Self-Advocacy Toolkit

In this Self-Advocacy Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on what self-advocacy looks like as well as discussing some of the needs in the autism community. 

Each individual is in a different place and can benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. 

The purpose of this toolkit is twofold: to explore the ins and outs of self-advocacy so we can practice it more effectively, and to reinforce that self-advocacy is our right and we should be able to advocate for ourselves even in the face of people who might think we shouldn’t have a particular accommodation or control over our own important decisions.

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The Lifespan Toolbox is a collection of toolkits for everyone in the autism community from self-advocates, family members, professionals, and other members of the community to get on the same page about autism and lifespan.

We span topics all over the lifespan, specifically thinking about the adulthood years (the longest span of our lives!) and how we can all work together to support the autistic person/people in our lives and community. 

Research and reported experiences from autistic individuals show a need to receive individualized support regarding life skills and to be connected with others. That’s where the Lifespan Toolbox comes in!

New Releases

• We have a growing library of toolkits and are adding to it on a biweekly basis. There are numerous topics to cover here!

Up to Date Resources

• Isn’t it frustrating to finally find a resource and discover that it’s from 2011? We keep ours updated with news, research, and feedback from the autism community.

Interactive

• Each toolkit page has an interactive webpage with active links and videos. You can also download the PDF which has ample space for taking notes.