You want us to *what*??

The puzzle piece organization that shall not remain nameless because they need to be called out again and again (Autism …

Autistic children have the right to an Open Future

First, please allow me to say that I personally know many wonderful blog-writers who are also parents, grandparents, or other …

When do I get to be me? [autistic poetry]

Another one came right after the first one.  Here it is 🙂 — Just a face in the crowd Would …

Autism ‘awareness’ is not enough ~ Part 2: more ‘awareness’ is LESS Awareness

By the time most people have reached adulthood, or even sooner these days, they’ve heard the term “autism”.  Chances are …

‘The Mighty’ is not an ally

Many months ago, I came across a blog post titled “Why I no longer visit “The Mighty”.  Unfortunately, that blog …

Sharing: Autism Awareness Month Post Seven: Autism Speaks Replies To My Letter

Originally posted on Musings Of An Autistic Mind:
Three days ago, I sent a letter to Autism Speaks in regards to their 2014 financial…

Sharing: Internet Ads and Accessibility

Originally posted on Mamautistic:
In the Twitter #autchat discussion about social media accessibility this week, a topic came up that…

Depathologizing Asperger’s / autism ~ Out-voicing the autism ‘experts’

Ever since the advent of the internet and the proliferation of websites of information on just about any topic imaginable, …

My personal autism support pledge

I pledge… Not to support any company that supports A$ or its affiliates Not to click on any Google search …

Can we talk about autism awareness?

Please, be aware… That we are different from you.  But we are not lesser than you, any more than Mac …

Don’t ‘light it up blue’ for me

As usual, ’tis the season for Autism Awareness Month.  Although I had staked my claim on a spot on the …

Autism ‘awareness’ is not enough

Welcome to the 2017 edition of Autism “Awareness” Month (heh).  This month, I will probably reveal my Activist Face a …