Well - despite my skepticism re: Kennedy's IACC, I am actually really glad to read this!

I really agree about “problems with praxis” not reflecting intellectual ability. People (clinicians and the rest of us) often conflate co-occurring challenges (like problems with praxis) with intellectual ability which is so unfair (not to mention inaccurate.)

Read here: https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/profound-autism-new-definition-iacc-better-care-research/

#DisabilityAwareness
#ProfoundAutism
#Autism
#ASD

“[…] Dear Dame #UtaFrith, and all other like-minded people, that’s how big it is. This is a genie that you will not be able to stuff back in the bottle. It seems sometimes that you have all the power. You don’t.”
– Heta Pukki, President of the European Council of Autistic People

Click: https://eucap.eu/the-meaning-of-the-spectrum/

#EUCAP #autism #autismspectrum #ActuallyAutistic #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #neurodiverse #ProfoundAutism

Excited to be presenting at ABAI 2026 alongside Dr. Jessica Cauchi Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPBA-AP, R.B.A. (Ont)!

Our workshop, “Sexuality Education for Those With Profound Disability: How to Improve Our Teaching,” focuses on addressing a critical gap in service delivery for individuals with profound autism and intellectual disabilities.

#ABAI2026 #BehaviourAnalysis #Autism #IntellectualDisability #ProfoundAutism #SexualityEducation

Program Details: https://www.abainternational.org/events/program-details/event-detail.aspx?sid=96358&by=Workshop&hc=1

Debunking “Profound Autism” and Anti-Neurodiversity With Ember Green

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/03/debunking-profound-autism-and-anti-neurodiversity-with-ember-green.html

“Severe Autism” Is a Label that Tells You Nothing about an Autistic Person

Clip of two nonverbal autistic friends reuniting has people moved to their core

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/friends-with-autism-beautifully-reunited

Together, we can work to make medical appointments a less stressful experience for those with profound autism and intellectual disabilities.

#accesstomedicalcare #accesstohealthcare #autismhospitalvisits #profoundautism #proactivebehaviouranalysts