Acceptance and Awareness, Achievements, Independence

Autism Acceptance Month Day #19 – Autism and Driving

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

Acceptance and Awareness, Dignity & Respect, Equality, Independence

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.

Acceptance and Awareness, Dignity & Respect, Equality, Independence

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.

Acceptance and Awareness, Autism Statistics, Dignity & Respect, Equality, Independence

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!

Acceptance and Awareness, Bullying, Independence

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.

Acceptance and Awareness, Achievements, Bullying, Education

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.

Acceptance and Awareness, Education

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

Acceptance and Awareness, Achievements, Education

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.

Acceptance and Awareness

Autism Acceptance Month 2019 – Day #1: Acceptance and Awareness

Today is the beginning of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month and as you can see I put two honoraries because the world is unsure if it wants to either make people aware of Autism or encourage people to accept those on the spectrum. I encourage both awareness and acceptance.