#ActuallyAutistic Perspective

Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.

Moontain "The Path of LIfe"

October 16, 2019 October 16, 2019

Moontain: The Path of Life

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My interpretation of my drawing “The Path of Life.” I’m curious to hear about yours. By Moontain Once an artwork is done, I like…

Jackson smiling

October 14, 2019 October 14, 2019

When Your Dog is on the Spectrum

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By Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra Although our Bichon Frise, Jackson, has never been formally diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it has become increasingly…

Tom Iland Batman

October 9, 2019 October 9, 2019

“Competently Communicating Autism” speech nabs Tom Iland a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation

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Congratulations to Art of Autism board member Tom Iland for achieving highly competitive Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation. By Tom Iland I joined Toastmasters International…

Brain Header

October 7, 2019 October 7, 2019

Autism Acceptance is not only about April

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By Robert Shmus As many of you know, the month of April is Autism Awareness Month, but I think each day of the year…

Malcolm Wang

October 2, 2019 October 2, 2019

Dignity of Risk

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By Malcolm Wang This last summer the Art of Autism posted on Facebook about wanting an artist with autism to write a blog about…

Kimberly Gerry-Tucker

September 30, 2019 October 6, 2019

The Autistic Mime: Faking Normal or “Masking”

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The Art of Autism PRESENTS “Mime Project: Masking” By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I challenge you to 8 minutes of silence. In today’s fast paced world,…

Kim Tucker

September 24, 2019 September 24, 2019

Finding My “Normal”

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By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker With kids returning to school, my early experiences come to mind and so does the longing for kids to be allowed…

William J. DeYonker

September 23, 2019 September 23, 2019

William J. DeYonker: Three-time Billiard Trick Shot Master Champion

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“If you can’t find someone who brightens up your day, then be that person who brightens up everyone’s day.” William “The Gentleman” DeYonker By…