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Temple Grandin’s Autism Interview: What She Got Right—and Where She Missed the Mark
When Temple Grandin speaks, people listen. And for good reason. She’s one of the most important voices we’ve ever had in the world of autism

Is the Autism Industrial Complex Real?
When most people think of autism, they think of a diagnosis that leads to help, support, and answers. But what if I told you the

Denied and Dehumanized: When the System Says My Son Isn’t Disabled Enough
My non-speaking autistic son Stone was denied disability benefits through SSI. Yes, you read that right. We filed the application in April 2023. In the

What Autism Progress Really Looks Like: A Twelve-Year Journey from Bittersweet to Hope
Twelve years ago today, I wrote a blog post titled “Bittersweet and Autism”—a reflection on parenting twin boys, one neurotypical, one on the autism spectrum, and

Another Strong Example: Nonspeakers Can Communicate – We Just Have to Listen
Introduction In the realm of autism advocacy, stories of breakthrough communication from nonspeaking individuals are both inspiring and affirming. They challenge long-held assumptions and highlight

We Trust PROMPT. So Why Do We Question Spelling to Communicate?
There’s a curious and frustrating paradox in the world of therapy and healthcare: many widely accepted interventions are embraced even when their mechanisms aren’t fully