Learning the Hidden Curriculum by Judy Endow MSW (XAD Endow 2012) The framework presented in this book enables readers to learn to create their own social rules and, as a result, live freer, more successful lives. The fact that the book is written by an autistic person who has learned by trial and error makes […]
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Navigating College A Handbook on Self Advocacy
Navigating College A Handbook on Self Advocacy by Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) (XAT Asan 2013) Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who’ve been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we’re giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we […]
Neurotypical
Neurotypical is a documentary from the perspective of individuals with autism discussing what they think about individuals without autism. We’ve included the preview of the 50 minute documentary, but you can stream the entire film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqdIrZ-uTkY
Rosie Explains Autism
In this video (from the BBC) Rosie explains what autism means to her as a person diagnosed with Asperger’s and a big sister to a boy with more severe autism. This video really highlights the autism spectrum and discusses the challenges associated with autism from the child’s point of view. http://youtu.be/ejpWWP1HNGQ