Mikhaela Ackerman: Paving the way for others on the Autism Spectrum
Either go out the back door and no one will ever know what you’ve been through and live a normal life, or go out…
How to manage sensory overload during the holidays
By Tina Fletcher The hallmarks of the holiday season — holiday twinkle lights, carolers, the aroma of a large home-cooked meal — can be…
Amazing Artist uses Tens of Thousands of Legos to create Masterpieces
Joseph Kraham, aka “OneBrickAtATimeLego” has used over 1 million Lego pieces to create his unique art. By Joseph Kraham I am an engineering artist…
Movie Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon challenges our Perceptions about Disabilities
There is a prevalent perception that people with Down Syndrome in particular are inhibited from being able to attend college, live independently or work…
9 Great Teeter-Totter Brains With The Brilliance/Quirk Balance #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Kimberly Gerry-Tucker looks at famous people in history who had differently wired brains. October is Disability History and Awareness Month. Research by scientists at…
My Apology to my Wife for not Accepting my Son’s Autism Diagnosis
The greatest harm in this world is caused by lack of love, understanding and positive attention. By Kamran Amiri Our beloved 4.5-year-old son is…
Self-taught artist Carl Parker: Life in Paint
By Carl Parker I was born in New Brunswick, Canada in June, 1970, and from as far back as I can remember the question…
Does Kindness Really Exist?
It only takes one person to make a difference. By Ryan Smoluk I’m not a very sociable guy. Maybe that’s part of my autism…