by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
You may not think the language you use is that important, however, the language used around autism and developmental disabilities, in general, does actually make an impact in the real world Here are a few examples of language changes that you can make to help society... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
Advocating for yourself is hard, trying to navigate a world that wasn’t built for you is exhausting. Luckily I was not alone. There are autistic adults dedicated to sharing their stories and improving accessibility of autistics that exist in every corner of the... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
I remember when I was newly diagnosed at the age of 13 I searched “tools for autistic middle schoolers” and everything that came up in my search was articles written for teachers and parents, never for the autistic themselves. This created a space where I felt alone... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
April has been known as “autism awareness month” since 1970. Think about all that has changed in society and medical science in the past 50 or so years, doctors now acknowledge that women can have autism, a person does not “grow out of” autism and many other things... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
When you have a disability it is easy to focus on the things you aren’t able to do. I’m not going to sit here and tell you that something like “you are differently-abled, you can do anything you set your mind to” because that’s simply not true,... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
Advocating for yourself in the workplace can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be by informing yourself about what you’re entitled to ask for and what your employer needs to do to accommodate you, it puts yourself in a good position to advocate for... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
There is a misconception that people with disabilities are unable to be independent, have a job, and have a fulfilling life, and these limitations stem from that misconception. But with accommodation and support systems, disabled people can accomplish more than you... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
Nothing irks me more in this world than when I (a disabled person) tell someone I’m disabled and they are so quick to respond with “you’re not disabled you are differently able/ have different abilities”. It reminds me that our society as a whole thinks that... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
Being bullied online doesn’t feel good, so it’s important to check in with ourselves and recognize if we are being part of the problem. Here are a few easy ways to ways to make sure that we aren’t behaving like bullies online. Don’t Jump on the Hate... 
by Fern Johnson | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
Bullying never feels good, especially the confusion that comes with not realizing you’re being bullied by people who say they’re your friends. So here are some tips for figuring out what online bullying looks like. One of the most common things a bully is...
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