April: Autism Acceptance Month!
This month aims to promote acceptance and celebration of autistic people as loved ones and community members making valuable contributions to our world.
Autism is a natural variation of the human experience, and we can all create a world which values, includes, and celebrates all kinds of minds. This month is about sharing and listening to voices in the autistic community, and showing our support in and outside of this community. [Source].
We are beginning our events for this month today, on April 2nd, for Autism Awareness Day!
This years theme: Autism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity
It aims to highlight autism and other forms of disability as part of the human experience that contributes to human diversity. [Source].
Here are discussions you can take part in for this day:
Adult side
Discussion: Autism led by @RainbowTrie and @ApricityLife
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 9am EDT / 2pm BST
Discussion: Autism led by @KRNGRFL
Location: Listener Community Room
Time: 11:30am EDT / 4:30pm BST
Discussion: How to Handle Chats on Autism led by @dazedandconfused22 and @ApricityLife
Location: Listener Discussion Room
Time: 4:30pm EDT / 9:30pm BST
Discussion: Getting to Know You and your Autism led by @vivelespatates and @dazedandconfused22
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 6pm EDT / 11pm BST
Teen side
Discussion: Autism led by @KRNGRFL and @skyisblue
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 10am EDT / 3pm BST
Discussion: Getting to Know You and your Autism led by @Charli
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 7pm EDT / 12am BST
[Convert to more time zones here].
Here are discussions you can take part in within this month:
3rd
Discussion: Autism led by @KRNGRFL and @ApricityLife
Location: Listener Community Room
Time: 8:30am EDT / 1:30pm BST
12th
Discussion: Autism led by @Casscass
Location: Teen Listeners
Time: 2pm EDT / 4:30pm BST
[Convert to more time zones here]
Here are various things you can take a look at:
Listener Support Guide: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Information: Get help for how to handle chats on autism.
Forum category: Autism Spectrum Disorder Community
Forum post: The usefulness of learning to ask for help
Information: Reflecting upon asking for help as an autistic person.
Forum post: Has Autism vs Autistic: A Quick Comparison of Person-First and Identity-First Languages
Information: A comparison of the term autistic vs person who has autism.
Forum post: What is Stimming and Why We Do It
Information: Q & A-style post of why autistic people stim.
Forum post: Normality is relative, it depends on who talks about it
Information: A thought-provoking post on what autism feels like in society.
Forum post: Film, Book, and Internet Sources for ASD Information
Information: Take a look if you are interested in enjoying media related to ASD.
Forum post: ASD and stigma
Information: A reflection on the social challenges of autism and saying No to stigma.
Forum post: Gender Differences in Asperger's Syndrome: Let's Open a Thoughtful Dialogue
Information: Lets reflect on some gender differences in Aspergers Syndrome and potential reasons for these differences.
Here are various forum threads you can get involved with:
Forum activity: Positives of Autism
Information: List the positives of living as an autistic person.
Forum activity: What do you wish everyone knew about autism?
Information: Share what you would like people to know about autism.
Forum activity: Autism in Popular Culture
Information: Share your thoughts on depictions of people with autism in the media.
Forum activity: What is the best part of autism for you?
Information: Share what you feel is the best part of autism for you.
Here are other things you can get involved with or check out:
Feed activity: Celebrate all the things that make you you this Autism Acceptance Month!
Hashtags: #AcceptAllOfUs #AutismAcceptance #Autism #ASDStigma
Feed activity: Share your support and acceptance of the autistic community!
Hashtags: #AutismAcceptance #Autism
7 Cups podcast: Questions We Cant Answer
Information: In this podcast, @VyCanisMajorisL shares his look of the Universe, science, cars, what living with autism, as well as his struggles with depression.
TED talk playlist: The Autistic Spectrum
Information: Explore the science of autism and listen to the stories of people who live with it.
Organiser: @ApricityLife
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Let's celebrate! Stay strong!
Woo! Love your spirit, @Rorschak
@QuickJazz I love her spirit, too! :)
@QuickJazz @safeandsoundta
Thanks loves:)
@QuickJazz I'd like to get involved this month ib whatever possible way!!
Wonderful @safeandsoundta ! Feel free to check out the forum posts, take to the feed or participant in any discussions going on (there is one happening right now as I write this even).
@QuickJazz I'll probably take part in forum posts and discussions, so I can become well-informed on autism! :)
I am so excited for this!!! This is just so great! Thank you!
Teen side with me is @skyisblue <3 :')
@KRNGRFL Im so proud of you my dear for leading these dicussions WOW your incredible theres no stopping you! :D lots of love <3 <3
@calmRose33 you're so sweet darling <3 thank youuuuu <3
@KRNGRFL you deserve it! Spreading awareness is important and youve smashed it! <3 <3
Congratulations to everyone thats getting involved to these discussions all your work is noticed and is very much appreciated thank you so much! You are all incredible for speading awareness on Autism its amazing and im proud of every single one of you <3 <3
I agree @calmRose33 and thank you so much for your support and spreading your appreciation too!
@QuickJazz awwwh its a pleasure :)
@QuickJazz
Yes!!! Awesome!!!! :)
