My Friend Autism

Why Autism Awareness is Unhelpful

Apr 5, 2024
Guest
Orion Kelly
Orion Kelly, Autistic advocate, discusses the flaws of Autism awareness campaigns, challenges of expectations in the Autistic community, and critiques societal acceptance and government policies towards Autistic individuals.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring World Autism Awareness Day and the Transition from Surviving to Thriving
01:39 • 5min
3
Transitioning from Surviving to Thriving
06:34 • 2min
4
Challenges of Expectations and Misunderstandings in the Autistic Community
08:28 • 22min
5
National Autism Strategy Draft in Australia: Challenges and Critiques
30:37 • 15min
6
Critique of Society's Acceptance and Government Policies for Autistic Individuals
45:56 • 5min