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Is Autism Speaks Good?
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Autism Speaks is one of the most well-known autism organizations in the world β but is it actually helping the community it claims to serve?
In this episode, we take a critical and balanced look at Autism Speaks. We explore:
Why the organization has been controversial
What autistic self-advocates have to say
How media portrayals and funding priorities impact perception
Whether Autism Speaks has evolved in recent years
What to consider when supporting autism-related causes
If you've ever questioned the role of large autism organizations or want to understand the deeper issues behind public support vs. lived experience, this episode will give you the insights you need.
π§ Resources Mentioned:
π FREE Autism Life Hacks eBook β https://www.autismtips.net/
π§ Online Therapy (sponsored) β https://link.heropost.io/BH
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ 50% OFF Autism Parenting Magazine β https://link.heropost.io/APM
π Autism For Adults (Book) β https://amzn.to/3LVNH5J
π§ Enjoyed the episode?
Follow, rate, and share to help amplify autistic voices and promote informed conversations.
335 episodes
Manage episode 478763996 series 2490732
Autism Speaks is one of the most well-known autism organizations in the world β but is it actually helping the community it claims to serve?
In this episode, we take a critical and balanced look at Autism Speaks. We explore:
Why the organization has been controversial
What autistic self-advocates have to say
How media portrayals and funding priorities impact perception
Whether Autism Speaks has evolved in recent years
What to consider when supporting autism-related causes
If you've ever questioned the role of large autism organizations or want to understand the deeper issues behind public support vs. lived experience, this episode will give you the insights you need.
π§ Resources Mentioned:
π FREE Autism Life Hacks eBook β https://www.autismtips.net/
π§ Online Therapy (sponsored) β https://link.heropost.io/BH
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ 50% OFF Autism Parenting Magazine β https://link.heropost.io/APM
π Autism For Adults (Book) β https://amzn.to/3LVNH5J
π§ Enjoyed the episode?
Follow, rate, and share to help amplify autistic voices and promote informed conversations.
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