World Autism Awareness Day: Moving from Surviving to Thriving!
Hi everyone,
Today, April 2nd, is World Autism Awareness Day! This year's theme, "Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Autistic Individuals share regional perspectives," is all about creating a world where autistic people can not just cope, but flourish.
The UN's World Autism Awareness Day event will feature autistic panelists from all over the globe. You can find more information and the livestream link here: UN World Autism Awareness Day
Tips for Thriving:
✨ Self-advocacy: Learning to communicate your needs and preferences is crucial. There are many resources available to help you develop your self-advocacy skills.
✨ Find your community: Connecting with other autistic people can be a source of support and understanding. The 7 Cups Autism Community is growing every day - subscribe by clicking join this community here.
✨ Explore your interests: Autistic people often have many passions and dedication to focus. Explore your interests and find ways to make them a part of your life.
✨ Seek professional help: If you are struggling, don't hesitate to seek professional help. Therapists and counselors can provide valuable support and guidance.
Here are some questions to explore:
🌻 What are some of the biggest barriers you face as an autistic person in your community?
🌻 What kind of support has helped you the most on your journey?
🌻 What are you passionate about? How can you use your unique skills to make a difference?
Looking forward to hearing from all of you!
Adding our taglist:
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@SoulfullyAButterfly
🌻 What are some of the biggest barriers you face as an autistic person in your community?
@awkwardfeli That snds rlly rough :/ Srry to hr you're gng thrgh that :/
Just a bit of a suggestion---many people in the autistic community do not like the puzzle piece logo/symbol at all! It gives the impression that they have something missing about them. It may be more kind and inclusive to not use this symbol for a post supporting the autistic community. Many now prefer a rainbow infinity symbol instead!
@LemonMoth thank you for this suggestion and enlightening information. This post has now been updated
@SoulfullyAButterfly
this is super awesome, thanks! love the new image.
