Connect with Autism

10/19/2025

Had a great Communication Circle this month!

We collaborated on how to connect to and identify emotions when our needs go unmet.
We were also introduced to the steps of empathetic response to others when we feel challenged.

Join us next month... the more, the merrier!

10/18/2025

09/30/2025

May we all become more aware to the wisdom of those who are silent, but still speak volumes.

✨ Today is Nonspeaking Awareness Day ✨

At I-ASC, we believe communication is a fundamental right. For nonspeakers, that means ensuring Access, Agency, and Autonomy every step of the way.

Huan, a speller from Virginia, US shares:
"I identify with autonomy because I was trapped in stigma and diagnosis. Now that my voice is being heard I can create the life I want, just like everyone else."

Access means removing barriers so nonspeakers can communicate fully.
Agency means honoring their right to make decisions about their own lives.
Autonomy means recognizing their power to define their own path.

Nonspeakers are not defined by what they cannot say — they are defined by what they can create, inspire, and lead. We invite you to join us in amplifying what they have to say.

[image: A graphic highlighting nonspeaking awareness day. On a blue and green background is an image of a speller with dark hair, brown eyes, and a white t-shirt. Text: Nonspeaking Awareness day Sept. 30. In the bottom right corner is a letterboard and a white heart]

09/17/2025

Unpopular opinion-

Your AAC-using or non-speaking, non-shoe-tying, non-math-doing, non-writing, un-toileted autistic loved one should be JUST AS CELEBRATED as your autistic loved one who has developed verbal speech, learned shoe-tying and math, can now write and use the toilet.

More skills DOES NOT EQUAL more human value and dignity.

Each person matters. ☄️☄️☄️

Each time I see a thread where someone is celebrating an autistic person, it is showcasing the development of neuro-normative skills. That deserves to be celebrated, but let's try to remember that autistic skills/personalities also have value and that autistic people deserve to be celebrated for WHO THEY ARE, rather than solely for WHAT THEY CAN DO compared to neurotypical people.

*Image description- Patrick Star from Spongebob Squarepants is waving his arms in celebration with a big smile on his face, a green cap on his head, and waving a green flag in one hand and yellow "you're #1" foam hand in the other. Text below him: "I'M ROOTING FOR YOU" in all capital letters.

09/14/2025

Schedule your Focus Interest Session today!

As a neurodivergent-friendly clinic, we cater to the joy of STRENGTHS in the Autistic community. One way is our Focus Interest Session-- in these sessions, we facilitate one-on-one or group conversation that allows you to delve deep in the topic of your choice. This is an intentional PRACTICE of monotropism that leaves you feeling acknowledged, valued, and ready to share your gift of knowledge with the world!

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09/09/2025

When a person is educated about how their body/mind works, they are empowered .

09/03/2025

CURRENTLY TAKING SPEECH CLIENTS AND NEURODIVERGENT INTEREST SESSIONS... NO WAIT LISTS!
DM OR EMAIL CONNECTWITHAUTISM@GMAIL.COM

09/02/2025

Great alternatives.

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ABA is bad, very bad. Here’s what to do instead.

07/25/2025

Happiness is...

Practicing how to ask questions with a young nonspeaking client... And seeing the whole session turn into a Q&A-sharing info "about me" session. 😍

We often spend so much time teaching non- and unreliably-speaking clients how to answer questions that we frequently forget to teach them how to ask them and how to make the SKILL of asking questions a part of their communication practice.

When you can ask questions, you can take control over knowledge. That is a powerful thing...and a right that every communicator should have.

If you have a non- or unreliably-speaking person in your life, I can help!
Go to http://www.connectwithautism.com and schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation.

05/08/2025

Looking forward to meeting lots of great people THIS SATURDAY at A Park Above!!!

05/02/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿🧠

Here’s a gentle reminder:
🌻 You are surrounded by love
🌱 It takes strength to ask for help
🫂 Reach out to your kin
🌊 Healing moves in waves, not straight lines
🌸 Honour your limits, rest is part of the journey
❤️‍🔥 Your voice, your story, and your spirit matter
🪶 Your resilience is powerful, you walk with your ancestors

If you need support, click the link: https://wemattercampaign.org to visit our website. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 9-8-8 helpline.

05/02/2025

Great information!