Autism Diagnosis Criteria: DSM-V-TR
Are you or a loved one looking into getting an autism evaluation? Learn how autism is diagnosed using the latest DSM diagnostic criteria.
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Autism
I am an autistic adult. I write about autism, my autistic experiences, and the history of this neurocognitive condition as a self-advocate to help share education in the hopes of spreading awareness and acceptance.
Autism is highly stigmatized and parents often grieve when their children receive this diagnosis. I am here to tell you that while your feelings are valid, your child is not any less of a person than who you built them up to be in your mind. They are still full of potential, love, and innocence, and their future has yet to be written.
I do not speak for the autistic community;Â I am just one voice in the autistic community.
Accessibility for Autism
Learn and practice autism acceptance by providing accessibility in both public and private places for autistic people. How can you do better?
Autism Communication Accommodation
Autistic needs are not special needs, they’re perfectly normal human needs. So why does it feel like “work” to accommodate them?
Introduction to Autism | Autism from the Inside Out
Melissa Walker, PhD, and Erin Findley, PsyD kick off the conference in the first session.
Let Them Be (Autistic) Kids
Join Terra Vance and Jules Edwards in talking about autistic children in the second session of this autism conference.
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Supports
Listen to Jules Edwards talk about integrating Indigenous knowledge with modern supports in regards to autism.
Autistic Communication and Masking
Hear from Maisie Soetantyo, Tifanny Joseph, and Tee Unnmasked in Day One’s final session about autistic communication and masking.
Are Non-Speaking and Not-Thinking Synonyms?
Hear from Kiera Dwyer/Gregory Tino and Brian Foti as they kick off day 2 talking about non-speaking autistic people.
Autism and a Framework for Evolving Empathy
NeuroClastic presents a framework for evolving empathy in regards to autism.
Apraxia Effects and Stigmas: A Real to Life Autistic’s Perspective
Hear from Ben Breaux, a non-speaking autistic self-advocate with apraxia.
Autistics Parenting Autistics
Autistic Occupational Therapist, Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez, discusses the unique intersection of being autistic and a parent.
Reframe Your Language, Reframe Your Practice: Autonomous Over Independent
Hear from Melissa Walker, PhD, Terra Vance, and Kate Jones as they kick off the final day of the autism conference talking about autonomy.