Tag Archives: Dr. Temple Grandin

Coming Out

One of the first things many people on the spectrum talk about when discussing disclosure, is considering the environment. Is it safe to come out? Seeing a lot of the hateful internet posts and videos during “autism awareness month”, internet … Continue reading

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ICAA picture project

Please remember to send in your pictures this month for our picture project. The pictures can be of yourself, your loved one or friend who is on the autism spectrum. Please send pictures, name, age hobbies, and any other brief … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness-No Mourning Allowed

One of our members stumbled across a large colorful image about “Autism Awareness Month.”  The image had loud, garish puzzle pieces all running together with the caption: “April is Autism Month. Wouldn’t it be lovely if autism only lasted a … Continue reading

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Autism Disclosure

“Come out for the man who is non- or semi-verbal and, more importantly, your friend. Come out for a woman, whose twenty-second birthday is tomorrow, facing early retirement in a rundown group home. Come out for the latest youth shot … Continue reading

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Self Advocates in the Spotlight

“If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not – because then I wouldn’t be me. Autism is part of who I am.” –Temple Grandin “Autism is a way of being. It is pervasive; it colors every … Continue reading

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Self Advocates- Autism Network International

This is what I think autism societies should be about: not mourning for what never was, but exploration of what is. We need you. We need your help and your understanding. Your world is not very open to us, and … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness Month~The Education Element

Light it up Blue, Pink, Red, etc….The point is really to just “light it up” and educate others about Autism. It’s the middle of April already and April is Autism awareness month. During this month, we like to post a … Continue reading

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