Think Autism

🎂 Think Autism turns 3! 🎂

The last 3 years have flown by, but what an incredible journey it has been. To the amazing families and children we support - thank you for welcoming us into your homes and lives, and for teaching us so much along the way.

We’re honoured to play a part in creating a more inclusive world for the Autistic and neurodivergent community. 🌈🩷

Stay tuned for what’s to come! 💫

🎂 Think Autism turns 3! 🎂 The last 3 years have flown by, but what an incredible journey it has been. To the amazing families and children we support - thank you for welcoming us into your homes and lives, and for teaching us so much along the way. We’re honoured to play a part in creating a more inclusive world for the Autistic and neurodivergent community. 🌈🩷 Stay tuned for what’s to come! 💫

🔍 A neurodiversity-affirming lens recognises neurological differences as natural variations in the human experience. Rather than pathologising these differences, this approach celebrates neurodiversity and seeks to create environments and support systems that respect and accommodate diverse learning and communication styles.

Although it has been suggested that behavioural approaches like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) are evidence-based, they have also been highly controversial within the Autistic community. Bioethicists have questioned whether these practices may violate human rights by failing to respect neurodivergent individuals’ autonomy and self-determination.

By adopting a neurodiversity-affirming approach, we can build more inclusive, empathetic and affirming support systems for neurodivergent individuals. This involves a profound and necessary paradigm shift away from outdated behavioural practices. 💫

Autism is a neurological difference, not a defect or disorder that needs to be "fixed”. Autistic individuals are whole and complete as they are. Let’s prioritise supporting Autistic individuals, advocating for their inclusion and educating society about neurodiversity. 💡🌈