Autism rights movement

The Autism Rights Movement advocates for recognizing autism as a natural variation of human neurodiversity, emphasizing acceptance, inclusion, and respect rather than viewing it solely as a disorder to be cured. It promotes understanding of autistic individuals' perspectives and challenges societal barriers that marginalize them. The movement supports autistic self-advocates in having a voice in policies affecting their lives and encourages accommodations that enable independence and quality of life. Overall, it aims to shift perceptions from viewing autism as a problem to be fixed toward valuing diverse ways of thinking and experiencing the world.