…my official Autism diagnosis, and “The Meaning of Self-Advocacy” made me realize that what I thought was me “acting out” or “behaving badly” was actually self-advocacy and communicating my needs…
…year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) will meet on Wednesday, April 17. It is more important than ever to make sure autism research reflects what matters to all of…
Autism research often focuses on what non-autistic people think is important. While self-advocates have been calling for more research that could materially improve the lives of autistic people, research funding…
…& Resources) Arc of Alabama Arizona Center for Disability Law Atlantis ADAPT Autism Society of America Autism Speaks Autistic People of Color Fund (APOC) Autistic Self Advocacy Network Autistic Women…
Although research represents a huge component of the national conversation about autism, very little attention has been paid to the ethical issues posed by new developments in autism research and…
…Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and several other conditions as kidnappers, holding children for ransom. This highly offensive ad campaign–which is set to launch on billboards, kiosks, print magazine and newspaper advertisements,…
…Public Welfare’s Bureau of Autism Services. The video can be obtained free from the Bureau of Autism Services by sending an email to DPW-AutismOffice@state.pa.us with your shipping address and the…
…accommodations and dorm life to hot-button issues such as disclosure and sexuality, Navigating College provides first-person insights from current and past college students on the autism spectrum. Unlike many other…
…soundtrack to the movement toward equality. Dr. Lamar Hardwick is an African American husband, father, pastor, author, autism self-advocate who is “leading and loving while living on the autism spectrum.”…
…time to submit comments to the IACC! The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) advises on federal funding for autism research. They make recommendations on how autism research funding is prioritized….
