From Nadine Silber comes this post:
To allies: Please continue to help autistic people to develop and
maintain good self esteem by encouraging people to treat us with dignity
in their words and deeds.
To the world: Please do not assume that
if a person is married or well educated or has children of their own
that they are necessarily late-diagnosed, self-diagnosed or mildly
impacted by their autistic symptoms (or that their children are.) That
is not always the case. It is possible to like yourself and find
happiness even when you have overcome and continue to face many
challenges.
To younger autistic people - some things get easier and
there are other people out there who do understand. Really. Reach out
if you get too overwhelmed. You are unique. You don't need to impress
anyone - the best gifts you can give yourself are liking yourself and
not being afraid to do what makes you happy.
To professionals who
work with autistic people: Please don't assume that you know why someone
is doing something unless they tell you that is the reason.
That's what my sons and I have to say ...
To raising Autism awareness and Acceptance, and battling negative stereotypes about Autism. To advocate for the inclusion of Autistic people in the community. To offer a forum to broadcast our stories and thoughts, and to help the messages of Autistic people and non-Austistic allies reach as many people as possible.
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