Not an Autism Mom, LE.t, TE, RRS Profile picture
Human rights matter more than kindness. #NeurodiverseSquad #inclusion #BookClubber #Intersectionality she/her
Mar 11, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
Nonspeaking people are (and should be universally accepted as) the EXPERTS on supporting our nonspeaking children.

#autism Parents who seek to support their nonspeaking children aren't introduced to resources created by nonspeakers.
Feb 3, 2022 8 tweets 4 min read
When I advocated in front of @VaHouse for my nonspeaking child, his peers, and their teachers, I didn't realize I would be going up against @autismspeaks and @CASProviders

a thread (1/) #IStandWithNonspeakers #ListenToNonspeakers A screen shot of a Zoom wai... A modest, but meaningful bill, HB 1047, was brought forth by Delegate Tran yesterday.
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Dec 10, 2020 25 tweets 5 min read
This is a thread about being an #AutismMom. It's off the cuff, in no particular order, and not meant to be judgmental. I am in no way perfect and don't pretend to be... (1) As parents, we advocate for our children no matter what... autistic or not. That's our job and we'd have it no other way. (2)
Jun 25, 2020 8 tweets 3 min read
If your message as a religious leader cannot be interrupted by an #autistic child...

To the point of asking that family not to return to worship...

Maybe you should change your message. I’ve heard from too many parents this week who say they aren’t welcome in their place of worship anymore because the leader isn’t “able” to accommodate them.

How defeating is that? How isolating?