“They brought this upon themselves. They don’t deserve to get care.” I used to think like this.
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Have you thought of this when scheduling an international event?
When an international group of autistic people were looking for an African or South American country to host the world’s first International Autistic Summit in 2020, I recommended Kenya first and Ghana second.
“I just want my child to lead a normal life.”
If you want your child to lead a normal life, don’t expect me to help you.
He’s gone, but ableism is alive and well and living amongst us
Child abuser Keith Randal (Randy) Short has died.
An open letter to Autism South Africa — and a reply
When non-disabled people in the autism industry recommend that people follow the path of Lovaas and that they use ABA, do you believe that you have a right to remain silent?
How ABA people silence autistic people
“I would never have learned to type independently if I hadn’t first had help via this other method which involves support.”
If you’re in the autism industry, you have a responsibility
We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. —
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor
Kingswood College in the 1980s: A glimpse into our dissonant past
I had my legs, which have lipolymphoedema, judged by the first team rugby boys at school. The school made it compulsory.
4 Focus Areas for Autistic Advocacy – Video Series
The videos provide an overview of some of the things I address in workshops, conferences and training events: Paradigm, health, communication and the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities (CRPD).
CRPD – Freedom from torture or degrading treatment
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
CRPD – Freedom of Expression & Opinion
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that persons with disabilities can exercise the right to freedom of expression and opinion.