Tag Archives: Self Advocates

“Hacking” Autism?

The bold header reads “Help us hack Autism“, and it bothered me. I was working late, seeking out other autism organizations who claim advocacy in their missions to help with some of ICAA’s current efforts. I visited Autism Speaks’ site. … Continue reading

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Our Mission

  The ICAA mission is to: Advocate. Educate. Include. Support. Advocacy for people with autism and different abilities, educate the public, the community at large and ensure educational supports and opportunities for people with different abilities.  Ensure people with autism … Continue reading

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Autism Treatment Centers

On July 3rd, ICAA Radio aired a special episode on the controversial Autism Treatment Centers. These centers, founded and run by troubled doctor, Mark Geier and some of his associates, are using treatments such as chemical castration drugs including Lupron, … 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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