Ode to Obie, My Chosen Great-Grandfather

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, PoetryFebruary 7, 2023<February 7, 2023

Ode to Obie, My Chosen Great-Grandfather

By Nils Skudra This poem is dedicated to Obie Nash, a very close friend of mine in California who served in World War II…

AutisticsofColor, Black History MonthFebruary 4, 2023<February 4, 2023

7 Black Icons Honored by Autistic Artist Ronaldo Byrd for Black History Month

The Art of Autism asked artist Ronaldo Byrd to share some portraits of people he admires for Black History Month. Ida B. Wells was…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, AutisticsofColor, Black History MonthFebruary 1, 2023<March 2, 2023

Black, Autistic, Southern, Elder, Femme

By Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti In 2019, six months before turning 63; it was confirmed that I’m autistic. I was different from everyone else, without knowing…

AutisticsofColor, Black History MonthJanuary 31, 2023<February 1, 2023

30 Black Autistic People You May Want to Know About

The Art of Autism celebrates black autistic influencers (Black History Month). If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment…

#ActuallyAutistic PerspectiveJanuary 27, 2023<January 27, 2023

Five Ways to Tame Sensory Meltdowns or what I call my “Honey Badger Moments”

“A meltdown is a highjack of our emotions.” Ron Sandison By Ron Sandison Most neurotypicals pay little attention to their sensory processing. When you…