Seventy-five Years Looking for Answers
byby Pamela Urfer (commentary by Kimberly Gerry-Tucker after) Not much was known about Autism in 1942, the year I was born. Nor in 1952,…
Females and Autism
Looking for a diagnosis: my art and savant syndrome
byBy Stephie King I was going stir crazy as usual. I needed an outlet. My modus operandi was to be emotional while having no…
Autistic and Pregnant
byBy Carly Ott Today marks 20 weeks, the halfway point in my pregnancy. I had all but given up my dream of being a…
Are There Any Rational Objections to An Aspie Agnostic Jew Wearing a Niqab or Burqa to Her Son’s Wedding to a Catholic?
byI want to wear a Niqab or Burqa to my son’s wedding…the wedding notices specify no dress code. Editor’s Note: This is a true…
Selective Mutism: being quiet doesn’t mean I have nothing to say #MentalHealthMonth
byI often imagine words in fancy fonts swirling out of my mouth only to fall on the floor unheard. So many misconceptions about selective…
Women and Autism: At age 29 I received an autism diagnosis
byThe sad truth is that women, particularly undiagnosed, on the spectrum are at risk for various comorbidities like major depressive disorder, eating disorders, sexual…
The Art of Autism honors 21 women on the #autism spectrum #Womensweek
byThis week The Art of Autism is featuring 21 autistic women who are making a difference. This is part 3 of a 3-part series….
The Art of Autism honors 21 women on the Autism Spectrum #WomensDay
byMarch is Women’s History Month. This week The Art of Autism is featuring 21 women on the autism spectrum who are making a difference….