First, I would like to add my support for the Autism Women’s Network. Here’s a quick look at what you can find at this great new site:
- First, note that this network is not exclusively for women or for those who are autistic.
“AWN is dedicated to building a community of autistic females, their families, friends, and supporters who have a place where they can share their experiences amongst a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment.”
- Organized much like an e-zine, there are also articles of interest to AWN’s target audience. Here is an excerpt from Amy Caraballo’s piece on Zakhquery Price:
“During a typical school day in October, Zak had a behavioral tantrum in class. It has been reported that while in mid-tantrum, he was cornered and “taken down” by school staff in an unspecified restraint technique. He fought back and allegedly caused insignificant injuries to the staff involved.”
- AWN also offers a calendar of events, which lets us know about expected radio guests and other relevant events.
- AWN provides a forums section, which includes forum areas like “Strategies for Daily Living,” “Advocacy,” and “Networking.”
- There is a directory of prominent participants of the Autism Women’s Network and contact information.
Now, I would like to draw your attention to latest issue of Autism-Asperger’s Digest Magazine. Not only are there some great articles in this issue, one is of personal interest to me! A few that caught my eye right away follow:
“Like many of you, I’ve read articles and heard lectures on the importance of carefully choosing providers and selecting services for our children with autism. I’ve walked away from doctors, and even a school because of what I’d learned. I took charge of my children’s care and actively led every team involved. Then, I learned how much damage one wrong provider could do.”
- “Neurodiversity: A balanced Opinion” by Nick Dubin, Psy.D
“And that’s where the battle lines seem to be drawn: ‘High functioning’ autistics versus the parents of ‘low functioning’ autistics and various adults on the spectrum who also advocate for a cure. What’s the solution? Is there a solution?”
- “Asperger’s Adults and the Court System” by Laura Larissa Scott
“My second court system interaction was much less pleasant, made more so, I believe, by the fact that I am an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).”
Please check this issue out if you can!
