POST 1: From Awareness to Acceptance
Visual Theme: Calming colors (teals, purples, soft oranges), infinity rainbow symbol, diverse illustration of people.
Slides:
Title Slide:
"Autism Awareness Month? Let's Talk Acceptance."
(Include the infinity rainbow symbol 🧠🌈)
“Awareness is noticing. Acceptance is welcoming.”
“Awareness can keep autistic folks at a distance. Acceptance brings them into the center.”
“Therapy spaces need more than awareness. They need affirmation.”
“Let’s move from fixing → to understanding.
From labels → to listening.”
🎯 POST 2: Busting Therapy Myths About Autism
Visual Theme: Illustrated myth vs. truth cards, soft pastels, puzzle piece not used (since it’s a controversial symbol in autistic communities), clear contrast layouts.
Slides:
Title Slide:
"Myths About Autism in Therapy Spaces"
“🧠 Myth: Autistic people lack empathy
✅ Truth: Empathy may be expressed differently, not absent.”
“🧠 Myth: Autism only shows up in children
✅ Truth: Many are diagnosed as adults—especially women, trans, and queer folks.”
“🧠 Myth: Therapy doesn’t work for autistic clients
✅ Truth: Affirming, flexible therapy helps autistic clients thrive.”
“🧠 Myth: Autistic people need to be ‘taught to behave’
✅ Truth: Autistic people deserve to be understood, not managed.”
🎯 POST 3: Being an Affirming Practitioner
Visual Theme: Warm, inviting tones. Icons for stimming, silence, communication aids.
Slides:
Title Slide:
"How to Be a More Autism-Affirming Therapist"
✅ “Drop functioning labels (like ‘high-functioning’)”
“These flatten complex needs and strengths.”
✅ “Ask about sensory needs & communication styles”
“Not everyone processes or expresses the same.”
✅ “Respect stimming, pacing, or silence”
“Let go of neurotypical expectations.”
✅ “Learn from autistic adults—not just diagnostic manuals.”
“Center lived experience.”
🎯 POST 4: How You Can Participate & Support
Visual Theme: Action-oriented, clean layout, icons for books, podcasts, hearts, volunteering.
Slides:
Title Slide:
"How to Support Autism Acceptance Month"
🎧 “Listen to autistic voices”
Follow autistic creators. Share their content.
📚 “Educate yourself and others”
Books, podcasts, videos—made by autistic folks.
🏫 “Support inclusive spaces”
At work, therapy, and education. Make space for difference.
❤️ “Donate or volunteer”
Support orgs that center autistic people’s lived experience, Create presentation slides focused on autism awareness and acceptance. Use calming colors and symbols. Include information on therapy myths and affirming practices. Visualize community support and diverse voices
