problematic companies, Problems

Problematic Company: Home Depot

Welcome to another blog on why they made my boycott list. Home Depot and Autism Speaks are closely intertwined. According to Autism Speaks they donated over $950,000 dollars but it is really $25 million. They sell a blue light bulb for the Light it Up Blue campaign yearly. Autistics every year try to educate the… Continue reading Problematic Company: Home Depot

Problematic organizations, Problems

Problematic Organization: Autism Speaks

This is the most popular and well-known charity but yet the most toxic. I do not agree with anything written in this post. I am stating the history and why they made my boycott list. My Experience: Most autistics downright hate Autism Speaks. Most that I have talked to have not have personal dealings with… Continue reading Problematic Organization: Autism Speaks

complicated professionals, Problems, Veterinary and Autism

Autistic, veterinary professional = complicated feelings about Temple Grandin

  One question I get asked a lot is my thoughts on Temple Grandin. I am an Autistic and am in the veterinary field. My thoughts on her are complicated. Let me explain. When I first thought I may be autistic, but not sure, I did some research. I found Temple Grandin. She is autistic… Continue reading Autistic, veterinary professional = complicated feelings about Temple Grandin