one who ’ s in the same place I was – full of questions , seeking straightforward and optimistic answers .
Welcome to the Autistic Community was written by and for autistic people . It ’ s available for free as a PDF download from ASAN ’ s website , and a closed-captioned video adaptation is available on our YouTube channel . Nothing About Us Without Us !
Ianthe M . Belisle Dempsey is ASAN ’ s Publications & Communications Coordinator . She has been an outspoken anti-oppression activist for the past decade and has a degree in theatre / film studies and history from Illinois State University . Her current independent research projects include the theory and development of a unique body of Autistic theatre performance , among other topics . Ianthe has had pink hair for the past 7 or 8 years and has no intentions of changing that anytime soon .
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