Does the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger have Autism or ADHD?
By Nils Skudra As a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I always enjoy watching scenes from the films or reading excerpts from the…
How The Ukrainian War has Affected Me as An Autistic Person Who Studies Military Conflicts
By Aaron Bouma As an autistic that studies conflicts around the world I have been monitoring the situation in Ukraine for a long time….
Meet Krysia Waldock: Autistic PhD Candidate Who Is Helping Religious Institutions Better Include Those with Disabilities
“Many churches attempt to make accommodations for individuals with disabilities that does not necessarily mean that people with disabilities are included in the life…
What does supporting an Autistic Person Mean?
By Kaelynn Partlow Autism advocates talk a lot about how we need to “support” people on the spectrum. But when we say “autistic people…
Respect Autistic Boundaries and Triggers
We understand when people are distressed. I can smell the endorphins. By John Testore I suffer for others and I’m always misunderstood for that….
The Art of Autism mourns the passing of Lois Curtis: Artist and Disability Advocate
The Art of Autism mourns the loss of Lois Curtis in November 2022. Lois Curtis was an African American artist with intellectual and developmental…
Film Review of Tommy! The Dreams I Keep Inside Me
Sixty-year old Tommy Onorato doesn’t let his age or autism diagnosis inhibit him from pursuing his passion of being a jazz singer with a…
Poetry: Change Your Perception
By Dan L. Edmunds, PH.D. What is wrong with that boy? He does not really express joy He flaps his arms and lets out…