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How can I be casually disability inclusive? OptimistJenna.com

Q&A: How Can I Be Casually Disability Inclusive?

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Being disability inclusive goes beyond holding doors. In fact, it starts before disabled people enter the room. Here’s how you can help.

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The Problem with How We View IQ Tests

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IQ tests have an accuracy problem and we value them too much. Your IQ doesn’t measure everything, and most of all, it is not your fate.

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Q&A: How to Interact with a Disabled Person

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Many people make the same awkward mistakes when they interact with a disabled person. Here’s how to avoid gaffes and be friendly.

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Disability Q&A: How to Talk About Disability

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Many of us hesitate to talk about disability. But when we ignore the subject, we ignore the people. Here are some tips to make it easier.

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The Social Model of Disability in Autism and More

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What does the social model of disability mean for autism and other conditions? Here’s what you need to know, explained with examples.

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Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park is a Great Autistic Character

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Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park isn’t just another autistic character. Her story breaks one of the worst trends in autism media.

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Great Gifts for Autistic Adults

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Most autism-related websites focus on kids. But autistic kids grow up into autistic adults. So if that cute little 7-year-old is now a 27-year-old, what do you do for their birthday? Here are some great gifts for autistic adults and teens. Autistic-Approved Gifts Before we dive in here, I want to mention that these ideas …

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How Autistic Behavior Protects Autistic People

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Autistic behavior isn’t meaningless. In fact, it’s highly adaptive.

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When Will We See the Value of Disabled Workers?

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It’s hard to find work when people want to see you as a liability.

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Autism and Privacy: Protecting Red

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Their name isn’t Red, but that’s what I call them online. Too many people think autism negates the need for privacy.

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My family is a little different: Katie has Down syndrome, Red is autistic, and I’m neurodivergent too.

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