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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Acceptance, Love and Self-Care: #AutismPositivity2015
It is May. April is over, and after the dreadful “awareness” campaigns, after all the clueless people – in some cases plain hurtful people – giddy about blue lights, after Autism …
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Disabled People Being Silenced by Unethical Media
I don’t trust the media. Disabled people are often denied a voice, while experts, professionals, policy makers, “advocacy” organizations, parents, and the media itself talk about us, and about all that …
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AWN Commends Build-A-Bear Workshop for Severing Partnership with Autism Speaks
Boycott Autism Speaks is pleased to learn that Build-A-Bear Workshop has severed its partnership with Autism Speaks. Autism Women’s Network extends our sincerest thanks to Build-A-Bear Workshop for acknowledging and addressing …
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Film Review of Documentary “Sounding the Alarm: Battling the Autism Epidemic”
Recently, I decided to watch the new Autism Speaks documentary “Sounding the Alarm: Battling the Autism Epidemic” and live tweet my reaction/outrage in real time. Why did I do this? Well, …
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Dear Google, Do No Harm
Dear Google: I am very concerned about something you are getting yourself into. I am very concerned about the rights of my people if you actually do what you intend to …
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 …
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 …
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 …