Autism Acceptance Month is here! This April, how can YOU be a fantastic, genuine and helpful ally to the autistic community?
Here's how you can be an excellent ally this Autism Acceptance Month:
1️⃣ Listen to diverse autistic people
2️⃣ Share the work of autistic creators
3️⃣ Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. Challenge your existing beliefs & biases
4️⃣ Call out ableist, negative, incorrect views of autism
5️⃣ Celebrate autistic joy!
6️⃣ If you mess up, own it. Help others learn.
7️⃣ Don't leave your advocacy in April. Make it a life-time thing.
Links
