In line with this the Autism Acceptance Month Website was launched where Autism Acceptance is explained thoroughly it provides fact sheets and resources about autism for autistic people, family members, educators, and the general public. This site will also serve as a central location for posting and sharing information about autism acceptance-themed events occurring across the United State for the entire month (but everyone from anywhere in the world can join!) I’m from the Philippines and I am part of the network.
You can also sign the pledge that will look like this:
 Earth Rullan |
| I pledge to only attend, speak at or otherwise participate in autism panels, conferences and events that meaningfully involve Autistic people. I choose not to give my business or my time to settings that fail to include Autistic voices in conversations about autism. |
| Metro Manila Philippines, 0 |
What is autism acceptance?
Autism acceptance means embracing and valuing autistic people as autistic people instead of being afraid of us, having low expectations, or trying to find a way to make us not autistic.
Why should I accept autistic people?
The Americans With Disabilities Act of says “disability is a natural part of the human experience.” Autism is a natural part of the human experience, and autistic people are members of our community, citizens, friends, family members, and fellow humans. Accepting autistic people is about honoring human diversity and making sure that everyone and is included, valued, and contributing in our society.
1 in 88 people are autistic. You probably know an autistic person. Autism acceptance means you want us around.
What does acceptance look like?
Autism acceptance looks different to different people in different contexts. At its heart, autism acceptance is about accepting autistic people, instead of being afraid of us, having low
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Acceptance is an action. expectations, or trying to find a way to make us not autistic. That might look like
- inclusive education
- helping your child or your friend learn to use their AAC device
- fighting stigma and stereotypes about autism and autistic people
- hiring an autistic person to work for you at the same wage as a comparable non-autistic person
- snapping your fingers instead of clapping for applause so your autistic coworker isn’t hurt by the noise
- or making sure autistic people are included and respected in your community and that your community is accessible to us.
Acceptance is not passive tolerance.
Acceptance is an action.
Doesn’t acceptance mean no therapies, no education, no intervention, just letting my kid stay where they are forever? Isn’t acceptance passive?
No! Acceptance is not passive. Acceptance is an action. Acceptance means doing everything you can so that your autistic child will grow up into the best autistic adult they can be, supporting your autistic friends in a world that is not designed for us, and working to make our world a better, more inclusive, safer place for autistic people of all.
Those who have seen my daughter with me know she is very sweet and not distracting. It was the first time a blogger gave my daughter this kind of look. I don’t know this blogger in person it was my first time to see her. Whoever you are I think you know who you are because you look me in the eye and look at my daughter with a very disgusting and piecing look from head-to-foot. And we were seated behind you and you just have to turn your head a couple of times to look at us.
Yes, there are still ignorant people like her.
Anyway, I hope you will all join me into making this cause real.
Stay gorgeous everyone!
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ms. earth, I have lots of questions about autism, since I am worried and confused about my child’s development. and I think I’d like to get the information from someone who has first hand experience… I do hope that you can help me, please do respond to my comment po. thanks a lot 🙂
you’re such a super mom ms. earth 🙂
Hay naku sis Ro true ka jan I just hope I don’t get to meet her again.
@Jane wow, that’s a nice school you attended 🙂 I admire your school and you for being patient with your fellow student.
May ganun? Grabe naman. Wag siya masyadong mapagmata. You never know… baka mamaya pag siya ang nagka-anak eh autistic din. It’s challenging enough to raise an autistic child to be able to reach his/her full potential without having to contend with such people.
wow kudos to you for this dear! Bakc in high school For 4 years of staying in the same school there’s a blind girl assigned to me whom I look after for that long. I need to do some duties for her and be with her at all times. Ourr school have sped class. I have to go to school early to wait for her in the gate and accompanied her anywhere in the school. I have encountered this people with autism as well. Its a whole lot of different world. xx