Embracing Autism Episode 1: Self-Advocacy
April 2024 21 mins 26 secs
Resources for Self-Advocates
- Autism and Autistic Traits (POPARD) – https://autismoutreach.ca/learningportal-autism101-autism-and-autistic-traits/
- A Curriculum for Self-Advocates (The National Autism Resource and Information Center and ASAN):
https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CurriculumForSelfAdvocates_r7.pdf - Picture Books for Children
- “I’m Like You, You’re Like Me” by Cindy Gainer (2013)
- “It’s OK to be Different” by Sharon Purtill (2019)
- “Not Your Typical Dragon” by Dan Bar-el (2013)
- Animated Series for Children and Youth:
- Run Jump Play – https://runjumpplay.tv/
- Comic Book for Youth and Teens
- Neurodiversity Comic Book: https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/neurodiversity-comic-book
- Handbook for Adolescents (ASAN): https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/WTTAC-ER-Full-Book.pdf
Resources for Allies (Parents, Educators, Friends)
- Start Here: A Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids (ASAN) 2021: https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/start-here/
- Learn From Autistics – https://www.learnfromautistics.com/
- Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism – http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/
- Think Inclusive – https://www.thinkinclusive.us/
- Parenting Autistic Children with Love & Acceptance – https://autloveaccept.wordpress.com/
- Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) – https://salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
