The Voice of Silence
byBy 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…
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Catch and Release: a Poem about My Stay in a Mental Health Facility
byThis poem was written about my recent stay in mental health facility where I was admitted due to a meltdown. Miranda Wallace Ireland Catch…
What Autistic Pride Tells Me When I Look In The Mirror
byBy Kris McElroy I wish I could say I go into Autism Awareness Month with joy and excitement. Instead when April 1 hits I…
The Autistic Muslim Experience
byYou might not know this but being autistic means we’re sensitive to lights and noise. Sensitive might be too light of a word. Try:…
7 Tips for Dealing with Sensory Overload from an Autistic Dad
byBy Kris McElroy If someone would have asked me to rate my anxiety and excitement on a scale of 1-10 when I found out…
Black History Month: My Mother Stands
byThe Art of Autism kicks off Black History Month 2022 with a poem by Art of Autism board member Angela Weddle. Do you have…
Dismantling the Negative Messages that I have Internalized About Myself
byBy Kris McElroy I found out I was autistic when I was 30 years old after over two decades of misdiagnoses, misunderstandings, and maltreatment….
#ActuallyAutistic Voices Input Requested for New Book
byBy Suzanna Chen (she/they pronouns) I proudly identify as Autistic. I am reaching out to you as a member of Detester Magazine, a non-profit…