Autism & Comic Books are a large part of my identity. We may have these things in common...
Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders
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.
Playing by Your ‘Elf
Playing #Games Solo with #Anxiety, #Autism, and #Depression...maybe with @WillW
Diarrhea and Low-Functioning Autism
While our autism community seeks acceptance, why do we treat our own members like...
Dear Rosie…An Open Letter about Autism (Probably Part 1 of Many)
AN OPEN LETTER TO ROSIE O’DONNELL, PART ONE Over the Thanksgiving break, I read about Rosie O’Donnell. Via Twitter, O’Donnell acknowledges how her young daughter has an autism diagnosis. We applaud her bravery to seek a definitive diagnosis to explain whatever challenges Dakota may have. Furthermore, we welcome O’Donnell as a staunch advocate for positive …
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Autism Awareness? Acceptance? Need Your Help!
Within the autism community, we continually seek more awareness about autism. We hope that with enough awareness, we can forge meaningful relationships based on acceptance. A third prong on the autism advocacy trident is often associated with both or either point: complaining. Understandably, we have no representation within democratic government, we have watered-down educational standards …
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Autism at Face Value 