| Description |
318 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Summary |
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. Every topic was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives. The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs, and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic community. Each step outlines one vital aspect of advocacy and allyship, such as emphasizing acceptance, avoiding assumptions and assuming competence. The advice and strategies laid out in this guide center the wisdom and experiences of Autistic people and enable the reader to confidently speak up with insight and understanding. |
| Contents |
Stage one: Building an advocacy base by learning and listening. Emphasize acceptance ; Adopt a balanced perspective ; Presume competence ; Advocate for individuals -- Stage two: Implementing #ActuallyAutistic advice in your own ND family, classroom, or practice. Advocate for things autistic people actually want ; Stay centered on the autistic person's needs and dreams ; Include all autistic people -- Stage three: Public advocacy for autism understanding and acceptance. Connect respectfully with actually autistic people ; Put theory into practice. |
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Autism -- Social aspects.
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Autism spectrum disorders -- Social aspects.
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Social advocacy.
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Autism spectrum disorders.
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Autism.
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Autistic Disorder (DNLM)D001321
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive (DNLM)D002659
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Autism -- Social aspects
(OCoLC)fst01982414
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Autism (OCoLC)fst00822484
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Autism spectrum disorders (OCoLC)fst01747518
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Social advocacy (OCoLC)fst01122271
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Instructional and educational works.
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| Added Author |
Gensic, Jenna, author.
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| Added Title |
Hashtage ActuallyAutistic guide to advocacy |
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ActuallyAutistic guide to advocacy |
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Actually Autistic guide to advocacy |
| Other Form: |
ebook version : 9781787759749 |
| ISBN |
9781787759732 paperback |
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1787759733 paperback |
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9781787759749 (ePub ebook) |
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