Author: Autism at Face Value

Autism at Face Value is a 501c 3 Nonprofit organization founded by Dave Kot in 2013. Best known for publishing Face Value Comics featuring the first hero with Autism. We got a lot of love and participated in many comic cons and other conventions as well as local community groups. Get ready to play, we're hosting tabletop roleplay games at local events in Pennsylvania. The path ahead: Cost should not be a barrier for families to participate in therapeutic programs. Many valuable interventions and resources are not covered by insurance. Autism at Face Value aims to focus fundraising efforts to provide grants to help with these out of pocket costs.

Non-Verbal Speech

On November 27, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotions, Ethics, Facial Action Coding System, FACS, Non-VerbalLeave a comment

Understanding facial feature recognition lets us bypass rhetoric from any side.

DEAR SANTA CLAUS

On November 18, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diversity, Free Speech, Presumed Competence, Self-Advocacy, Social Responsibility, Tolerance, VaccinationsLeave a comment

We need better, unifying definitions under Christmas Trees. Am asking for...

Re-introductions

On October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Anxiety, ASD, Autism Acceptance, Comic Book, Presumed Competence, Tolerance1 Comment

Before asking "where are you going," ask me where I've been, recently.

EFFECTIVE AUTISM (SELF) ADVOCACY, PART TWO

On August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Advocacy, ASD, Autism Acceptance, Autism Spectrum Condition, Fire Safety, PoliceLeave a comment

What's the most important resource for your loved one with autism? YOU! Here're tips about fire safety to keep you safe, too.

EFFECTIVE AUTISM (SELF) ADVOCACY, PART ONE

On August 5, 2015August 5, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Advocacy, ASD, Autism Spectrum ConditionLeave a comment

Seek more respect or services about autism? Do your pleas seemingly vanish in a vacuum? Let's try this approach- together.

Welcome to Philadelphia, Jahlil Okafor!

On July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Autism Acceptance, Jahlil Okafor, Presumed CompetenceLeave a comment

To the best of my knowledge, Jahlil Okafor is NOT autistic, nor has any publicized ties to autism. He doesn’t need these connections to understand his uphill battle for acceptance in Philadelphia. Fans do not presume competence in Jahlil Okafor while most of society presumes no faith in autistic individuals.

An Autism “Cure”

On July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn ASD, Cures, Tolerance

Trying to “cure” autism is the exact opposite of acceptance.

Comic Books with a Sensory Experience? Opening Comic Books to the Autism and Blind Communities

On June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Blind, Comic Book, Diversity, emotions, Empathy, FACS, Heroes, Wells Fargo

Vote for Us! Our Wells Fargo contest entry includes scientific ideas about readers with autism for a NEW sensory experience, and opens comic books for readers who are blind. How? Please read more and vote for us!

MY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – Paying (what you want) Forward

On June 25, 2015July 13, 2015 By Autism at Face ValueIn Autism Spectrum DisordersLeave a comment

Pay What You Want: This payment feature allows someone to download a copy for FREE, with an option to donate. Follow the link inside this blog post to Pay What You Want for a Digital Download of Issue #1. This is not a sale; this is social responsibility to promote positive autism awareness and acceptance.