want to know more about autism? actual autistic individuals make autism accessible!
most of these articles, though admittedly not all, are written by autistic authors. those that are not came recommended by autistics. this is another compilation of links i found and shared via facebook but wanted to make available to myself and others interested parties. please check the links here, too, for prior posts.
echolalia: that's what she said
autism awareness starts with acknowledging that autistic people exist and matter
what does a black autistic man look like?
whose expertise is it? evidence for autistic adults as critical autism experts
working while autistic
parents: don't hide your children's autism diagnoses from them
a poem called "autistic rage"
50+ autistic people you should know
why i really struggle with school as someone on the autism spectrum
autism on television needs more diverse representation
autistic insights on meltdowns, aggression, and self-injury
#autism appreciation: 7 things that make me a valuable employee
what should you do when your favorite celebrity gets it wrong?
the subtle brilliance of sesame street's first episode starring an autistic muppet
learning to drive as someone on the autism spectrum
why we need to make sex ed more inclusive of those with disabilities
an open letter from an autistic child in meltdown, written by an autistic adult who still melts down from time to time
if the world was built for me