Concern over the use of the Social Model of Disability, in the Autism Community

I’m increasingly encountering reference to the Social Model of Disability, in autism rhetoric. It is most strongly associated with the Neurodiversity movement, and related groups (like ASAN). Without fail, every time I have seen the Social Model of Disability being … Continue reading →

Words of Whimsical Wisdom..?

My son has… a way with words. He struggles to piece together questions and statements, and they often come out in unusual and sometimes beautiful ways. I’ve been collecting some of his more-special sentences from the past few months (5 … Continue reading →

If Public Opinion Penned an Autism Diagnosis…

I’ve spent far too much time lately fighting with those who have no understanding of what is required for an autism diagnosis. The arguments and myths I’ve encountered are at times upsetting, and other times absurdly ridiculous. So I’ve decided … Continue reading →