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24.01.2022 Autism can be disabling, but it is not a disorder. (And it is only disabling because society doesn’t meet our needs, not because of autism itself.) A disorder ...is something people develop. Autism is our genetic makeup, it’s how we are born and how we will die. There is no treating it or changing it, and why would we want to? ( I couldn’t fathom not being autistic) (no offence) Being autistic in this modern western world that doesn’t meet our needs is harder than you can imagine. It can be physically painful, exhausting, traumatic, overwhelming, hateful, discriminatory and dismissive. This can *lead to* illnesses and disorders, but this isn’t autism. This is the biproduct of discrimination and the constant expectation to align with neuro normative ways of being. Autism is our neurotype, it defines us, it is our core, our essence, it is fabulous!

10.01.2022 From I CAN Founder/CEO Chris Varney: Often when young people are brand new to I CAN Network, they feel a sense of shame and stigma around being Autistic. They h...ave internalised the negative perceptions of others. It is exhilarating to see the change in self-acceptance that can happen over time when these young people are provided a safe space among Autistic peers and mentors to just be themselves. This type of change creates a huge ripple effect. To my younger Autistic peers, here is some advice I shared during the closing of our AWETISM Expo: "Never let other people’s fears and misconceptions limit what you are capable of...the journey to accepting yourself is a very worthy one. Embrace your Autistic authenticity. Great things will come from it. There will be struggles, but if you surround yourself with people who make you feel safe and who accept you, then those struggles will be overpowered by their belief in you and your own self-belief." This is true throughout our lives! *** To view the full "Changing The Narrative" panel discussion with Dr Wenn Lawson, Yenn Purkis and Steve Silberman, hosted by Chris Varney, click here: https://youtu.be/epGqprxLK4Y #AutismAcceptance #AutismRethink

09.01.2022 Morning walks and sharing the joy of sky puddles with @ponderingsmagazine. Bliss. Happy Thursday . #beachwalks #skypuddles #nature #selfcare #autismfamily #planetspectrum

06.01.2022 Beach walk. Dodged the rain! Filling the heart and bringing joy. What did you do for yourself today? . . . #soulfood #naturelover #grateful #autismfamily #ISO #planetspectrum

05.01.2022 Beach fun with my wild one. Morning sunshine, saltwater and giggles. Jumping the tide, sand swirls and girl time. Bliss. #natureisthebest #lorne #beachwalks #wildchild #autismfamily #planetspectrum

04.01.2022 Pure Joy! Look at that face! Dusk walk with my besties #timeout #beachlife #instadog #heartsmiles #fillingthetank #selfcare #planetspectrum

04.01.2022 Playing with glass. Rainy weather perfect for creating heartfelt gifts. Hug your loved ones people- life is precious #stainedglass #leadlight #friends #moonseed