10 things you might not know about autistic people with high support needs
There are so many stereotypes and assumptions about autistic people with high support needs. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, here are 10 facts about […]
Author: Terri Hopkinson
After establishing my communications career in other sectors, I am delighted to leverage my skills as a creative professional in the non-profit space. I am passionate about supporting my community however I can. If I can do that using my writing skills, even better!
I love to bake and cook. Feeding people is my love language and the best way I know to dote on my wife.
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10 things you might not know about autistic kids
If you don’t know any autistic kids, or a child in your life was just diagnosed, it can be easy to get lost in decades worth of (often contradictory) information and opinions. This blog is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning more about autism in children and how to support autistic kids and their families. Let’s go over 10 things you might not know about autistic kids, beyond harmful stereotypes and myths.
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Autism and Menopause
There is a lack of information around autism and menopause. As a result, many autistic people are unsupported through what can be a tremendous upheaval in their physical, cognitive, and emotional health. This blog will help you begin to understand what to expect and how to support yourself though this major transition.
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11 qualities to look for in a partner as an autistic person
Dating as an undiagnosed autistic person was a challenge to say the least. Facing the sensory overwhelm of common first date activities combined with the […]
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Poverty, the Ladder Effect on the Autistic Community
If the economy is a ladder and the cost-of-living crisis has pushed everyone down a few rungs, then it’s grounded far too many autistic adults […]
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The Autistic Person’s Guide to Receiving Gifts
The expectation to react in a certain way to gifts can be very stressful to autistic people and even causes some to prefer not to receive gifts at all.
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Late Not Less: Why Late-Identified Autistic Adults Need More Support in BC
This Autism Acceptance Month, we’re profiling five autistic adults who received a late diagnosis or are still struggling to access one. Here are the barriers that stand in their way.
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Creating Inclusive Queer Spaces
This pride month, we’d like to highlight the many autistic queer people in our community and challenge pride event organizers to think about accessibility.
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Autism Acceptance Month 2022
Why is Intersectionality Important? In pop culture and on social media, autism looks like a white boy with high support needs. His autistic behaviours are […]
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What is the Relationship Between Feminism and Autism?
A brief history of International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911 as a cry for women’s labour and suffrage rights. Inspired by […]
