Celebrating Neurodiversity: A Parent’s Perspective

“And yet, there is something so pure about the honesty, integrity, and deep loyalty I see in autistic people. I especially love the creativity and ingenuity that comes from their ability to perceive and think differently.

I’ve seen first-hand the tremendous capacity to absorb information and learn every last detail of their favourite topics. I love how easily they accept difference in others while remaining true to themselves.

All this and more makes me question why we even call autistic people disabled. Certainly, they are differently abled, but…”