Review of Annika
byBy Nils Skudra In recent weeks, I have begun watching the miniseries Annika, a Scottish crime drama revolving around Annika Stranhed (Nicola Walker), a…
Females and Autism
I’m smart, I promise.
byBy Kaelynn Partlow As someone diagnosed with autism, I have always had “intense” or “obsessive” interests in different subject areas. As someone who is…
My “Autism Is Showing” Moments
byBy Kaelynn Partlow I am 24 years old and I am diagnosed with “high-functioning autism.” There is a broad misconception in the autism community…
How My Autism Diagnosis and Self-Compassion Saved Me
byWhen I got my diagnosis of autism, it was like there was suddenly and explosive light that emerged in the darkness of all my…
When I Just Can’t Create
byArt has been my friend, and given me a great sense of accomplishment in spite of the fact that I cannot keep a job…
Don’t Let Your Autism Show
byI once was a girl with a dream to belong, to overcome, to change the story written for her. I once was that girl…
My Journey to Happiness has been a Challenge
byI am a blossoming flower. By Angela Chapes My childhood had many challenges and I wasn’t the happiest person. I wasn’t always kind or…
Letting Go is Difficult But Allows Us To Grow
byIt’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…