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Awareness, Acceptance… Something’s Missing When It Comes to Autism
In recent months, there’s been a push by the autism community to replace the word “awareness” with “acceptance;” to move on from simply promoting awareness to bringing about acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the spectrum. What’s the big deal … Continue reading
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Autism Awareness Month – Looking Forward
Since Autism Awareness Month got its start in 1970, we’ve come a long way. At the same time, we’ve got a long way to go. As a father of a middle-aged son with autism, I’m looking forward to the day … Continue reading
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Should We Celebrate Autism Awareness?
April is Autism Awareness Month. Celebrating Autism Awareness Month would seem to be a slam-dunk. That is, who could object to something like this? And yet, there seems to be a difference of opinion. Should we celebrate autism awareness, given … Continue reading