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Parents who aren’t themselves autistic or disabled—and who rely on medical model mainstream autism resources—may have no guidance for viewing their autistic kids positively. They may not see their kids as who they are, but rather as what they aren’t. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea... #autism

thinkingautismguide.comA "Profound Autism" Category Is Segregation—Not ProgressRFK Jr. went full "useless eaters" on autistics—& Profound Autism parents are thrilled. Here's why "profound autism" is harmful, not helpful.

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“High support” describes actual needs and more often leads to discussion of specific supports required, whereas the term “ #profoundAutism” tends to have people make assumptions that lead to people’s abilities being dismissed and support needs misunderstood or treated as “just autistic behaviors.”