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Nothing About Us, Without Us: Playing a Part in the Neurodiversity Revolution

Posted on 03/30/21 in Advocacy by Nera Birch

Being proud to be autistic is a relatively new concept for me. I was taught all my life that my autism was something I needed to hide, to be ashamed of. I was forced to... read more

From One Self-Advocate to Another - Advice for Developing Advocacy Skills

Posted on 05/01/20 in Advocacy by Nera Birch

Advocacy is one of the most important facets of my life. I’m in a unique position where I can really explain to neurotypicals what having autism feels like. I can be a voice for a... read more

An Autism Perspective on Bullying: Creating a Culture of Acceptance

Posted on 10/14/19 in Advocacy by Nathan Morgan

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a bully as “one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable.” People with autism are all too familiar with that... read more

Living Under the "Double Rainbow": The Colorful LGBTQ+ Community with ASD

Posted on 09/30/19 in Advocacy by Nathan Morgan

“Living under the Double Rainbow” – this is an expression that has emerged in recent years to describe individuals with autism who also identify as LGBTQ+ which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and... read more

Straight from the Source - Why Stimming is an Essential Part of My Life With Autism

Posted on 08/01/19 in Advocacy by Nera Birch

Stimming is a big part of my life. It is something I do every day all day. It is also something that I’ve had a love-hate relationship. On the one (flapping) hand, it is a... read more

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