Before asking "where are you going," ask me where I've been, recently.
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.
EFFECTIVE AUTISM (SELF) ADVOCACY, PART TWO
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
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!
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”
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
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
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.
Three Smooth Stones – An Autism Fable
How DARE you tell me that three smooth stones DON'T prevent tiger-related attacks? You have the same amount of hope as I do in convincing someone that vaccinations don't cause autism. Here's why...
YOU Decide – I Won’t Say a Word
In our politically-correct world, certain adjectives cannot clearly identify some groups. For example, ‘African-American’ replaces ‘person of color.’ Likewise, ‘mental retardation’ stirs ire, so we use ‘intellectual or developmental delays.’ Gone too are words like ‘actress’ and ‘stewardess;’ use ‘actor’ and ‘flight attendant,’ respectively. By example, let’s discuss something we can change: public perceptions about …
Marvel Comics Sued over Characters (again)
This week, many fans worldwide celebrated a newly-diverse character in the Marvel Universe. Undoubtedly, Marvel Comics underestimated fans' mixed reactions to Bobby Drake (Iceman) being gay. Having read the comic book (New Avengers #40), I admit it's a good story. While I personally want to see more diversity in comic books, I realize this advocacy …
Autism at Face Value 