Podcast Episode 0062; Season 04, Episode 26; April 2, 2021 It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s time for my annual rant against Autism Awareness Month and all that goes with it. Though, personally, blue is one of my favorite colors so I’d like to keep the blue. Darn, I…
Tag: Autism Speaks
As April approaches (today is March 30, 2021), autistic self-advocates begin our annual critiques of Autism Awareness, Autism Speaks, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), special education, healthcare, mental health’s DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual), accommodations, tolerance, a long list of social injustices… and our families. At least as I skim blogs…
Autism Awareness Day is April 2, and April is Autism Awareness Month. The day and month are a big deal for Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America. Normally, these organizations receive a lot of media attention. In response, some autistic-led groups are usually asked for comment and some…
Time for my annual rejection of Autism Awareness Day and Month. No thank you, we’re all overly “aware” of autism. There are puzzle-piece car magnets and bumper stickers in the parking lot I use at the university. Local businesses have the “light it up blue” posters in their windows. Local…