Katie Oswald

Find your travel style and see the world in a way that works for you. I have traveled to 17 countries on 6 continents.

[Steve Silberman @stevesilberman]

Good news: Study finds that the neurodiversity/autism rights movement has shifted mainstream media coverage away from "cause and cure" narratives toward how to make life better for #autistic people, using @washingtonpost as an example. https://t.co/klI42IHQ5d

[John Marble @JHMarble]

🚨🧵Here’s a thread to cover some additional thoughts on the new #AutismSpeaks logo (and on them):

You know that Autism Speaks didn’t design their logo with the autistic community because, if they had, we would have instead focused them on redesigning their organization first.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

@NeuroRebel I don't know if I would call it self hatred, but I do tend to search for something I did wrong, even if I didn't do anything wrong. The frustrating thing is never knowing for sure what caused it. Like many who already commented, I find comfort in retreating to my inner world.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

@steve_asbell Especially in a downtown area, there are way too many things to look at in way too short a time. I have to lie down in a quiet place after I drive downtown. I'm so overwhelmed that I can't focus on anything.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

@NeuroRebel Wow, I can relate to so many of these comments. Esp the hair pulling. I get frequent infections from pulling hair out of my body and I had to be hospitalized once. I worry most about eye infections.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I recently did a two-part interview for Learn From Autistics. Part 1 covers the transformational aspects of travel and part two is about my travel coaching and advocacy work. Part 1: https://t.co/vE0c4PKABA and part 2: https://t.co/i1rvIIy5G5.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I started a program called Autism Connections and we are educating the neurotypical community in our region about autism, from #ActuallyAutistic voices. I created a google form in case you want to add your voice. https://t.co/RbMp7pp8o6. #AskingAutistics

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

Check out the Autism Stories podcast at https://t.co/lRgF9fTDud. You can listen to my episode from August 19 for travel tips.

[jennagensic @jennagensic]

Check out the latest interview with @ASDTravelCoach Katie Oswald on the Transformation of Travel! - Learn From Autistics https://t.co/kBWcWPFL5D

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

@JHMarble Cassandra Nelson said I should talk to you. I have programs for autistic adults, please DM me so I can tell you more. Katie

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I'm traveling around my home region a bit more this year. I'll be spending next week in Lansing, my old college town. It will be interesting to see how it's changed and I'm especially excited to get ice cream at the dairy store! https://t.co/OLQBz0cdEF #autism #travel #Lansing

[Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007]

#Oliverscampaign #AskingAutistics so many teenage #autistic children struggle through puberty with many being prescribed psychotropic medications THIS IS NOT THE ANSWER we need to ask autistic adults what would have helped them & act on it Please STOP overmedicating #STOMP

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I'm experiencing really positive outcomes from being openly autistic. I feel more accepted & included, and I'm making so many connections. There is something about authenticity that people really respond to. Do you feel you can be your authentic self in society? Why/why not?

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

Check out this podcast episode I did on the Introverts Talking Business podcast! We talk about why building deep connections has allowed me to grow a very popular Meetup for autistic adults & how travel can build confidence and independence. Listen at https://t.co/WKsRDZvhSM.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

"The problem with ABA is that it addresses the child’s behaviours, not the child’s needs. ABA is not designed to consider the child’s feelings or emotional needs." Best article I've read about why ABA is abusive.

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I'm looking for domestic (US) trip ideas. Has anyone been to San Diego? It looks like there is a lot of fun stuff to do there. If you had to pick one thing to do in #SanDiego, what would it be? @BalboaPark with the zoo and museums looks really fun! #autism #travel

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

I love this visual. Very helpful in thinking about what inclusion really means, even for those of us already familiar with it.

[Autism Society of Colorado @AutismColorado]

ASC's vision is for every #autistic person in the state of Colorado to have access to and find success in competitive, quality and integrated #employment. We believe that inclusion is not just involvement, but also a sense of belonging. Find out more: https://t.co/cSg2OK8cfj

[Katie Oswald @ASDTravelCoach]

Congrats to Splish Splash on becoming the first autism certified water park in New York! https://t.co/VPdKiwhtGT

[Ignite 4 Autism @Ignite4Autism]

A new bill is being developed to help build capacity for states to provide home and community based services #HCBS including support for direct workforce. @AutismSociety is excited to support such a bill @ccd4pwd @TheArcUS @NHeLP_org