In this episode of The Autistic Advocacy, Matt Lowry, LPP reads his original story The Legend of Autistica—a mythic tale that serves as an origin story for Autistic culture. Though written for children, its themes resonate deeply with teens and adults too.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

• The empire of Nero Typicles, where citizens are forced to mask their true selves and follow “Always Behave Always” (a metaphor for ABA).
• Clay masks with fixed smiles representing the exhausting demand to perform normalcy.
• The rise of Autismix, an Autistic warrior who, with the help of a dragon named Thundercore, leads a rebellion for authenticity and acceptance.
• The creation of Autistica, a land where neurodiversity is embraced and celebrated.
• Reflections on authentic self-expression, community, and shifting from the pathology model to cultural pride.

Resources:

The Legend of Autistica on Matt’s website.

Related Episodes:

Dimensions of Autistic Culture

Trains are Autistic

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