Autism Advocacy Interrupted

Reclaiming Autism Advocacy from Disruption and Division

COMING
SUMMER
2025

AUTHOR BIO

Jeanetta Bryant is a devoted mother, author, speaker, and founder of Abilities Workshop, Inc., a nonprofit supporting families of children with special needs. Inspired by her daughter Lindsey’s journey with autism, Jeanetta empowers others through workshops, media, and now her latest book, Autism Advocacy Interrupted, which offers a bold, unifying perspective on navigating the spectrum.

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SYNOPSIS

Autism Advocacy Interrupted is a courageous and compassionate exploration of the fractured landscape of Autism advocacy. Jeanetta Bryant, a mother and advocate who has walked the path firsthand, lifts the veil on the chaos that too often defines the conversation: infighting, ego-driven agendas, and fragmented messaging that leave families overwhelmed and unsupported.

With piercing insight and emotional honesty, Bryant introduces readers to four distinct types of advocates—Revolutionists, Trailblazers, Mavericks, and Disruptors—each with their own voice, motive, and impact. She invites us to question who we’re following, why their message matters, and whether the current noise is serving the very people we claim to fight for.

This isn’t just a book—it’s a rallying cry. A call to pause, reflect, and realign. Autism Advocacy Interrupted challenges parents, professionals, and policymakers to trade division for unity, volume for vision, and personal agendas for purpose. It dares us to champion what truly matters: the well-being, dignity, and future of those on the spectrum.

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Email us: Office@AbilitiesWorkshop.com
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Connect with the author: Jeanetta Bryant on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jeanetta-bryant-abilities)
Published by Lone Heron Publishing

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WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

For Parents
If you're walking the Autism journey—uncertain, exhausted, and fiercely determined—this book is for you. Alongside Jeanetta’s voice, you'll find raw, honest stories from fellow parents who’ve lived through the chaos, the confusion, and the breakthroughs. Their firsthand journeys will remind you that you're not alone—and that there’s a better way forward.

For Educators & Therapists
You see the daily realities behind the diagnosis. You understand the weight of expectations, both spoken and unspoken. This book offers more than theory—it shares lived experiences and insights that can help you engage more deeply and compassionately with the families you serve.

For Policymakers & Nonprofits
Behind every policy or program are real families, real struggles, and real opportunities for impact. Autism Advocacy Interrupted offers a front-row seat to their stories—an unfiltered look at what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change to build a system that serves people, not politics.

For Advocates Searching for Clarity
If you’ve ever questioned your role in the noise, this book is your reset. Through the voices of contributors who’ve battled burnout, division, and disillusionment, you’ll find perspective, encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s not about being the loudest—it’s about being effective.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Autism Advocacy Interrupted invites readers on a transformative journey into the heart of a movement that has lost its way. Amid the noise, division, and passion, something essential has been overlooked — the people at the center of it all. This book doesn’t just examine the challenges in the autism advocacy space; it reframes them.

Through raw honesty, lived experiences, and a deeply compassionate lens, readers are introduced to a framework that sheds new light on how we engage, lead, and fight for what matters. With powerful contributor stories and thought-provoking insight, this book offers a brave new roadmap — not to choose sides, but to elevate purpose.

Meet the Four Advocate Archetypes

You’ll discover four distinct voices shaping the autism movement — some loud, some quiet, all driven by love, survival, or justice. Each offers a unique perspective and role. Understanding them might just change how you show up.

Key Takeaways Include:

A new way to decode advocacy personalities and motivations
Real-world stories that resonate beyond diagnosis or title
Surprising truths about why conflict often erupts within the community
Practical tools to lead with grace, even in disagreement
A renewed call to unity — grounded not in sameness, but shared hope

This isn’t just a book. It’s a mirror, a guide, and a rally cry to do better — together.