Don't neglect our healthcare because you think it's "just the autism" or "anxiety." Attributing everything to our autism is dangerous - and can even be deadly. Not every health issue we have is “just autism.” A personal example: A few years ago, my caregiver and I went to my primary doctor for an urgent appointment.I … Continue reading Autism and Healthcare
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Happy Disability Pride Month!
A cream color background with light pastel dots on each of the corners. Words at the top say “July is Disability Pride Month,” with the Disability Pride flag in the middle. The flag is a dark gray color with diagonal lines of red, yellow, white, blue, and green. At the bottom of the image is … Continue reading Happy Disability Pride Month!
Kids
The weather was lovely and sunny the other day, which meant picnic in the park! My caregiver brought some chalk and bubbles with us - and a lot of the children there (and parents!) decided they wanted to join in. None of the kids were bothered by me using AAC, or even my wheelchair. In … Continue reading Kids
Parking Troubles
My caregiver has a sign on the car that asks people to always give us a little room when we park, so that I can get in the car when we get back from an appointment or a grocery shopping trip. Many times, people are fine. They read the sign and they park within their … Continue reading Parking Troubles
A Beginner’s Guide to the IEP
The background is a notebook page with two pencils. The words say "A Beginner's Guide to the Individualized Education Program! An Overview of the IEP Process." Off to the side is a purple square that says "Just Keep Stimming, Autism Advocacy and Resources" with a flower inside. If you've ever attended an Individualized Education Program … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to the IEP
Just Keep Stimming 