This video is funded by the National Disability Agency.
The Reframing Autism team would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we have the privilege to learn, work, and grow. Whilst we gather on many different parts of this Country, the RA team walk on the land of the Birpai, Awabakal, Wattamattagal, Whadjak, Amangu, Bunurong and Kaurna Yarta peoples.
We are committed to honouring the rich culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this Country, and the diversity and learning opportunities with which they provide us. We extend our gratitude and respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to all Elders past, present, and emerging, for their wisdom, their resilience, and for helping this Country to heal.
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When does self-advocacy become solo-advocacy? In the final instalment of this trilogy on the importance of relational safety for Autistic individuals, our guest blogger explores the challenges of self-advocacy in an educational setting and the pitfalls of expecting a child to successfully collaborate in setting accommodations, without the input of their attached parent or caregiver.
She calls for more compassionate, collaborative and curious partnerships, for the sake of genuine advocacy.
Read her blog 'Don’t Confuse Self-Advocacy with Solo-Advocacy: Self-Advocacy Is a Team Sport' on our website, which you can visit through the link in our bio.
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