The Road To Autistic Empowerment
By Dan L. Edmunds, PH.D. They said to persevere. I began to perseverate. They discouraged me. Be joyful they said. I flapped my hands…
What Art and Fatherhood have Taught me about Autism
By Dennis Procopio “Dennis, please just get in the f***ing car.” This was my mother, pleading with her 9-year-old son to sit in a…
The Father Allows us to look at Dementia through the Eyes of Anthony Hopkins’ Character
The Father was nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture and best actor. By Nils Skudra Last night I had the opportunity to…
Meet Zach Stehle: Autistic Tik Tok Influencer
My name is Zach Stehle. I am 22 and I have autism. In the past month, I have also received over 15 million views…
The Voice of Silence
By Na’Imah Todd, DVM I speak in silence, but language is my story. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a prodigy is defined as “a…
My “Autism Is Showing” Moments
By Kaelynn Partlow I am 24 years old and I am diagnosed with “high-functioning autism.” There is a broad misconception in the autism community…
A Poem About My Friend Theo
My Friend Theo By Scott Lentine He jumps for joy when you open the door Very happy and delighted to see you Doing a…
Meet Oyster Shell Artist Kit Oz
By Kit Oz I started painting oyster shells last year, as a lark. I’d seem some Dutch oyster shells painted with blue and white…