Susan Senator

I am now calling for advice for parents, words of wisdom and encouragement and honesty (all or some of the above), from ASD adults, whether you are parents or not. Obviously one can’t generalize or apply all advice to all cases, but I’m sure there will be some important messages you’d like to convey to autism parents, along the lines of Amanda’s video or Jim Sinclair’s “Don’t Mourn for Us.” (In fact, if anyone can forward this to Jim or Amanda, I’d love to contact them myself, if that’s possible.) I am also interested in resources from ASD adults, whether blogs, books, or associations or organizations that have felt helpful, empowering, and/or informational to you; also conferences (like Autreat?) that parents can attend to help them feel less confused, and more able to nurture and to parent successfully.

If you have thoughts on various approaches that you feel are helpful for you (fun, educational, therapeutic?) please let me know. I would also like to know what has felt hurtful or harmful. This book is about spectrum: I have the full range of experiences here.

You do not have to post a comment; you can simply email me your responses and please indicate your first name, age, diagnosis, and location, and whether I can use your words.