A panel of Autistic Adults will center autistic voices and honor the values and spirit of Autism Acceptance Month.
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Autism and IDD: Caregiving, Advocacy, Community, and Love
We need to step up our support, recognition, and advocacy both for autistic and intellectually disabled people and for the caregivers—both support workers and caregivers—who love and care for them.
Autistic Isolation, Connection, and Joy: Never Miss Dessert
Autistic adults, like adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities more generally, are not often seen as agents of love, joy, connection, relationship, and meaning for others. That’s because they’re not often seen at all.
Autism Acceptance—and Celebration
Autism is still largely an unknown, even among generally well-educated people. Autism awareness and education still matter a lot, and they are prerequisites for acceptance. Autism awareness and autism acceptance are both essential.
Local News Piece on Julia, the Autistic Sesame Street Character
My son Nicholas, autism specialist and psychologist Dr. Steve Love, and I were featured in this little news piece on … More
The Autistic Spectacle
My son Nicholas is 13, and he juggles balls and rings. Sometimes we talk about him becoming an entertainer or … More