The World of Autism

Tag: #selfadvocacy

  • 8 Tools Everyone Needs to Support Self-Advocacy

    8 Tools Everyone Needs to Support Self-Advocacy

    In a world that often tries to tell us who we are or what we should accept, learning to speak up for yourself is a life-changing skill. But let’s be real—self-advocacy doesn’t always come naturally. That’s why the right tools can make a big impact. Let’s break down 8 powerful tools that can help you…

  • 6 Strong Ways Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals Can Become Their Own Best Advocate

    6 Strong Ways Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals Can Become Their Own Best Advocate

    Navigating life as an autistic or neurodiverse individual can be both beautiful and challenging. The world may not always be designed with neurodivergent minds in mind, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay silent or unseen. Self-advocacy isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about embracing who you are, setting boundaries, and creating a life that…

  • High school to college transition

    It is graduation time already!? Many schools already had their graduation commencements back in May or during this month. As for me, I graduated from my high school 6 years ago and now I will be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in October of this year. I recall my transition from high school to college…

  • Interview with Paul Silver on self-advocacy and college

    Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a college setting, self-advocacy allows students to advocate for their own education needs. For example, a student goes to the disability services in their first year of college to get accommodations and modifications they need…

  • Interview with Taylor Duncan about Alternative Baseball Organization

    Taylor Duncan is the CEO of Alternative Baseball, and he lives with Autism. Because of Taylor’s special interest in Baseball, Alternative Baseball Organization was created and provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to play Baseball. To learn more about Taylor and his Alternative Baseball Organization, check out the interview here: To learn more about Alternative…

  • Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

    Throughout my school years, I always had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). I even attended my my Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings throughout my school years. Now, as a paraprofessional for elementary school students with Autism, I became my students’ advocate, and I am working with my sudents to accomplish their goals in school. This…