Autism, Ableism and the Key to Self-acceptance

“We are taught, intentionally or unintentionally, to think that disability is a bad thing. From teasing at school, gung-ho attitudes to capability, and media displays of inspiration porn, right down to lacklustre workplace accommodations and social stereotyping, we are taught that disability is somehow not okay. In truth, this is BS,” writes Esme Jay aka Pixie’s Big Why.

Amplified, Episode 12: JayJay Mudridge

In the twelfth episode Ginny Grant interviews American Autistic advocate JayJay Mudridge. 

Amplified, Episode 9: Medha Gupta

In the ninth episode Ginny Grant interviews Medha Gupta, a young Autistic advocate.

Flourishing in the Community

A downloadable tip sheet full of ideas on how to use your Autistic strengths to enrich your community – based on Helen Said’s presentation made at Reframing Autism’s online Symposium on Autistic Flourishing: Acceptance, Authenticity, Autonomy, 5 November 2021.

Position statement on Autistic-LGBTIQA+ identity

In recent years, it has become widely accepted that there is a considerable overlap between the Autistic and the LGBTIQA+ communities. However, a corresponding effort to support the Autistic-LGBTIQA+ community has not been forthcoming. Read Reframing Autism’s full position statement on Autistic-LGBTIQA+ identity.

Amplified, Episode 6: Sam Rose

In the sixth episode Ginny Grant interviews Sam Rose, an Autistic non-binary trans advocate, mentor and student.

The AAA Project: Building friendships, brick by brick

Teenage autistic advocates, Alyssa and Lachlan Bolger, reflect on the work they do to help other kids find their autistic pride, and what true friendship should look like – and not look like!

Authentically connected: Establishing a community for neurodivergent and gender diverse families

Guest blogger Emma Ward set out to create a community where difference was understood and accepted at a local level – a place where neurodivergent and gender diverse families could thrive. Read Emma’s story here.