Amanda LaMunyon on Megyn Kelly Today show
byHow painting unlocked one woman’s ability as a savant. Congratulations to Amanda LaMunyon who on the Megyn Kelly show this morning! Here’s the video…
Females and Autism
I never thought of myself as weird
byAs an autistic person myself, I do not take being verbal for granted and I understand how powerful writing can be to express oneself….
Art is not a crime
byBy Kimberly Gerry Tucker Someone once told me, “I don’t understand your poetry! What is the meaning?!” I had to contemplate that before I…
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,…
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…