{"id":9378,"date":"2024-03-18T18:41:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T18:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/library\/2024\/03\/18\/autism-acceptance-panel-discussion-promoting-the-creation-of-an-inclusive-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:57:02","slug":"autism-acceptance-panel-discussion-promoting-the-creation-of-an-inclusive-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/2024\/03\/18\/autism-acceptance-panel-discussion-promoting-the-creation-of-an-inclusive-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Acceptance Panel Discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On February 28, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted the opening reception of the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Acceptance<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0photo exhibition curated by Chapman University lecturer\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/bernie-dickson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bernie Dickson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The profoundly moving exhibit offers a glimpse into the Dickson family&#8217;s journey through social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its impact on her two autistic sons. Deprived of their usual support network, the family embraced empathy and deeper connections with each other to adapt to their changed circumstances. This adaptation process not only helped them find a new routine but also deepened their acceptance and understanding of autism&#8217;s role in their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9425\" style=\"width: 499px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9425\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01939-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acceptance Photo Exhibit Opening Reception<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Motivated by the powerful messages of the exhibition, the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/library\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leatherby Libraries<\/span><\/a> collaborated with t<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/education\/centers-and-partnerships\/thompson-policy-institute\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thompson Policy Institute on Disability<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/education\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attallah College of Educational Studies<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/business\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Agryros College of Business and Economics<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/wilkinson\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/diversity\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to host a panel discussion on autism acceptance. This conversation aimed to spark meaningful conversations about autism&#8217;s place in society, marking a first-of-its-kind event at the Leatherby Libraries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The panel featured a lineup of distinguished speakers: Bernie Dickson, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/stephen-hinkle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stephen Hinkle<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a Ph.D. student at Chapman and autism self-advocate, and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/amy-griffiths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, an Associate Professor at Chapman University who co-authored <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Autism in the Workplace: Creating Positive Outcomes for Generation A. <\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dr. Griffith&#8217;s co-authors,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/amy-hanson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dr. Amy Hurley-Hanson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/cristina-giannantonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dr. Cristina Giannantonio<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0 professors in the Argyros College of Business and Management were also present at the event, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/meghan-cosier\">Dr. Meghan Cosier<\/a> acting as the panel moderator.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9431\" style=\"width: 374px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9431\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC02062-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acceptance Panel from left to right: Stephen Hinkle, Bernie Dickson, Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, Dr. Meghan Cosier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The panel engaged in an interdisciplinary discussion that examined strategies for enhancing societal support for individuals with disabilities. Hinkle shared anecdotes from childhood, highlighting his obstacles as an autistic person. He connected his experiences with those of other autistic persons to shed light on how it felt not to be encouraged to explore passions. The panel examined why autistic people have been discouraged from pursuing professional passions and instead given low expectations about their ability to integrate into the workforce in a fulfilling capacity. The discussion emphasized the critical need to empower autistic individuals to discover and pursue their passions to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for everyone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9427\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9427\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2.jpg 1486w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/03\/DSC01962-2-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stephen Hinkle (left) and Bernie Dickson (right) listen intently to an audience question.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The panel tackled the restrictive nature of academic curriculum&#8217;s expectations for autistic students that often begin a lifelong process of limiting their ability to explore personal interests. Hinkle noted that his own experience of not being taught how to dance ultimately showed him the importance of advocacy, highlighting the broader issue of inadequate advocacy and support for autistic persons to have the opportunity to try something they are interested in. The panel concluded with a call to action, urging attendees to advocate for a shift towards recognizing and nurturing the unique identities and talents of autistic individuals, thereby enriching society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The panel underscored the ongoing need to broaden our understanding and acceptance of autism from various perspectives. Dickson emphasized the need to allow autistic individuals to shape these conversations and encouraged continued advocacy for hearing autistic voices. It is essential to continue fostering these conversations with autistic persons to promote and contribute a deeper, more inclusive understanding of how to support their needs on our campus and worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.chapman.edu\/library_event_videos\/10\/\">here<\/a> to watch the recording of this panel discussion on the Chapman University Digital Commons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Promoting the Creation of an Inclusive Environment &#8211; Supporting Autistic Persons As They Unlock Their Gifts, Talents, and 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