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Your Autism Awareness Has Failed
It is almost April and it is the time of the year when Autistics have to remind the rest of the world that we are human beings, that we have human feelings. We need to…
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AWN Activism with Content – Slides
AWN Activism Through Content Presentation 20160225-1632red
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Have Some ABA, or Else…
This was the message from someone who commented on an old article I wrote, about how I don’t like ABA. Not these exact words and this person, “Mary”, could be referring to any therapy. But…
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Still Waiting
I don’t enjoy writing about Autism Speaks. There hasn’t been anything coming from the organization, since it was founded over 10 years ago, that makes me feel good. I write as a way to inform,…
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Walk In My Shoes
Content warning: use of the R-word and murders of disabled people. (Please, read this post: http://timetolisten.blogspot.com/2013/09/here-try-on-some-of-my-shoes.html. What I write here is inspired – not in an inspiration porn way – by K’s post). Every time…
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AWN Statement on False Claims
Autism Women’s Network wants to address a concern that has recently come to light. We are intentionally being broad in our statement and have chosen to not use personal names. If this causes you confusion…
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Stigma
First, I want to say this: I am against gun ownership. I don’t understand the appeal and I think guns should be regulated. I am also realistic and know that most people who own guns…
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Documentary, SPECTRUM: A Story of the Mind
Autism Women’s Network is grateful to the filmmakers of “SPECTRUM: A Story of the Mind” for designating our organization to receive all proceeds for the upcoming year to benefit our mission at AWN. The film features Judy…
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AWN Demands That Colorado Respect Sharisa Kochmeister’s Rights
AWN Demands That Colorado Respect Sharisa Kochmeister’s Rights to Self-Determination, to Live in the Community with Supports, and to Use Her Tools for Effective Communication. AWN holds the position that everyone has the right to…
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What Does Autism Speaks “Call For Unity” Mean?
In very few words: crisis management. But this is an informative post, so I will give the information. Neurotypical writer Steve Silberman just published his extensively researched book on, more specifically autism – Neurotibes. For…
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Sharisa Joy Kochmeister: Give Her Back the Right to Communicate
She is a friend, a kindred soul. We both type to communicate, we both have other disabilities besides autism. Sharisa Joy Kochmeister is only a few years older than me. Recently, she was admitted to…
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Why I #BoycottAutismSpeaks
I Boycott Autism Speaks because I am Autistic and I value my life. I Boycott Autism Speaks because I value all lives. Autism Speaks is a hate group that uses marketing strategies to deceive the…
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