Building advocacy networks for people
so that they have a good life even after their parents are no longer here to stand up for them
Building advocacy networks for people
so that their families have peace of mind about the future
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they are empowered to realise their aspirations and contribute to their community
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they form intentional friendships that broaden and enrich their lives
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they develop stronger links in the wider community
Building advocacy networks for people
so that they are as fulfilled and happy as they can be
Learning from Temple Grandin
16 Sep 2015
The learning curve is part of what makes our work in ACSYL so exciting. A great source of inspiration is the life and work of Dr Temple Grandin, a woman who was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to become a pioneering scientist in the field of animal handling. An accomplished public speaker, Dr Grandin has written a number of ground-breaking books about autism.
Just added to our Resource section is a short article about Dr Grandin and the "specialised brains" that autistic people have. This is a term that she uses in her book Thinking in Pictures.
If you'd like to read the article, go to the Resources section of our website and select Autism.