autism or other developmental disabilities, you may be especially concerned with his/her safety in times of emergencies.
April had to End, But Autism Awareness Does Not
As we wrapped up Autism Awareness Month, I became even more aware of the strides that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) make in their lives every day with unbelievable success.
Nichole LeBlanc: My Story On Growing Up As A Kid With Autism
Growing up as a child I have had to overcome many obstacles to get to where I am today. There were some teachers who thought because of my social skills and academic challenges that I couldn’t succeed in the regular high school curriculum. Every day I wake up I always feel that I have to earn my keep and prove everyone else in my community wrong.
The Acceptance Letter
One day, in case you ever feel like knowing more about how you light up our world, I am building a digital hope chest of words for you to read or hear. People say it doesn’t matter what I write. You won’t understand. Ever. But I believe in my heart when it is time to read or hear this, you will.
10 Ways You Can Promote Autism Acceptance: A Professional’s View
As allies and professionals we need to emphasize strengths not just weaknesses when portraying adults with autism. With support, people with autism can live inter-independently, work and be productive members of our communities. Here are suggestions for promoting autism acceptance.
Growing up with Plato
Many people ask me what it was like growing up with a brother with classic autism. Well, I tell them, “When I was younger the world was a very different place. Back then, very few people knew about autism and only a handful had any clue on how to treat it.”
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation with the Autism NOW Center during Autism Awareness Month.