The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World)

Hi, I'm Todd - autistic, ADHD, dyslexic advocate for neurodiversity and disability justice. Welcome to The Autivist! 🌈♾️ Decades in tech, now fully committed to community empowerment and inclusion. #NeurodiversityMatters #Autivist 🧠 [1/4]

In 1983, Oregon built a family of advocacy commissions. Today there are five. Four share an independent home. The fifth, the oldest, the one for disabled Oregonians, was sent to live inside the agency it advises. Thursday, July 16, 1 p.m., the story goes public. bit.ly/TheFifthChair

New term. Disability Pablum: Content about disability that has been stripped of intersectional, racial, or political substance to avoid controversy or protect institutional funding.

PROFOUNDLY disappointed. Not profoundly surprised.

Anyone know of a good neurodivergent graphic artist I can contract with the task of taking an AI generated idea for a logo/brand into a human created logo/brand?

[Pre-Chorus] This is not the way we want to live It's not the way it has to be This is not the way we want to live It's not the way it has to be [Chorus] But we won't stand down Until there's something better showing on the ground No, wе won't stand down Until the job is done - Peter Gabriel, 2026

Disability Rights Movement: Nothing About Us Without Us Disability Justice Movement: Nothing For Us Without Us Either

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IDEA has never been fully funded in it's entire existence, regardless of which party is in control. Why?

Why "Profound Autism" is a Step Backward

As harmful autism disinformation campaigns go, grievance parents‘ attempt to break off “ #profoundAutism” as a separate diagnosis via smearing #neurodiversity advocates is notable—mostly for its spitefulness. Select observations by @embergreen.bsky.social: thinkingautismguide.com/2026/03/debu... 1/

For all its reliance on the over-used marketing term “evidence-based”, PBIS doesn’t square up against the rigors of real scientific evidence. It’s still based on old behaviorist beliefs that have long been replaced by cognitive and relational science.

With 450 objects in the Neurodivergent Compendium, deciding on a good categorization and organizational structure is essential. Looking across all of it to find the consistent themes reveals the following.

Just a reminder that grievance parents don't dictate the supports that Autistic people need or the struggles that we have And most of us wish to #EndAutismSpeaks because they do not speak for us Generally, they speak for grievance parents which doesn't always align with centering Autistic people

Getting closer to publishing the Neurodivergent Compendium, wrangling over 400 objects consisting of definitions, intersections, glossary and articles. Really seeing the growth but also how much work still needs to be done. Better to published what’s ready than hold it all back.

👎🏻 Autism Awareness Month (1970) 🌈 Autistic People's Month (2026)

New abstract fit of mine lead to a great discussion with 12 yo son about representation, gender, sexual orientation, pride, and democratic systems/teams/committees. Although by “great”, may not mean he actually listened or will remember. But it ever hopeful. ❤️

I wish the word “perseverate” would just wink out of existence. I hate that word with a passion.

What if Autistic traits aren’t deficits but cultural differences, ones valued by most of the world?

None of us are free until we are all free.

Had a weird AuDHD brain experience at this event. During the laser music show, part of my brain cleaved off and decided it wanted organize and categorize all of my work and commitments. Thankfully it didn’t distract me too much to enjoy the event with wife.

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” —Maya Angelou

Data Equity Defined Data equity transforms numbers into liberation • Who we count determines who counts • Data reveals or conceals structural inequities • Disaggregated data makes invisible communities visible

Data equity is racial justice. It is disability justice. It is Indigenous sovereignty. It is queer and trans liberation. It is our responsibility to students, families, and communities who have been erased by data systems for too long.

Modern social justice movements are defined by cross-movement solidarity, acknowledging that no one is free until everyone is free.

Ableism undergirds all other systems of oppression because it decides whose bodies are considered valuable, desirable and disposable.

Autistic culture is just as varied and valid as any other culture worldwide.

“High functioning” is a label based on neurotypical standards.

The Autism Intersectionality & Mental health outcomes (AIM) Lab at the UNC TEACCH Autism Program is recruiting participants for a new research study paid!!! to understand the experiences and opinions of autistic people about psychiatric medication for co-occurring mental health conditions.

“Why Advertising Falls Flat in Individuals With Autism” Article from 2017 about something I’ve long wondered, and has been in the queue for more research.

My mentor’s wife, Jennifer Cork, wrote this article about Autism and empathy. We need more Autistic professionals like Jennifer Cork.