What is Autistic Pride Day?
On June 18th, Autistic Pride Day raises awareness and celebrates people with autism's similarity and uniqueness. The most notable feature of Autistic Pride Day is that it is governed by people with autism who are demonstrating their ability to advocate for themselves.
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Autistic Pride Day was initiated by Autistics to celebrate Autistic ways of being and to inspire Autistics around the world to meet together, embrace their Autistic identities, and amplify Autistic voices everywhere.
Most of what the general public hears about Autistics is inaccurate and is based on inaccurate stereotypes, media representations, and historically inaccurate descriptions and criteria of what Autism is and isn't.
The main point of Autistic Pride Day is about Human Rights and specifically the right to be ourselves on our own terms. Autistics should feel secure stimming freely, engaging in own ways, not being required to conform to neurotypical requirements. Autistic ways of being are valid, and members of the Autistic community should never be seen as broken Neurotypicals. We are different, not less. Because of the historical inaccuracies and misinformation that is out there, Autistics face stigma, mistrust, and persistent mistrust at school, work, and in our homes and communities all year long.
