Since she took the helm in 2017, she has made ASAN a vital part of progressive political coalitions. Bascom is the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the largest nonprofit in the United States operated entirely by and for autistic people. Still, Bascom has had an outsized impact on the modern neurodiversity movement, responsible for leading autistic advocacy and political organizing at a national level. I don’t like things being about me,” she told The 19th. “In high school, I was a theater kid, but I primarily did stage managing. Autism can make speaking difficult or draining for some, Bascom said. This is somewhat by design - she prefers not to be interviewed. You won’t see Julia Bascom in most Autism Acceptance Month coverage or any major ad campaigns. Many articles will highlight autism hiring initiatives or, increasingly, famous people who are autistic themselves. April is Autism Acceptance Month, marked by hashtags, charity fundraising and celebrity parent interviews.
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