Today marks the start of #AutismAwarenessMonth. If you're planning a campaign or event to observe, make sure it speaks to autistics in an authentic voice and actually benefits us.

I went to a lecture event about neurodivergence last night. I’m not publishing the name of the presenters or the event series because I’m contacting them privately about these issues in hopes that they won’t do this again, but y’all. Please don’t say neurodiversity when you mean neurodivergence. 🧵

Let’s take a moment to talk about a critical aspect of The Divergent Gift. In the left image on this post, you see the typical autistic characters that we see in media...

Design for All Learners drops TODAY 🎉 I’m proud that this book exists and thrilled that I was able to contribute something of value. And as I read, I’m learning so much from my fellow authors! Order now at amzn.to/3DYhI3G. Learn more and connect with the authors at www.designforallbook.com.

The first time I spoke publicly about neuroaccessibility and neuroinclusion, I asked the attendees, “Who do you think of when you think of autism?” >>>

Design for All Learners will be out *very* soon! I couldn't be more excited... and at the same time, my excitement is mixed with the same emotions as everyone who works in DEI and accessibility in the US is feeling right now. Fear. Defiance. Exasperation. Sadness. Hope.