The Importance of Autistic Headcanons
By Dana Trick In my last blog post I wrote about how the representation of autism and characters with autism are mostly poorly done…
Music with an Autistic Perception
Following rules and rituals I create unique compositions. By Roland Bühlmann My music follows certain, partly unconscious rules. Following rules and rituals is typical…
Letting Go is Difficult But Allows Us To Grow
It’s not weird that I’m not so good at letting go, because holding on is what I’ve always done. Letting go is new. And…
The King’s Speech conveys a Profound Message of Personal Growth and Empowerment
By Nils Skudra One film that I have been moved to watch numerous times is Tom Hooper’s The King’s Speech, a 2010 biographical depiction…
The Dueling Manifestation of a Dual Diagnosis
By Joel Ashton-Fogle Duel Diagnosis No, this is not a miss-spelling! For every day is a battle; a combat between symptoms, treatments for them,…
The Heartbreak and Shame of Pretending to be “Normal” in A Neurotypical World
By Alice It’s going to be ok. I’m going to be ok. It’s just 8 hours. I’m going to be normal. But I’m not….
Rudy on Duty: How I Advocated for my Pet to Become An Emotional Support Dog
Rudy reminds me of the simple things in life like a good meal. No matter what we have for dinner, Rudy is under the…
The Art of Autism Mourns the Passing of Dr. Darold Treffert
“The remarkable abilities of the artist with autism surface because of their autism, not in spite of it.” Darold Treffert, M.D. The Art of…