Gendering Me
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” 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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What’s in a Name? Pathological Demand Avoidance Edition
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” 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...
The Damaging Message about Disability
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” Today is the National Disability Day of Mourning. This marks the 6th year that it has been observed. The last one I participated in was 4 years ago. I cried...
Let’s Define Autistic Safe Space
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” Autistic Safe Space values the experience of veteran autistic activists. Not because they are infallible but because they’ve had way more time to unpack the ableist ideals rampant in our...
Society is so Inaccessible..
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” (Quoted with permission) “Its just been difficult accepting that he may have a harder life than others,” was said in a group this morning. You see, I joined a new...
5 Years Have Passed
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” For some reason, this year, I’ve reflected on the TPGA dialogues of 2011. And next month, we will mark the 5 year anniversary since they took place. You know what’s...
Misconceptions People Get
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” So I did the wrong thing after reading an article I liked… I read the comments. How many times do I tell myself “Don’t read the comments!”? How many times...
A Tween Among Us
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” So I knew this day would come, but I didn’t expect it so soon. Daniel has turned into a tween (preteen) and seems to be picking up on a lot...
Parents with Asperger’s: Part 1 – Negative Stereotypes
Home » Posts tagged: “stereotypes” I hate having to do this, but after searching and searching, I feel it is needed. I have had people ask me some worthwhile resources for parents on the spectrum....