Pride
Take a few minutes today to reflect on what you are proud of in your life. And don’t be shy – share your story with someone else.
I am Loud
Talking about disabilities is okay. I want to tell people why I behave the way that I do.
Autism Acceptance
I began to “presume competence” rather than make assumptions on face value.
Living With Autism in The Classroom
I have learned over the years to ignore and persevere. I spent years in the classroom with people that talked with their voice to communicate while I sat alone and typed one paragraph at a time. Typing and communicating are the same.
Autistic Body Language
Anyone who can read body language in general can learn to read the body language of autistic people who send cues that way, even really unusual cues that have nothing to do with the neurotypical ones. It takes work, but it can be done.
My Definition of Autism
Being on the autism spectrum to me was at one point in time a defining characteristic of who I am. It is not anymore.
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.
My Definition of Autism
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 vs. Awareness
Acceptance of autistic people, like acceptance of pretty much all people, involves moving past surface impressions.
What advice would you give a family member about the importance of a person getting involved in self advocacy?
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.
