How can you give people with autism a voice?
As Autism Acceptance Month begins, you might invite self-advocates and others living with the condition to help in crafting messaging for internal and external campaigns.
Some urge active participation by autism self-advocates to give voice to the condition and those living with it.
For its part, “Sesame Street” is adding an autistic character, Julia.
Sesame Street’s newest muppet Julia, a 4-year-old girl with autism, will be debuting next month. https://t.co/xU65pD4hxG pic.twitter.com/vy5qIDDaMi
— ABC News (@ABC) March 20, 2017
The many faces of autism
Some instances of autism are severe, and some with the condition exhibit only minor symptoms and see their diagnosis as neither negative nor even something that must be cured .
Autism advocate Steve Silberman advises that articles should include autistic adults as part of their audience.
If you’re planning an article for Autism Awareness Month, make sure you talk to autistic adults, not just parents. Invaluable insight.
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