College and #Asperger’s
By Karra Barber-Wada Just received an acceptance notice from San Francisco State University in the mail. Registration Day. “Ok, everything you need is in…
My brother; my friend
I can honestly say I was never so happy to be sworn at as the time I was when Joe typed on his Ipad…
So – reflections on being #aspie as a self-employed artist
By James W. Cook So I get forgetful and sometimes easily distracted, and there are the things I have no control over. Considering being…
All Autism wedding will make history in San Diego
“This event blows the myths about relationships and intimacy regarding people on the autism spectrum out of the water, ” Dr. Stephen Mark Shore,…
French autistic artist Lucile, age 13, part of international art exhibit in Beijing
Every day Lucile creates between 50 and 200 drawings, always with a black pen. By Debra Muzikar The first thing one sees when looking…
Autism death and empathy
by LeeAndra Chergey There is no perfect way to talk to anyone about death. Everyone feels, processes, and handles it differently, as if grief…
Breaking out: my autism story
by Leanne Libas, Age 18 We all are defined by labels. “You’re this. You’re that. You’re… .” Labels can be both a blessing and…
Autism and writing: how to teach your child to write
by Jessica Millis Research has shown that students with autism experience specific challenges regarding the learning process. Learning to write is a critical skill…