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.Feb 15, 202113Feb 15, 202113
PinnedNational Council on Severe AutismHow the Biden Administration Can Put Autism Policy on the Right Track in 2021By Jill EscherJan 20, 20211Jan 20, 20211
National Council on Severe AutismWhat About Us Without Us?by Thomas A. McKeanJul 14, 20221Jul 14, 20221
National Council on Severe AutismOur Moral Duty to Prevent AutismAn autism mom fights back against the anti-prevention mindset popular among “neurodiversity” adherents.Sep 9, 20216Sep 9, 20216
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.Aug 24, 20212Aug 24, 20212
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…Aug 5, 20212Aug 5, 20212
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 incompetenceSep 8, 20201Sep 8, 20201
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…Aug 20, 20203Aug 20, 20203
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.”Aug 19, 20204Aug 19, 20204
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…Aug 5, 20202Aug 5, 20202