Thanks to the Autistic Women’s Empowerment Project for this useful post.

Sometimes (like, oh, yesterday and today) I see people talking about supported housing programs or transition housing programs (I think the difference is that transition ones are supposed to be short-term, though depending on how they decide when to move someone on, that might not work out.) And usually, if it’s neurotypical people wanting to…

via It’s not just teachable skills — Yes, That Too

A while back, a poster showing the “signs of autism” was brought to my attention. It was clearly written from a non autistic person’s point of view, was extremely pathologizing and negative. I “fixed” the poster with language that was more supportive and reframed the “behaviors” shown in a more understanding and accepting way. My…

via The Signs of Autism… — We Always Liked Picasso Anyway

…for the following thoughts on acceptance for World Mental Health Day:

https://anonymouslyautistic.net/2016/10/10/world-mental-health-awareness-i-dont-want-awareness-i-want-acceptance/