April is Autism Speaks Awareness Month
Warning: I will be using words like “suffering”, “afflicted”, devastating” and “cure” because, unlike autism, which does not have a cure and is not devastating, people affected by Autism Speaks’ Rhetoric …
Stop Combating Me
The enemy Terrorists Criminals Deadly diseases We get together, we put on special and reinforced gear, we arm ourselves with weapons we know will, at least, hurt our enemy, or even …
Motherhood: Autistic Parenting and Supports That Make a Difference
The first part in this series looked at the “big” challenges that autistic moms face–the difficulties presented by being diagnosed later in life, the feelings of aloneness, the troubles relating to …
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Love, Not Fear
Life with respect. Love, not fear Acceptance and joy. Love, not fear. Human diversity. Accept Love Do not fear Autistic rights, human rights Love, not fear Neurodiversity Autistics are neurodivergent …
Parent Expectations and Autism Acceptance
I have to cite the hateful Op-Ed Autism Speaks’ co-founder Suzanne Wright wrote a coupe of months ago. It took me a while to process one of the many discussions I …
Alicewinks to Donate 20% of iBook Proceeds to Autism Women’s Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holiday donation to leading Autism organization marks the beginning of Alicewinks’ broader commitment to the Autistic community and special education. Buena Vista, CO (December 18, 2013) — From …
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An Era of Neurodivergent Feminism
I’d like to recognize how the Autistic movement has changed. Neurodivergent Feminist Leadership has done three major things for the Autistic movement: A. Built Intersectional coalitions: Since the rise of the …
Divergent: when disability and feminism collide
Divergent is an initiative of the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. Run exclusively by disabled women of varying identities and disabilities. Divergent works to change how disabled women are commonly perceived …
Autistic Women: Misdiagnosis and the Importance of Getting it Right
If you’re autistic, there’s a good chance you have also been given at least one of the following diagnoses: generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), ADD/ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder …
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To Autism Speaks, from the “Woman of Color”
When I was 12, I was put on my class debate team. One of the first concepts we were taught about was the difference between debate or any manner of constructive …
To The Corporate Supporters of Autism Speaks
I am convinced you donate money to this organization because you believe you are helping autistic people and their families. You have been lied to. Only 4% of your contribution goes …
Understanding the Gender Gap: Autistic Women and Girls
It’s common to hear that autism presents atypically in women and girls. This isn’t surprising, since the original models for autism and Asperger’s syndrome (AS) were largely based on studies of …
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