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…
I Wrote A One-Woman Play About Autism called The power of O
By Olivia Nguyen I am 27 years old, and I am from Fairfax Virginia. I am actor, playwright and educator, and I am currently…
I Cried When Lacey Left the Band Flyleaf
“I’ve always had pretty intense special interests, often kept secret, but Flyleaf was one of the very few that seemed socially acceptable.” By Miya…
Autistic Playwright Matteo Esposito Brings A Unique Perspective to his Plays
My name is Matteo Esposito. I’m am a playwright with autism. I live in a beautiful country called Canada and am the oldest of…
Ashan Fernando, City of Toronto Councillor Ward 25, a Voice for the Disability and Mental Health Community
“As a public representative I will speak very loudly for our most vulnerable people with mental/physical disabilities and our seniors in our community.” Ashan…
QUEEROES: From Glitter and Pompoms to Head Wraps and Jockstraps
By Steven Bereznai During the first COVID lockdown, I really struggled because I was cut off from the organized weekly social outlets I had…
I’m smart, I promise.
By Kaelynn Partlow As someone diagnosed with autism, I have always had “intense” or “obsessive” interests in different subject areas. As someone who is…
Autistic Children Don’t Need to Work on Resilience; Neurotypical People May Need to Work on Empathy
Resilience is a key strength for autistic people. By Catherine Londero I was once told by a preschool assistant that “your son needs to…