Neurotypical Buzzkill: Show me - don't tell me - how we accept ourselves post-April. #autism
Category: Advocacy
No (Fantastic) Soup 4 You
Blame fans for recently-declining comic book sales, but lazy and unimaginative writers share more culpability.
We Need More Heroes
Accepting our mortal lot, we pine for someone or something greater than ourselves. Many use their love of family as a comfort. Others gain faith through religious or spiritual practices. Children have numerous bedtime stories and books from which to draw good examples. Regarding autism, we lack definitive representation. No openly autistic government official steps …
Why an AUTISTIC Comic Book Hero?
We've learned a lot from our fans about being a good hero. Here's why we make comic books...
New Autism Advocacy Strategies…and yeah, comic books.
As Autism Awareness Month slides away, let’s reflect on new developments towards advocacy. Lately, I’ve read many blogs and memes which suggests autism as a singular experience. Instead of anti/pro-vaccination links, we find more stories about autism in the workplace. Side-stepping the person-first versus identity debate, we share our talents as authors, musicians, and painters. …
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Autism (Self) Advocacy = Best Advocacy
To be better #autism advocates, let's 1st remember to be our best selves.
Welcome, Betsy “The Boss” Devos
January 19, 2017 Betsy Devos’ nomination and (likely) confirmation as Secretary of Education ushers in a new era of autism advocacy. Many autism advocates malign Ms. Devos’ inexperience, lucrative political campaign contributions, and misunderstanding of IDEA. However, I welcome these obvious flaws to a candidate overseeing (autism) education. History is on our side. Specifically, I …
Gearseeker Serpent & Autism Acceptance
Everyone wants acceptance, but what does AUTISM acceptance look like? Will we recognize it? Let's set goals!
Prophetic Autism and 2017 Goals
Setting 2017 Writing Goals and More, Despite/With Autism, and Open Invitation to Readers
Why we’re angry, dear Rosie…
Why are people angry, Rosie? You broke the Golden Rule regarding advocacy It's one of the few social rules we have written.
Autism at Face Value 