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Remembering Jerry W. Conner, Jr. and Disability Pride Month

Remembering Jerry W. Conner, Jr. and Disability Pride Month

Read about my friend Jerry W. Conner, Jr. and why people like him are so important as we celebrate Disability Pride Month.

Personal Financial Assistance: No Today's Autistic Moment Cannot Do It

I was presented this week with a scenario that was very difficult for me.  An Autistic listener who needs personal financial assistance...

Autistic & Transgender: Ableism and Gender Bias Raise Their Ugly Heads

Autistic & Transgender: Ableism and Gender Bias Raise Their Ugly Heads

The recent legislations that limit gender affirming care and question the competency of Autistic people are based on ableism and gender bias...

Body Language: We Understand Better Than You Think

Body Language: We Understand Better Than You Think

According to the DSM-5 one of the indicators of Autism is Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, r...