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AuTie journal

Ideas for a more connected community

Thoughtful stories, practical perspectives, and community voices.

Bogdan Jensen, an autistic writer and artist, and author of the essay “Awareness Without Accommodation.”
On autism, suspicion, and the anti-autistic ableism I call autisive-reflex.

Awareness Without Accommodation

Bogdan Jansen reflects on the gap between autism awareness and genuine acceptance, exploring disbelief, discrimination and the continued lack of meaningful accommodations.

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Excellent — When He’s Being a Student
A Mother’s Perspective | Autism Siblings

Excellent — When He’s Being a Student

Siblings of autistic children often experience the autism journey alongside their families, yet the impact on them can go unnoticed. A personal experience led me to ask a question we rarely consider: while we do everything we can to support our autistic child, who is supporting their siblings?

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