This site is for those on the Autistic Spectrum, and those who care about them. We welcome anyone interested in achieving a neurodiverse world, where we and our children will be accepted for the valuable human beings we certainly are.

We believe that Autistics deserve to have every resource and opportunity to live productive, exciting, fulfilling lives. Our goal is to collect as much valuable information and discussion as we can, in order to help make this happen.

We are also dedicated to the principle that Autism is not a disease to be cured. We are as we were made, and the fact that we process and experience the world differently does not make us broken, disabled, or diseased. Life is harder for some than others, and Autistics are apt to have it harder than most, but that doesn’t make them worthless or pitiful. It simply means they may need a hand from time to time. Humans have accomplished remarkable things before, and Autistics are as human as anyone - perhaps even more so.

Although the primary geographic focus of this site is around Central Iowa, all visitors are welcome. The first rule is that all visitors will be treated with respect, and the expectation of personal responsibility. There is no case where abuse - of anyone - has helped our cause, and we can’t afford to allow it here.

As you can see, it is early days here. There are many hazards to navigate and resources to gather, and - hopefully - many suggestions to ponder. Please let us know, any way you like, what you think. We are here to build an Autistic Culture! Let us hear from you.

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Jeff Gitchel
Site Admin
perseveration.org
jeff@perseveration.org