As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share our vision for creating meaningful change in how autism is understood and supported. At Making Sense of Autism, we believe change isn’t just an idea—it’s a call to action.
In our latest video, Staci Neustadt, Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO, and Susan Golubock, autistic retired Occupational Therapist and founder, unpack our three pillars of change for 2025:
1️⃣ Shifting Perspectives: Moving away from a deficit-based view of autism to recognizing strengths and differences.
2️⃣ Reframing Behaviors: Understanding behaviors as expressions of unmet needs rather than challenges to "fix."
3️⃣ Empowering Autistics: Helping autistic individuals see their unique strengths and advocate for themselves confidently.
In the video, Susan shares her powerful insights as an autistic individual, including this thought-provoking reminder: "Change begins when we see autism through a lens of understanding, not fixing."
Whether you’re a parent, professional, or autistic individual, this conversation is for you. We also highlight a free 1-hour training to help you take the first steps toward implementing these transformative ideas.
Watch the full video and join us on this journey to make change happen in 2025. Together, we can shift perspectives, meet unmet needs, and empower the autism community.
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