Join us for Defining Community
We talk about the importance of caring for our community — but what does community mean? And how can we care for each other when we are also burnt out, overwhelmed, and in need of care? Join us for Defining Community on March 19 at 4-5:30pm ET as our panelists discuss this and more. In…
ASAN February Update
ASAN February Newsletter Dear friend, February brings opportunities for action and moments for reflection for our community. This month, we’re honoring disabled people lost to filicide, sharing new advocacy resources and tools, and sharing ways you can protect disability rights. Read on to learn what’s happening and how you can take action. On Saturday, March…
Self-Advocacy for Autistic Adults in Medical Settings: Practical Tools That Reduce Overwhelm
Written by Carrie Friedman for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ⁂ We have come a long way in how we treat autistic adults in healthcare. However, we still have a long way to go. I write this from the perspective of both sides of the exam room. I am an autistic adult with ADHD (AuDHD),…