Autism acceptance, awareness month (April) is here. We updated our piece on “Navigating Autism Acceptance Month and Autism Myths”. We explain how to be a better ally during this month that many autistic people feel we have to hide away to avoid the painful misinformation.

We are autistic parents, adults, and young people. April is a tough month for us and other #ActuallyAutistic people. We are spoken over and marginalized from our own narrative. Stereotypes, myths, and inspiration exploitation are everywhere. Let’s confront some of that misinformation.

Navigating Autism Acceptance Month and Autism Myths

Contents:

• Busting Stereotypes in Three Minutes with Libby
• Autism Speaks
• Support ASAN and AWN
• Puzzle Pieces
• Acceptance > Awareness
• Hashtags
• Identity-First Language
• Autism Is Not a Disease
• Behaviorism and Applied Behavior Analysis
• Empathy and Theory of Mind
• Stimming and Quiet Hands
• Inspiration Exploitation
• Advice to Teachers and Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
• Ask an Autistic
• Reframe Autism