EP 803 | NeuroNugget #3: Attack the Idea, Not the Person

About this episode

The episode discusses how to handle conflict within the autism community with grace and respect.

Disagreement is natural, but attacks and violence are escalating — both in society and within the autism community. Today, we reflect on recent headlines and heated debates in the autism world, offering parents and advocates how to handle conflict with grace, protect their mental health, and model respect for their kids. Support our mission and unlock bonus entries: patreon.com/autismwish

People in this episode

Hosts: Lia McCabe, Matt McCabe

Topics covered

• disagreement
• autism community
• mental health
• conflict resolution
• parenting

Keywords

• disagreement
• autism
• mental health
• conflict
• parenting
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: autism community, patreon.com/autismwish

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