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Chapter 9

  • Being an ally
  • The basics of being an ally
  • Learn about autism from autistic people.
  • Respect our privacy.
  • Respect our bodies.
  • Respect our communication.
  • Believe in us.
  • Don’t assume things about autistic people.
  • Talk about autism respectfully.
  • Partner with autistic people.
  • Learn from your mistakes.
  • A note for families
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Chapter 9 Resources

  • Don’t Mourn for Us – by Jim Sinclair – http://www.autreat.com/dont_mourn.html
  • Checklist of Neurotypical Privilege – by Bev Harp – http://aspergersquare8.blogspot.com/2009/08/checklist-of-neurotypical-privilege-new.html
  • Autistikids – http://www.autistikids.com/
  • In the Loop About NeurodiversityThe idea that humans have all kinds of brains. There is no such thing as a “normal” brain. – https://intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/
  • Learn From Autistics – https://www.learnfromautistics.com/
  • Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism – http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/
  • Think Inclusive – https://www.thinkinclusive.us/
  • Parenting Autistic Children with Love & Acceptance – https://autloveaccept.wordpress.com/
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