PinnedNational Council on Severe AutismThe Cognitive Distortions that Feed Neurodiversity RadicalismA young woman on the spectrum sheds light on some forces behind anti-parent cyberbullying.·7 min read·Feb 15, 2021--13--13
PinnedNational Council on Severe AutismHow the Biden Administration Can Put Autism Policy on the Right Track in 2021By Jill Escher·11 min read·Jan 20, 2021--1--1
National Council on Severe AutismWhat About Us Without Us?by Thomas A. McKean·4 min read·Jul 14, 2022--1--1
National Council on Severe AutismOur Moral Duty to Prevent AutismAn autism mom fights back against the anti-prevention mindset popular among “neurodiversity” adherents.·4 min read·Sep 9, 2021--6--6
National Council on Severe AutismThe Autism Puzzle Piece Logo: What It Really MeansOne of the orginators of the puzzle symbol explains the intentions behind it.·3 min read·Aug 24, 2021--2--2
National Council on Severe AutismDear Parents, I’m an Autistic Self-Advocate, and I See YouThomas A. McKean was diagnosed in 1979 at age 14. As one of the original autism self-advocates he has served on the board of Autism Society…·4 min read·Aug 5, 2021--2--2
National Council on Severe AutismAm I My Brother’s Keeper?As his parents age, the sibling of a severely autistic adult juggles feelings of devotion, fear and incompetence·5 min read·Sep 8, 2020--1--1
National Council on Severe AutismDozens of Disability Leaders Decry Cancel Culture at the New York TimesThe following letter was sent to The New York Times on behalf of 75 organizations and leaders in the disability community in response to…·6 min read·Aug 20, 2020--3--3
National Council on Severe AutismAutism Parents, Don’t Let the Bullies Silence You“I have a deep sympathy for the tribulations of autism parents and will continue to reject the wicked aspersions cast upon them.”·4 min read·Aug 19, 2020--4--4
National Council on Severe AutismStop Canceling Options for Severely Autistic AdultsWhile our country faces a catastrophic shortage of supports, “activists have doomed many disabled individuals to receive no services at…·9 min read·Aug 5, 2020--2--2