Matt Friedman posts "Real Monsters of Autism" on Dude, I'm An Aspie. Trigger Warning for mention of murder by caregivers, harassment, various other hot-button topics. Also contains humor.
Real Monsters of Autism
November 1 is the 4th Annual Autistics Speaking Day, and the word is beware. Beware! For here be monsters. On Halloween we celebrate imaginary monsters, but monsters are all too real in the world of autism. So too are the dangers they bring. If you want to speak up for autistic people, then speak out against these monsters.
(Inspired by Toby Allen’s Real Monsters.)
Read more on Matt's original post.
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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