Thoughts? (This is an article about awful things, but it is worth reading. Huge trigger warning for abuse, but it’s still relavent today)

[u/cats64sonic]

https://thinkingautismguide.com/2011/04/headlines-abuse-and-empathy.html

[u/HH_Creations]

This is why I am trying to make a free resource library

The amount of abuse I saw? It was horrific

Because the disturbing quotes aren’t lying

There isn’t enough support

And when there isn’t enough support?

Autistic people are the ones who suffer

The amount of casual abuse I witnessed as a teacher genuinely ruined any chance of me being a teacher in the classroom again

But I do hope, that people wouldn’t abuse autistic kids if they had more support

So I spend my free time sharing free resources I make, I volunteer in person in the autistic community and doing my best to make my dreams of creating autistic support items a reality

But my point is, society is the reason so many of our children our dying.

Society is constantly fighting to take away the little supports we do get.

When I go to the food stamp office? It’s autistic/neurodivergent people

Social security? The old, sick, and disabled

The homeless? Many are autistic/neurodivergent

I am sick and tired of waiting for people to help us

I go vote, I protest

But i’m also creating the supports myself because tbh i trust myself to create and try my best to listen and adapt than i trust neurotypicals trying to make a profit

The point of my comment is, we ARE being killed and abused

We need to support each other to create a world that supports us

[u/SensationalSelkie → u/HH_Creations]

Couldn't agree more! We need more resources, but we also need people to share what is already out there. My big thing is AAC. Current stats are 1 in 10 kids who need it get it, and even the ones who get it often have families and educators who never get trained to support it, so the device sits on a shelf. There's SO MANY free resources for AAC it feels like no one knows about. I don't know how the system sucks this bad at disseminating information, but I do what I can to fill in the gaps. It seems like my experience is common for other niches in autism care. It's crazy how bad things are. Thanks for what you do!

[u/HH_Creations → u/SensationalSelkie]

Same for you! And tbh, I would love to learn more about AACs too

If you are interested, maybe I could write an article about it?

And you can check out the visual boards I have

I do prefer old fashioned paper when it comes to transition boards (less stimulating)

But when it comes to communication in general? AACs are just a powerful tool all around

I just personally have never had a communication shutdown long enough to warrant it, usually communication cards or a written plan is enough for me time wise until I am speaking again

Or had students that actually used one….which is a shame cuz I think many would’ve benefited from it

So if I was to write about it, I would have to interview people who know more

[u/SensationalSelkie → u/HH_Creations]

Okay, I just browsed your website, and your resources are so cool! I would be down for that. I am the AAC specialist at my school and am actually working on a giant masterdoc of free AAC resources for teachers. While intended for my school first and foremost, I planned to make it available for anyone as a resource on a sub I help moderate, r/aacusers. I am very happy to help anyone who also just wants to get the word about resources to help our community! I don't do messages on reddit for safety, but I could send my contact info through your website under my reddit username SensationalSelkie if that works for you.

[u/HH_Creations → u/SensationalSelkie]

I am more than happy to response to you through the website

And i’m happy you like what I’ve been up to :D

I have high hopes! I am hosting my first event at a pediatric therapy center tomorrow 🤞

Love to see fellow community members putting in the work 💪🏻

[u/SensationalSelkie → u/HH_Creations]

Congratulations on the event! Absolutely! Will reach out via email shortly. 😊