Readers of this now mostly silent blog will know that
Squawkers McCaw is an ambassador of Autism Acceptance. Since 2007, the
animatronic parrot has accompanied me to work, speaking engagements, meals “in
the community” and pretty much anywhere else I go. Sometimes we talk about
autism, but I like even better the times we just are what we are. Squawkers is
all about making the world a more friendly place for the neurodivergent.
Of course there is only one Squawkers McCaw. But now you
have the opportunity to adopt a parrot like Squawkers who is looking for a
home. If you are the winner of the Square 8/Squawkers McCaw Autism Acceptance Challenge, the
bird you receive will look just like Squawkers (only much, much more gently
loved) and will come with his own perch and remote control. This bird talks,
squawks, sings and dances, and can learn to converse with you or tell anyone
who will listen that autism is not a tragedy.
This is how it will work: During the month of April, no fewer than 20 posts will appear at Square 8. Each post will contain a
challenge, something you can do to promote acceptance of autism and autistic
people. Some will be very easy, like
watching and sharing a video or commenting on another site where Autism
Acceptance is being promoted. Other challenges will be more difficult.
To participate, leave a comment whenever you have accepted a
challenge. Let other readers know how it went or what you did to fulfill the
mission. You will score one point for each challenge you complete. To be
counted, you must leave a meaningful comment (not “I did this thing and I hope
I win” but something to demonstrate that you thought about the challenge or
helped someone see autism differently.)
The winner will be the person who completes the most challenges.
In case of a tie, a tie breaking question will be posted, with the parrot going
to the best response. Yes, that’s subjective. The first challenge will be
posted early because it requires a little preparation. Look for the first
challenge here in the next couple of days.
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Squawkers in his younger years with fruit and flowers |
Challenge 1: Show Your True Colors
Challenge 5: Slow Down
Challenge 6: Work on This
Challenge 7: Support Autistic Bloggers
Challenge 8: Responding to Stuff
Challenge 9: What Will You Do?
Challenge 10: Turn it Down
Challenge 11: Choose Your Own Challenge
Challenge 12: Public Displays of Autism
Challenge 13:Explore the Archives
Challenge 14: (Neuro)Queer the Conversation
Challenge 15: What's Your Squawkers McCaw?
Challenge 16: Ask and Autistic
Challenge 7: Support Autistic Bloggers
Challenge 8: Responding to Stuff
Challenge 9: What Will You Do?
Challenge 10: Turn it Down
Challenge 11: Choose Your Own Challenge
Challenge 12: Public Displays of Autism
Challenge 13:Explore the Archives
Challenge 14: (Neuro)Queer the Conversation
Challenge 15: What's Your Squawkers McCaw?
Challenge 16: Ask and Autistic
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