An Educator speaks: change the approach; not the kid
By Ramy Mahmoud In my 10 years of teaching ninth grade, I, as have many of my colleagues, struggled with a certain category of…
Looking for Neologisms for Neurology
I would like to rephrase Dr. Stephen Shore’s statement “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” to become…
An Autistic perspective: deep pressure and primal memory
By Debbie Denenburg Over the course of decades I have learned many coping strategies for all kinds of emotional situations which those of us…
What would you choose? big money or big dreams?
Maybe you are also looking for answers, hoping to find meaningful work or feel happier. I found that it has been helpful to ask…
The studio that autism built
By Jack Gunthridge I grew up not knowing I was on the autism spectrum. I knew I was a little bit different than everybody…
Anjana’s Christmas Tale
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clarina. It was Christmas time .She decorated the Christmas tree. So, Clairina thought that Santa…
My story: the colors of autism
I have in fact, a fully functioning left brain controlling amazing insight, humor, compassion, and indescribable charm. I have in fact, a fully functioning…
An Autistic Perspective: Top tips for what to do and what not to do for ASD kids and teens!
There are times when caregivers, family members or total strangers speak up before we have answered the question ourselves. While we are trying hard…