How I create jewelry to promote neurodiversity and autism advocacy
byMay all neurologies be empowered to find their niche in the world. By Baylie Nixon This is my first public blog entry about being…
Females and Autism
The challenges of day trips
byWendy describes the challenges for someone on the autism spectrum for what many would call a simple outing. By Wendi E. Powers Going out…
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…
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…