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Friday, May 4, 2007

Talking to Autism Speaks

I have been asked to be on the Autism Speaks Subcommittee on Adolescent and Young Adult Issues. From what it sounds like it covers, I believe this is a good starting point for me in the world of adult autism advocacy. I will learn more about what this particular subcommittee does, at a meeting on Tuesday, but the person who first reached out to me about this is someone I really trust and regard very highly. It is my hope that if I do work with Autism Speaks, that I can help make them understand about neurodiversity and the need to have autistic people on their boards and subcommittees. The Autism Speaks tagline is: “Autism Speaks, It’s Time We Listen.” I already know that people with autism “speak” in their own ways, it’s just that many of us still don’t know how to listen, but I believe we want to. I hope that their “we” includes the organization itself. That won’t stop me from joining; I have confidence that I can make a difference in some people’s minds in this regard.

2 comments

Hi Susan,
In our home, Autism Speaks, laughs, cries, yells, giggles, and prays every night. We listen to every bit of it…..
I am so glad you are going to be on the Autism Speaks committee. What a step in the right direction for them.

— added by Mom26children on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 10:51 pm

What a beautiful statement. Thanks for reminding me of the good.

— added by Susan Senator on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 12:48 pm

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