![]() Some are suffering in special education classrooms and institutions that teach them to hate and fear the way they move, think, feel and are. So what emotion should Autistic Pride Day bring out in us? How should we celebrate? On days like this, my thoughts turn to the majority of autistic people throughout the world who are not yet able to celebrate autistic community. From the somberness of the annual Disability Day of Mourning in March to the defiance of Autistics Speaking Day in November, our communal gatherings help define who we are as a people. When Autistic Pride Day first began, it was the first in what would become a series of Autistic holidays, each of which brings its own unique set of emotions. For ten years, our community has come together on June 18th to celebrate who we are and affirm our right to build a culture and community of our own.
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