The Voice Inside – How the Arts Express the Unspoken and Unleash Pathways to Success

• By: Gena Sims Autism Theater Project
• April 3rd, 2026
• communication development, creative arts, empowerment, neurodiversity inclusion, performing arts, self-expression, Spring 2026 Issue, storytelling
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There have been generations of people with a message God gave them that the world never heard. Children who seemed voiceless on the surface but had powerful voices inside. Caregivers, parents, and teachers who didn’t yet have all the tools needed to help the voiceless find their voices. The...

Building an Autism-Supportive City: Training Municipal Staff and First Responders

• By: Heidi Harrison City of Beacon
• April 3rd, 2026
• autism awareness, communication strategies, community support, employee development, job coaching, neurodiversity inclusion, sensory accommodations, Spring 2026 Issue, workplace training
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I have learned so much when working and interacting with people who have autism and neurodivergence. They offer such a unique perspective and taking the time to better understand the world through their lens, is an opportunity to better ourselves. A truly inclusive environment, in my opinion, is...

Navigating Autism as a Black Parent: Our Story, Our Struggle, Our Strength

• By: Danyale Sturdivant, MSSW Living Autism Out Loud
• April 23rd, 2025
• advocacy, cultural competence, culture, developmental delays, diagnosis, disability justice, early intervention, equitable healthcare, family, neurodiversity inclusion, parent advocacy, systemic barriers
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When my son Joshua was first diagnosed with developmental delays—and later with autism—our lives changed in profound ways. The impact wasn’t just emotional; it was deeply systemic. We entered a world not designed for families like ours. Our story began with quiet questions. Why...