http://www.netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/accommodation?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "accommodation" on Netvouz http://aspierhetor.com/2010/10/13/columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=columbus-protest-against-autism-speaks An autistic describes and shares news/personal videos of Autism Speaks supporters threatening autistics that were standing peacefully with "don't cure us" signs at a walk-for-a-cure event. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:36:24 GMT http://bloom-parentingkidswithdisabilities.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-great-blessing-to-give-hope.html An interview follows a mother's journey from frantically trying to 'cure' her autistic son to the relief of accepting him after getting "an insider's view" from adults on the spectrum. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:20:02 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7433436.stm Interesting article from the BBC covering research that shows students think better when they aren't making eye contact, something autistics have maintained for a long time. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/familiesneeds/article.jsp?content=20110124_105533_10992&page=1 Article on the journey Estee Klar took from her son's infancy to allying with autistic self-advocates and what her son is like now as an eight-year-old. Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:02:24 GMT http://ubceac.org/ Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:33 GMT http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/lif/2010/10/21-67/Teen-uses-experience-to-become-autism-advocate.html About an autistic teen whose parents adapted to how her mind works & was designed to develop, focusing on truly important social things like keeping her face clean rather than forcing conformity -- and who now is not only well-liked & excelling academically, but is a devoted autistic advocate getting the word out through appearances and online videos. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:55:31 GMT http://www.taaproject.com/ Promotes acceptance and empowerment of autistics & parents, by showing the positive in autism that's overlooked/buried by the melodramatic curebie hatefest that dominates the media. TAAP also seeks scientific & ethical answers to the question "what kinds of help do autistics need in order to succeed & contribute to society as autistic people?" Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:09:10 GMT http://www.planetautism.com/AuSpin/senate05.htm In 2004, Janet "jypsy" Norman-Bain, an Asperger's woman with one autistic & one "aspie" teen, wrote to the Canadian government detailing her kids' development in total contradiction to popular claims about kids on the spectrum, like that they destroy families and have worthless lives unless forcibly made to seem normal at all costs. Health & Disability Xyzzy Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:43:12 GMT http://www.asparenting.com/2010/10/12/the-way-i-am/ A great explanation/reminder for anybody who has found an autistic disagreeing with them regarding how to raise autistic kids. It's written by an autistic parent of autistic kids, but much of what is said applies to non-parent advocates on the spectrum as well. Health & Disability Xyzzy Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:55:51 GMT