“I remember walking around and growing quite emotional the more I saw and heard about the space. It’s such a well-thought out concept with rooms that people can go to in and sit in by themselves – to a more sociable lounge.” – Mahlia Amatina, describing her first time visiting…
View DetailsOn October 18th, Felicity House hosted members of its Self Advocate Advisory Board for a robust panel discussion about women with autism. The panel was moderated by Felicity House’s President and Founder, Audrey Cappell. Panelists included: Julia Bascom: Executive Director, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN); Sharon daVanport: Founder and Executive Director, Autistic Women &…
View DetailsOn July 14th, the New York Times published an Op Ed: “How to Meet Autistic People Halfway,” which highlighted a common, unfortunate misconception about people on the autism spectrum; that they are not interested in connecting socially with others. Because Felicity House is devoted to the success, creativity and…
View DetailsSomeone once told me that Asperger’s Syndrome is an exaggerated form of maleness. I don’t remember if this was a psychiatrist, therapist, or some other professional expert on ASD, but it stuck with me for a very long time. As a female-bodied person who has struggled with their gender identity,…
View DetailsRecently, an autism professional shared a story she thought was funny: her friend wished to be born in the next life as a woman with autism, because there are so many opportunities for us—supposedly since we are rarer than autistic men. When I heard this story, I was angry. I’d…
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