Leanne’s perspective – it’s time to recognize us
byDisability History week is in October. October is also Disability Employment Month Disability history is important because it’s my history. It’s something that I…
Females and Autism
Breaking out: my autism story
byby Leanne Libas, Age 18 We all are defined by labels. “You’re this. You’re that. You’re… .” Labels can be both a blessing and…
The hands of an artist – the hands of a golfer
byReflections on golf, creativity and the magic of being By Claudia Mazzucco ”Golf gives you an insight into human nature, your own as well…
Claudia speaks: what I learned from Tom Cruise, Oliver Sacks, Temple Grandin and Albert Einstein
byI learned from Einstein three things: one must not try to change one’s thinking process; one may use any external device to help the…
Jennifer O’Toole: The Sisterhood of the Spectrum
byThe following is an excerpt from Jennifer O’Toole’s upcoming 6th book, The Sisterhood of the Spectrum: An Asperger Chick’s Guide to Life Girls are…
Jane Strauss speaks to passing – denying one’s identity and the damage it does
byI often wonder how children brought up with the emphasis on fitting in even survive, why they are not crushed by the weight of…
Rosemary Stephens self-discovery through art
byBy Debra Hosseini “It’s about pushing boundaries and experimenting for me, just like in real life to get a better outcome.” Rosemary Stephens from…
Dani Bowman: My experience at Comic Con
byHi, my name’s Dani Bowman, I am a 17 year old high school girl with autism. I also have my own animation and illustration…