As another Autism Awareness month is over, I’m feeling silent. Acceptance or not, I shall carry on being here. Diagnosis or not, I shall carry on being who I am. Noticed or not, I shall still be. Wasn’t it Descartes who said, “I think as an autistic, therefore I am an autist...
Advocating for Acceptance and Understanding The Power of a Strong Support Network Conclusion Introduction The journey of living with autism can be challenging, especially in a world that often misunderstands what it means to be different. But for every challenge, there’s a hidden strength. Resilienc...
My background training as an art therapist, counsellor and mental health social worker, have been important in informing this work. My work in the Arts has connected me to very many neurodivergent creatives and I’m grateful to you all for sharing your experiences with me. Finally my lived e...
But on the night following Jamison’s two-month “well baby” visit—during which he received six separate vaccines—his health deteriorated rapidly and never rebounded. He developed eczema all over his body. He didn’t sleep for more than twenty minutes at a time. After a few sleepless nig...
TPGA is observing Autism Acceptance Month by featuringaccounts from autistic people about the differences accommodations (or lack thereof)make in their lives. Today’s story is from Mandy Klein, about how it feels when one’s ability to function fluctuates, but is not recognized or accommodated....
The question is stark: Is autism ancient, a genetic variation that demands acceptance and celebration? Or is it new and disabling, triggered by something in the environment that is damaging more children every day? Posted byAge of Autismon April 26, 2023 at 06:00 AM inDreams|Permalink|Commen...
“It’s been a learning curve,” Hughes said, then he corrected himself. “An acceptance curve.” Acceptance is the art of turning the difficult into the doable. After this Thanksgiving dinner, if the ritual goes as usual, Bob and Walker Hughes will get in the car together and drive. ...
Class informs people’s understanding and acceptance of autism, the level of support they get from their families, their relationships with doctors, teachers and therapists. The more education and income parents have, the more likely they are to spot autism’s early signs, or press their doctors...
Victoria: Touching Ground By Victoria Kelley with Dan Burns I took Hunter to get his MMR shot at 15 months. Within 48 hours he was rocking back and forth on the floor, screaming and banging his head. “Give him Tylenol,” the doctor said. “He’ll settle down in a day or two.” ...
“cultural acceptance” in some quarters of children who don’t speak, sleep or who exhibit endless raging meltdowns. It should be interesting to hear what the next apologia will be now that rates among the same groups have exploded, and bitterly fascinating to see whether the pop-psych ...