Neurotypical Buzzkill: Show me - don't tell me - how we accept ourselves post-April. #autism
Category: Autism Acceptance
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 …
Internet Trolling & (Autism) Acceptance
Internet trolling requires a commenter to manipulate the emotions of someone they cannot/never see. This often-used bullying tactic implies significant strategic planning. More sophisticated baiting tricks ignite a poster’s fears. Understanding how trolls make online traps – and how to diffuse their bombs – deserves commentary and its own supervillain (hero?). While some persons with …
Wanna Make a Comic Book? My Invite, Please RSVP
Are you Yup, I’ve whitewashed this blog post with a secret message! We’re going Ready? to play a game, too. What kind of game? Well, I already gave you a clue… Grab your pencils, and let’s do this thing! Have you ever seen a white raven? If …
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Gearseeker Serpent & Autism Acceptance
Everyone wants acceptance, but what does AUTISM acceptance look like? Will we recognize it? Let's set goals!
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.
Re-introductions
Before asking "where are you going," ask me where I've been, recently.
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.
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.
Autism at Face Value 