ABA friends: it's no question that we, as terrible as it sounds, profit off the autistic community. This is despite doing what we do because we care about our clients (and worrying constantly about if we're doing right by them). So here, I am asking that you donate to an organization that shares our goal of improving the quality of life for autistic people. FDM is a wonderful resource for aligning our practices with neurodivergent affirming strategies. I've had the pleasure of attending several CEUs presented by Oswin, FDM's founder, and each time, I have walked away with actionable knowledge based in research. While FDM's model is not ABA, its principles are still relevant to us. And if nothing else, your donation can help prevent someone from becoming homeless (someone who works incredibly hard, mind you, to bring resources to autistic people and service providers, despite their own struggles).
Non-ABA friends: If you have funds to spare after these last few days of shopping and donating to organizations you already knew about and supported, please consider also donating to this organization to help keep the founder from becoming homeless and allow them to stay with their children.
Note: In case you want to donate through FB: https://lnkd.in/gKqFjvEf
We need your help to prevent our founder from becoming homeless. 100 $25 recurring #donations will help us continue focusing on supporting the #Autistic community.
Donate today at fdm.training/donate
For therapists, behavior analysts, and educators, consider signing up for our bimonthly workgroups also $25 per month at fdm.training/education
Huge congratulations to all involved in planning and participating, it was such a great day and the impact will be long lasting.