Autism and Eating Disorders: 3 Common Overlooked Challenges
Written by Sam Sharpe, PhD, FEDUP Collective for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ⁂ While many autistic people struggle with food and eating, these challenges are often misunderstood, overlooked, or mischaracterized within the world of eating disorder research and treatment. As a peer support worker at FEDUP Collective (an organization that supports transgender, gender diverse,…
ASAN July Update
Dear friend, July is Disability Pride Month, and even in the hardest months, we are proud of how disabled people continue to fight back against attacks on our community. Read on to see what we’ve been working on and how you can get involved. Autistic people need to be included in every part of autism…
ASAN June Update
Dear friend, During a month that should be full of celebration — LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Autistic Pride Day, and the Olmstead Anniversary — we have instead seen our community and others under attack. We know that pride and progress are something we build toward together, and we will keep doing so. Read on to see…