Today, I am going to revisit the topic of Autism and Driving. While it is a proud achievement of mine, I still have some concerns about driving in the future. While for some autism and driving are a good fit, oftentimes there are several individials that indeed struggle at the task, especially at Intercity driving,… Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month Day #19 – Autism and Driving
Month: April 2019
Autism Acceptance Month Day#18 – Autism and Sexuality
Today's autism Acceptance Month subject deals with yet another touchy subject and is one that is more forthcoming than ever, Sexuality!
Autism Acceptance Month Day#17 – Understanding when it is ok and when it is not ok
In 2018, NPR ran a series called “Abused and Betrayed” which highlighted the underreported statistics of sexual victimization against individuals with developmental disabilities. NPR found that individuals with developmental disabilities were at risk of sexual abuse at a rate of seven times higher than the general population. Many factors put individuals with developmental disabilities at risk for sexual abuse, including limited knowledge regarding healthy relationships and limited body autonomy.
Autism Acceptance Month Day#17 – Understanding when it is ok and when it is not ok
In 2018, NPR ran a series called “Abused and Betrayed” which highlighted the underreported statistics of sexual victimization against individuals with developmental disabilities. NPR found that individuals with developmental disabilities were at risk of sexual abuse at a rate of seven times higher than the general population. Many factors put individuals with developmental disabilities at risk for sexual abuse, including limited knowledge regarding healthy relationships and limited body autonomy.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #16: The Bathroom
NOTE: As part of this subsection for Autism Acceptance Month, we are exploring topics of independence. As such I feel it is necessary to discuss needs of the restroom and other related material. As such the content may be disturbing to some, however I do feel it is a very necessary element that needs brought to the spotlight. Reader Aware!
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #15: Bullying, Abuse and Grooming by Trusted Adults
Continuing on with the daily discussion for Autism Acceptance Month, we will be talking about one's independence and how it is for me and what I want and dangers that are out there. This will include topics for all ranges on the spectrum.
Autism Acceptance Month Day #14 – Bullying is a public school crisis that has been occuring for decades. Physical and Mental
In the second half of the subsubseries,we take a look into the realm of bullying. Yesterday we looked at it in the form of advances in technology. Today, we look at the physical and mental bullying aspects.
Autism Acceptance Month Day #13 – Bullying is a public school crisis that has been occuring for decades. Technology.
Today we explore the world of bullying on the spectrum specifically in schools and that of technical nature
Autism Acceptance Month Day #12 – The use of Force in Schools Today
In today's blog post about Autism Acceptance Month, we focus on the physical abuse brought forth in media and a situation that I had occur to me.
Autism Acceptance Month Day #11 – Successful Vocational Technical Programs are Key
Today's Autism Acceptance Month post highlights the avenues of Vocational Technical Schools
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #10 : The next step has gotten better
The Labrynith Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania comprehensive and holistic approach to support IUP students with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis as they build relationships, gain independence, experience academic success, and graduate from IUP with the professional and personal skills needed to embark on a fulfilling life and career. Labyrinth is designed to be a multidimensional… Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month – Day #10 : The next step has gotten better
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #9 – The Community College and Autism
While I high School slightly consider attending community college, it would not be until I became privileged to bump into another individual on the spectrum that was in attendance at the school that would become my Alma mater.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #8: The Hiram G Andrews Center, Pennsylvania Disability and Autism Asset
In 2001 while in a Residential Treatment Facility, I learned a lot about the Hiram G Andrews Center in Johnstown Pennsylan-i-a and began exploring the possibility of attendance. It would be a long road ahead of me and many cheerleaders to advocate for the admission process to be done.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day#7 :A driving force behind the change
Week#2 of Autism Acceptance Month we talk about education ventures as we switch gears from acceptance and statistics last week
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #6: Autism By The Numbers (Locally)
In the conclusion of the subseries of the larger Autism Acceptance Month series, today we look at the local numbers in Fayette County and Westmoreland County.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #5: Autism By The Numbers (Statewide)
continuing our subseries of Autism Statistics, we look at it Commonwealth wide. Next week we will look at Statewide initiatives on the forefront.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #4: Autism By The Numbers (Nationally)
Today as part of the Autism Acceptance Month series will be broken down over three days as we look at statistics nationally, statewide amd locally
Autism Acceptance Month – Day 3: Why do I support Autism Speaks
Note: I am not encouraging you to like or Support Autism Speaks, The purpose of the today's post is to explain why I support the charity.
An added Bonus to Acceptance and Awareness Day
As early as my senior year of High School I have been involved with Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania in one aspect or another. For all but one of those years I have been involved in Union Station Clubhouse. While not housed directly within the Fayette Campus itself, I had the privilege of visiting again after… Continue reading An added Bonus to Acceptance and Awareness Day
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #2: Light it up blue day;
Note: Today is #LightItUpBlue Day for Autism Acceptance Month. I have contributed a poem as a backseat gesture of bring Awareness to this blog.
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