Empowering Autistic Individuals Through Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is a crucial skill for autistic individuals, empowering them to express their needs, desires, and rights in various social, educational, and occupational contexts. The ability to self-advocate significantly impacts their overall well-being, promoting independence, self-esteem, and a higher quality of life. Teaching self-advocacy involves equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to understand and […]
Autistic Literary Characters
Looking for some summer reading? These books all feature autistic characters, compelling stories, and beautiful writing. Perfect beach reads! Christopher Boone from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon – Christopher is an autistic teenage boy who investigates the death of a neighbor’s dog, using his exceptional mathematical and logical […]
