Tag: allyship
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How to Be an Ally During Autism Acceptance Month
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…
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September at Stimpunks: Our Blogging, Our Reading, Our Giving
September was busy at Stimpunks. We made progress on setting up the foundation and the philanthropic LLC. We got a new logo. We helped launch Josephmooon’s website and their rock album about autistic life. And we did the usual blogging, reading, and giving. Our Blogging Inclusive Meetings, Classes, and Presentations with Access Notes, Bodymind Affirmations,…
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Allyship: Providing a Buffer to the Trauma
I would like to ask for non-autistic people to start actually helping. I know we have allies, but we don’t just need allies. We need outspoken allies. We need a buffer to the trauma. We need a break. I’m tired. We’re tired. Something has got to give so autistic people can get some rest when…
