I’m A Self-Advocate

Welcome To The Autistic Community

This handbook, written in plain language, welcomes newly-diagnosed autistic people and autistic people who have just learned of their diagnosis to the Autistic community.  It addresses the most common questions that people may have about their diagnosis, emphasizes that they are not alone, and celebrates their new identity. This booklet is available in two versions for two different age groups: Adolescent and Adult.

Fact sheets:

Self Determination:

Autism:

Disability Culture:

Advocacy:

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