Awareness Is Not Enough
Acceptance is about respect, loving people for who they are, and apologizing when something you’ve done or said inadvertently hurts people.
Acceptance is about respect, loving people for who they are, and apologizing when something you’ve done or said inadvertently hurts people.
I am who I am and there is no changing me. Accept me for who I am and you will see autism in a whole new light.
Acceptance of autistic people, like acceptance of pretty much all people, involves moving past surface impressions.
We’ve always been close and though he is clear across the world, I hope to always have our brotherly bond.
Standing in solidarity with Willie is the boldest statement I can make. I’m saying: not only is my brother worthy of love and belonging, not only is he uniquely gifted…he’s akin to me, and he’s my friend.
In the fall of 2011, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered collaborated with six self-advocacy organizations to run focus forums with 10 to 30 peer leaders with developmental disabilities. Here are their responses.
Not having Asperger’s would mean not being me.
In the fall of 2011, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered collaborated with eight self-advocacy organizations to run focus forums with 10 to 30 peer leaders with developmental disabilities. Here are their responses.
The way you are is OK. You don’t need to hide it.
Disclaimer: The following contains the author’s recount of graphic events and may not be suitable for all ages.