Gendering Me
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” I’ve been trying for a couple of weeks to write this blog post. For those close to me or even just on my Facebook, you know I came out as...
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The Impossible Task of Interacting
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” “I’m going to drive now. I’ll be back in 30 minutes.” “It’s a busy day. Speech this morning and therapy after lunch.” “I’m going to the store on my way...
“Think It Might Be You?”
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” Our personal life has been overwhelming for as long as we can remember. It can be draining and it feels like something big is always happening. I think anyone who...
What’s in a Name? Pathological Demand Avoidance Edition
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” If you don’t know what Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is, please feel free to read up first. I don’t mind if you do. Actually, you should probably become aware of...
Stop Making Your Child Suffer
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” This is for allistic parents of autistic kids who are trying to follow the Neurodiversity paradigm. We’ve said it over and over.. Behavior is communication. Behavior is communication. Behavior is...
It Would Be Easier to Say “No”
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” As the new school year begins, so does our never ending battle to have teachers, coaches and administrators have high expectations for the boys. They’re entering 7th and 8th grade....
Beyond Awareness – Perceptions and Informed Parenting
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” A year ago, after attending the Autism Society conference, I started thinking about the presentation for this year. So much of what I hear from parents and professionals.. what I’ve...
Social Model of Disability and Christianity
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” CW: Christians, Religion, Bible verses TW: Child Abuse, Ableism in the Church Disclaimer: I am a Christian. I’m writing this hopefully for other Christians. If you are not a Christian,...
Preparing for the Future
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” CW: ABA, Pseudoscience I want to address the autistic community today. Not allies.. Not the parent community. Just the autistic people who believe in autism acceptance.. neurodiversity principles… the social...
“It Fits Like a Glove”
Home » Posts tagged: “acceptance” This weekend, For Autistic Empowerment at the University of Texas at Dallas had a Autistic Culture Rally and brought in Kassiane Asasumasu to speak. It’s the first time I’ve been in Autistic...