I’m Uncertain About the ‘Acceptance’ Aspect of Autism Acceptance Month

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I find it difficult to express my thoughts during this Autism Acceptance Month, particularly regarding the term “acceptance.”

The word “acceptance” means agreeing to receive or take on something that is offered, much like a payment, or being deemed adequate enough to join a group, such as a university. However, this notion doesn’t resonate with me.

I don’t want you to merely accept my daughter, Sofia; I want you to uplift her, educate her, and provide her with opportunities.

I wish for the media to go beyond accepting autism. I seek equal representation of autism in films, television, advertisements, and modeling gigs.

I don’t want families teaching their kids to merely accept Sofia because she has autism; I want them to teach their children to defend and embrace their most vulnerable peers both at school and on the playground.

I don’t want schools to simply accept autism; I want them to hire qualified professionals for every district and invest in effective support for both special and general education teachers.

I envision schools ensuring the presence of certified adaptive PE coaches at each campus and providing well-equipped sensory rooms that are clinically supported.

Schools should encourage their students, including athletes, to participate in and support Special Olympic events. The culture in schools should be one that views challenging behaviors as skills to be nurtured rather than problems to be punished.

I don’t want our society to just accept autism; I want healthcare providers to greet parents with joy when delivering the diagnosis. I hope they speak with warmth and kindness, guiding them through the life journey that awaits.

Parents should be informed that they are about to witness their child’s unique way of interacting with the world, which will challenge and enrich their own perspectives.

This month, I don’t want you to accept Sofia—I want you to celebrate her.

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In summary, the concept of “acceptance” during Autism Acceptance Month feels inadequate. Instead of simply accepting individuals with autism, we should focus on empowering, educating, and celebrating their unique contributions to society.