“Families are desperate for help,” writes Katie Miniel. “To get that help we must spread AWARENESS of the REAL LIFE struggles so that policymakers can make this a PRIORITY.”
Read moreIn Search of My Autistic Son’s “Special Talent”
“I enjoy finding these little hidden talents in my son all of the time. I encourage you to look for the talents in those around you, too.”
Read moreAnnouncing The September 26th Project
A cooperative effort by many autism-serving organizations and led by the National Council on Severe Autism, the Project is intended to help keep our families safe in the event of emergency, and was created in honor of Feda Almaliti, past VP of NCSA, and her son Muhammed.
Read moreThe Dastardly Diversion of “Differentlyabled”
A neurodiversity image from Wikipedia, reflecting the so-called “natural diversity of human minds.”
“A group of ideological extremists is trying to rewrite not only the history, but also the fabric — the very DNA — of autism itself.”
Read moreI visited a 21-unit disability housing complex and it was nothing remotely like an "institution"
A disability housing advocate calls for the dismantling of bureaucratic obstacles preventing the development of autism-friendly affordable housing.
Read moreTracking Devices for Autistic Children Who Wander
An autistic self-advocate discusses three of the options for families whose loved ones endanger themselves and others by eloping
Read moreThe Autism Puzzle Piece Logo: What It Really Means
One of the originators of the puzzle symbol explains the intentions behind it.
Read moreWhy Am I an Unseen Victim of Domestic Violence?
The 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 moreDifferent Book, Same Old Neurodiversity Blather
New book trivializes ASD, chastises parents, and proposes no solutions to challenges of severe autism, writes Jonathan Mitchell.
Read moreInnovative Housing Development for Adults with I/DD Opens in Santa Cruz
A 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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