A lone person, facing away, walking through the forest with lots of tress.

Autism Was Never an Accident

Autism was never an accident of Tylenol or vaccines or industrial life. It is not a side effect to be managed, nor a pathology to be cured. Autism has been preserved through millennia of natural selection as our ongoing contribution to humanity’s survival.

Collage of three images: 1) black & white image of Marinus van der Lubbe in court (September, 1933); 2) Commemorative plaque at the Memorial to the Victims of Euthanasia Murders in Brandenburg an der Havel; 3) Video still image of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with header caption, "RFK Jr.: Autism 'destroys' children."

Autism and the Modern Eugenics Movement

Autism and neurodivergent rights seem to be making an impact on our daily lives, with more emphasis on inclusion and recognition of differences. On the ground, things look very different. Autistic author Jorik Mol shares his assessment of current issues for neurodivergent communities in the Anglosphere, placing autistic rights in the context of renewed enthusiasm for eugenics in the 21st century.

Examine the profound ways in which names shape personal and collective realities while navigating cultural and systemic power dynamics.

The Power of a Name: Identity, Culture, and Resistance in a Changing World

FREE SEMINAR DECEMBER 4, 2025: Names are more than just identifiers; they carry the weight of identity, culture, and resilience. In this conversation between Javeria K. Shah and Dr. Chris McAuley, they will explore the profound ways in which names shape personal and collective realities while navigating cultural and systemic power dynamics.

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