Profound autism should NOT be under the ND umbrella. It needs its own category, to stand alone. #autism #profoundautism #autismparents | Life With Severe Autism

An example of why the oversimplifying label #ProfoundAutism is dangerous: "An Autistic person’s ALS was only diagnosed a couple of months before they died, as their symptoms of progressive muscle weakness and associated disability were assumed to be 'challenging behavior' due to being 'severely Autistic.' At TPGA: tinyurl.com/DangerousProfoundAutismLabel #autism #parenting #neurodiversity [image: Animated graphic with a red-to-orange horizontal gradient background. White block text with yellow h

Understanding Intellectual Disability: More than just delayed development—it’s a lifelong journey that requires compassion and support. Intellectual Disability is a condition that begins in early childhood, affecting intellectual and adaptive capacities. Individuals with this condition may struggle with delayed speech, understanding social norms, problem-solving, and everyday tasks like cooking or maintaining personal hygiene. These challenges often persist throughout life, keeping them in a chi