Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion

• By: John Bryson, MS Ed, CESP Brad Walker NEXT for AUTISM
• March 26th, 2021
• bias, discrimination, inclusion, inclusive community, relationships, Spring 2021 Issue, stereotypes, stigma
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People with disabilities face many documented barriers to full inclusion in society. According to Article 3 of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, one of the primary barriers is the general public’s attitudes towards people with disabilities. (Merrells,...

Silver Linings: Potential Benefits of “the New Normal” for Individuals with ASD

• By: John Bryson, MS Ed, CESP NEXT for AUTISM
• July 1st, 2020
• accommodation, COVID-19, remote working, summer 2020 issue, telecommuting
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COVID-19 has presented new challenges for individuals with ASD and their families, starting with curtailed access to essential services and rippling out to potentially life-altering changes. Ever-changing stay-at-home orders have led to ongoing uncertainty for health and safety, as well as a...