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For Severe Autism Acceptance Means Dignity and Respect
My son, for all his oddness, is a human being with all the rights and privileges of any other human. Dignity and respect…

Acceptance for Our Son David
Our son David is 32 years old and he has Severe Autism, an Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD subsequent to abuse in a former group home.

True Acceptance
True acceptance should be unconditional, especially within special education, day programs, vocational, and residential.

The Spectrum is Wide Enough for All of Us.
My 24-year-old son, John, is the face of severe autism. He has very limited language. That night at that Bingo game….

A Place at the Table
"I didn’t know it at the time, but the eyes of Senator’s aide, like mine, were filled with tears…

Our Children Need A Village
Follow the 30-year journey of a true OG severe autism advocates and her family’s quest for answers…

What Acceptance Means To My Severe Autism Family
We had wonderful encounters that made my family feel accepted. Sadly…

Acceptance Means Feeling Our Pain
It is not just “different” to be unable to ask for a drink of water when you are thirsty…






Acceptance Requires Pharmacological Research
Over 800 new drugs approved since 2009. Zero for autism….


Acceptance Means Fair Funding For Severe Autism Research
About 27% of people with autism have severe forms, but only 6% of research funding focused on issues facing the severe autism community. That’s not acceptance

Autism —Of All Kinds— Acceptance Month
Celebrities, politicians and business leaders with autism have made a lot of progress towards gaining acceptance. At the same time, our community has suffered.,


