10 Things Not to Say to an Autistic Person
Autistic people often face comments or questions that range from clueless to offensive. Although...
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Category: Advocacy
Don’t Settle for a Fast Food Version of your Child’s IEP
The educational career of my son with Down syndrome is only in its infancy, but already I’ve...
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7 Essential Research Studies on Inclusive Education
“Almost 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with...
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Please Don’t Call Me “Mom”
At IEP team meetings, are your referred to by your name? Or are you merely called “mom.”
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12 Myths About People with Developmental Disabilities That Need Busting
The myths surrounding developmental disabilities usually have no basis in fact. They are unfounded...
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How to Find Helpful Autism Information On The Internet
Evaluating autism information is tricky, especially on the Internet. Learn how to differentiate between helpful and harmful information.
Read More10 Year Old Boy Uses Scratch Video to Explain Autism Acceptance
Autism Acceptance It is hard to overstate the importance of listening to individuals on the autism...
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5 Organizations that Support Self-Advocacy
Looking for organizations that support self-advocacy? We explain what self-advocacy is and give you some suggestions on where you should donate your time and financial resources.
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Why Autism Speaks Hurts Us
Autism Speaks…Are You Listening? When I was little and started to type, I was saying things...
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The Real End Game for People on the Autism Spectrum
By Jess Wilson A Drug to Improve Social Skills The big, bold headline in USA Today read,...
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5 Things Children Totally Understand About Disability That Most Adults Do Not
By Emily Beitiks If my kids (age 4 and nearly 2) and I woke up tomorrow morning and found a dragon...
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What Inclusion Means to Me
By Sue Robins Recently, I was asked to speak to all the teachers at my son’s high school about...
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