Travel can be life-enriching for Autistic people, offering new experiences, joy and connection. In this video, non-speaking Autistic advocate Patrick […] The post Travelling with Curiosity, Care and Confidence: Insights from Non-Speaking Autistic Advocate, Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Shadia Hancock What is communication? As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, communication involves developing rapport, and individuals exchanging information […] The post Autistic Communication Differences: A Primer appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
How I Learned to Walk Again – Patrick Saunders by Emma Marsh Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an […] The post How I Learned to Walk Again: A Non-Speaking Autistic Account of Toe Walking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an audio file of the blog here. Growing up without being able to talk […] The post What I Wish People Understood About Non-Speaking Autistics Who Spell to Communicate appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Presuming competence with autistic individuals means that they are valued as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions. It also includes the right to communicate, the right to be treated age appropriately, to have their views and feelings respected, and to be involved in decisions about their lives. Autistic individuals will need accommodations and supports…| Autism Awareness