CBC*: 'Photo project aims to increase autism acceptance in this Kanien'keh:ka community
Photographer Angel Horn wanted to do something special for World Autism Month.'
*Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-autism-photography-1.6413806
[Rebecca Scott wants her community — and beyond — to know that her son William is just like everyone else.
"He's no different," said Scott, who is from Kahnawake, south of Montreal.
"He's more than his diagnosis. He deserves what everybody else gets, and he's awesome."
William has autism, a neuro-developmental disorder that impacts how a person communicates, and relates to people and the world around them. He is non-verbal and cannot tolerate certain smells, textures, bright lights or loud sounds, but is learning to communicate his wants and needs with Picture Exchange Cards or by using an iPad.]
There's more text and photos at the link.This is a very interesting and informative photo
essay. It won't do any harm if the rest of us develop some acceptance too.