Autistics Speaking Day was the brainchild of Corina Lynn Becker, an autistic adult.
Here is the website: Autistics Speaking Day
If you have written a post, submit it using this form (be sure to follow the trigger warning guidelines).
Here is the Facebook page: Autistics Speaking Day
Here is the Facebook page for the event: Autistics Speaking Day 2011
If you use Twitter, follow @AutisticsSpeak and use the hashtag #ASDay
The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism is acting as an amplifier, posting and tweeting posts by people with autism, or those who are allies to autistic people.
You may also want to read Corina Becker's post at The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism on Continuing Autistics Speaking Day in 2011, in which Corina explained the goals:
- To raise not only autism awareness, but also acceptance,
- To battle negative stereotypes about autism
- To by advocate for the inclusion of Autistic people in the community,
- To offer a forum to broadcast the messages of Autistic people and non-Autistic allies to as many people as possible.
Who is invited to participate?
- We welcome Autistics of all ages and "functioning" to participate in sharing their stories and messages, in whatever form is the most comfortable to express.
- We also welcome our non-Autistic allies to share in this day of respectful community and communication.
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