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
Posted on 04/19/19 in Advocacy by Lisa Danielpour
When my son was young I poured everything I could into helping him learn ever-evolving skills, including social communication and strategies for handling sensory issues. I focused on finding the right evidence-based approaches that worked... read more
Posted on 04/17/19 in Advocacy by Mia Buchwald Gelles
Autism Awareness Month is a great way to call attention to autism in the general community, to make sure that conversations are started and that people, employers, and community members become more sensitive to the... read more
Posted on 03/25/19 in Advocacy by Nathan Morgan, MSSA, LSW
As we enter the month of April, International Autism Awareness Month, I like to reflect on how far we’ve come with understanding autism, but also how far we have left to go. The main thing... read more
Posted on 03/21/19 in Advocacy by Nera Birch
April is Autism Awareness Month. People will soon be dusting off their puzzle piece ribbons and holding fundraisers. Awareness is a great thing, but it’s not acceptance. Awareness to me is like putting a bandage... read more