The Gender Shift – those who self-identify as autistic are my sisters #IfYouIDYouAreAutistic2Me
Autistic people, diagnosed or not, are not here to prove themselves to you, me or anyone else by virtue of “how autistic they are.”…
Autistic people, diagnosed or not, are not here to prove themselves to you, me or anyone else by virtue of “how autistic they are.”…
I believe much of my misery was rooted in my perceived inability to make thoughtful, empowered and meaningful choices in my life—choices about my…
By Michelle Damiata Autism is not just a disability; Autism is something that requires understanding and empathy. Autism is a mental disability that affects…
When disability is cool and collectible, it may seem like recognition, but there is too much room for marginalization. By Angela Weddle After reading…
If all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…
Leah has an incredible talent to remember faces and names. “Her teacher once told me that Leah could be walking by a classroom, glance…
by Debra Muzikar In the last decade the world has changed dramatically. Today’s teens unlike prior generations have grown up with iphones, ear buds,…
Living Loud on Land and Sea By James Jagow I was born with high-functioning autism which impairs social functioning. Communication for me was a…