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Episode 206: Reading the System - Critical Autism Studies and Power
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Episode 206: Reading the System - Critical Autism Studies and Power

“Today’s episode advocates for the establishment of Critical Autism Studies as a necessary challenge to prevailing power structures and societal norms surrounding autism. It argues that current narratives are often sanitised and controlled by non-autistic voices, neglecting the complex realities and truth-telling of autistic individuals. Drawing a parallel to historical oppressions, the author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, emphasises the threat of marginalised groups gaining literacy and self-authorship in dismantling dominant ideologies. The proposed program would center autistic experiences, critique the medical model, and foster intersectional understanding whilst envisioning a future built on autistic perspectives and community care, thus subverting capitalist and ableist frameworks.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/reading-the-system-autism-power-and

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