Mothers Educational Advocacy

03/24/2024

When autistic patients present depression symptoms, it could be something else. Autistic burnout is a term for the effects of overwhelm over a long period for neurodivergent people due to masking autistic traits. Autistic Burnout is internal and in many ways is the opposite of depression. It may especially affect autistic adults who have strong cognitive and language abilities and are working or going to school with neurotypical people. Loss of interests in special interests, executive functioning problems, and low mood are signs of burnout. Join Doctors Kim Kressin and James Hammel on April 25th to learn more about Autistic burnout versus depression. https://washingtonautismalliance.org/events/autistic-burnout-depression-dr-hammel-dr-kressin/

03/22/2024

The reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act is currently under consideration by Congress. This Act provides funding essential for autism research and providing resources needed to support the autism community. However, there's a concerning trend we cannot ignore: as funding for autism research has grown, the focus has significantly shifted away from individuals with profound autism, leaving a gap in where people requiring 24/7 care throughout their lives are left in the shadows.

The truth is, many of our representatives in Congress might not be fully aware of this disparity and its impact. Your voice is a vital catalyst for this change. By reaching out to your representatives, you can help ensure that the Autism CARES Act serves EVERY person on the autism spectrum by making sure profound autism is included in the reauthorization.

Please, take a moment to make a difference. Contact your local representative today and share this message far and wide. For more information and to take action now, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTnkABzg

02/04/2024

If you’re a caregiver, parent, guardian or individual with profound autism, please share your story experiences with the government!!! Public comment ends Feb. 14 2024.!

Dear Fellow Advocate,If you love someone with autism who needs lifetime, 24/7 care, then you may have experience with things like:SeizuresSelf-injuryObsessive Compulsive DisorderGastrointestinal IssuesInsomniaThese are just some of the conditions...

12/16/2023

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS!!!!

BlueRibbon Coalition recently engaged on a public rule making proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yes, you read that right. You might be asking what a financial regulator has to do with BRC’s mission of protecting recreation access to public land? The short answer is that there are

09/24/2023

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07/25/2023

In a first, one state is establishing a diversionary court program for at-risk adolescents with autism, a move officials say will help children stay on a path of success and out of the justice system.

07/22/2023

If your WA state student is at the age where they’re (or you) are beginning to think about moving out of the family home, I highly suggest this!

Overview of Housing Models 07/25/23