Autistic & Divergent Voices This list is created with the articles of Autistic Parents and Parents of Autistics. https://thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/autism-checklist-of-doom.html Autism Checklist of DOOM TPGA By Shannon Rosa and Autistic Science Person at TPGA@ShannonRosa and @AutSciPerson If you are a parent or caregiver for an autistic person—a child, or an adult—we beg you to consider our Autism Checklist …
Autistic Voices Worldwide: From Autistic Burnout And Suffering To Autistic Poetry & More | October 6, 2021
Autistic & Divergent Voices (and a few allies) from around the world. A Controversial Autism Treatment Is About to Become a Very Big Business Vice By Anna Merlan Duke University and a private company have been selling access to unproven cord blood treatments for autism. Now, they're planning something much bigger. With Anne Borden King …
The Blue Pumpkin Of Stigma & Otherness | A #Halloween Collection & Post | Eve Reiland #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticHistory
Background pattern of white pumpkins with black eyes, nose and mouth on blue. A white circle with a blue pumpkin is crossed out. Text says Eeeeek! Promotes Stigma & otherness. Recent Posts & Articles | Blue Pumpkin Halloween Autistic History Collection The Blue Pumpkin for ’autism awareness’ is not a good idea. In fact, it’s …
Interview: Meghan Ashburn | Neurodiversity News
For this week, I have interviewed Meghan Ashburn, who is a wonderful ally to the Neurodiversity Movement. She is a ND (ADHD) mother with autistic children who runs the blog/website Not an Autism Mom, as well as That Au-Some Book Club. Neurodiversity News: Could you tell me what drew you to the Neurodiversity Movement? Meghan …
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Before You Start Grieving for Your Autistic Child… – Not an Autism Mom
Dig a little deeper. Three years ago, I was the parent of a newly diagnosed autistic child. When the doctor first gave me his diagnosis, so many thoughts and emotions ran through my mind, through my heart, throughout my entire body. I was too busy and overwhelmed at the time to put my finger on …
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You Might Be Wondering If It’s OK To Stim In Public … | Not An Autism Mom
Autism Didn’t Ruin That Event. My Own Expectations Did. – Not an Autism Mom
Keeping their needs in mind  A few months ago, I watched a home video on Facebook. It really disturbed me, and to this day, it still weighs on my mind. It was Christmas time, and the family was gathered in Grandma’s living room. There were untouchable trinkets EVERYWHERE (because, well, it’s Grandma’s house). Santa …
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