Autism LevelUP
You have the facts straight about autism, but what now? The next step is learning to listen to the autistic community and spread acceptance and awareness. Our Training Manager, Kelsey Kerrigan, has gathered resources to help you challenge yourself and others to LevelUP. Find out what level you are below and take the next step in autism awareness!
Level 1 – Awareness
You’ve heard of autism. You know someone who is autistic. You know about the characteristics of autism.
Taking the Next Step:
- Lived experiences
- Preferred autism terminology and symbols
Level 2 – Acceptance
You embrace autistic people as part of the community. You realize your perceptions of autism from books and public awareness campaigns are possibly wrong.
Taking the Next Step:
- Realize how much you have to learn about the autistic experience
- Accept that you cannot truly understand the autistic experience unless you’re autistic
Level 3 – Empowerment
You support, follow, and let autistic people lead. You strive to equip autistic people with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to navigate the world as they are.
Taking the Next Step:
- Realize how much you have to learn about the autistic experience
- Accept that you cannot truly understand the autistic experience unless you’re autistic
Level 4 – Advocacy
You are committed to being an ally to autistic people who is responsive to the priorities of the autistic community.
Taking the Next Step:
- Continue learning and remaining up to date on issues impacting the autistic community
- Challenge others to Level UP! and take the next step
Autism Advocacy Resources
Check out our curated list of websites to visit and share with family and friends.
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