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“A group of ideological extremists is trying to rewrite not only the history, but also the fabric — the very DNA — of autism itself.”
Read moreA disability housing advocate calls for the dismantling of bureaucratic obstacles preventing the development of autism-friendly affordable housing.
Read moreAn autistic self-advocate discusses three of the options for families whose loved ones endanger themselves and others by eloping
Read moreOne of the originators of the puzzle symbol explains the intentions behind it.
Read moreThe message is: Domestic violence is unacceptable and must be stopped, unless the perpetrator is a son with severe autism. In that case, you are completely on your own. You must take the constant abuse, fear for your safety night and day, endure the trauma, be cut off from all friends and family, and never be allowed to leave your house. You must do this day after day and year after year with no end in sight, because this kind of violence is acceptable by those who do not have to endure it.
Read moreNew book trivializes ASD, chastises parents, and proposes no solutions to challenges of severe autism, writes Jonathan Mitchell.
Read moreA new housing development designed for the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has opened in Santa Cruz, California. A group of families developed the project which will house about 16 residents with I/DDs such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, as well as several families, students, and staff.
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In the case of adults with severe autism, families petition for conservatorships not because they want to oppress or control their extremely vulnerable loved ones, but because they want to protect them.
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“Severe” or “not-so-pretty” autism voices demand a place at the table, and no noisy, lame attempt to shame the advocates over semantics will “cancel” the grim statistics. Severe autism is coming for all of us, actually. It’s time to listen.
Read moreAn autism mom calls for an integrated care approach for the severely autistic.
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