Acceptance

Autism Appreciation Month: The Wee Family

We've talked about why we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, but until now I haven't talked much about autism and community and culture.

The Neurodiversity of a Wildcat

The movie is about ... more than just a label, and in this case, it’s about proving that you’re more than just an autistic label.

Dreams Can Live On...In a Different Way

I was able to see a reflection of myself in a 24-year-old woman who was unfortunately one of the Aurora Theater shooting victims [in 2012].

Today will be Different, Next Year will be Better…I Promise

The way we perceive... process the world, and interact with it is not only...different because of our neurology, but helps us deal with it.

The Magical Spark of Elle McNicoll

Finally... it takes a village of autistic voices to give their say on how they want the book to be done, and it takes…a kind of spark

A Missing Person Case: Alicia Navarro

[Nationwide] there are roughly 6.5 missing persons for every 100,000 people. Some people are members of the autism community.

The Verge of Julia's Independence

"Julia’s role on Sesame Street goes beyond her being an autistic girl...she represents what it means to be free to be yourself. " -Melissa

Not Like Me: Media Edition

By Melissa Lushington, "Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" Blog Series - Slice #18 Last year, I wrote a blog post for June with a...

Connections Matter...