I Cried When Lacey Left the Band Flyleaf
by“I’ve always had pretty intense special interests, often kept secret, but Flyleaf was one of the very few that seemed socially acceptable.” By Miya…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Autistic Playwright Matteo Esposito Brings A Unique Perspective to his Plays
byMy name is Matteo Esposito. I’m am a playwright with autism. I live in a beautiful country called Canada and am the oldest of…
Ashan Fernando, City of Toronto Councillor Ward 25, a Voice for the Disability and Mental Health Community
by“As a public representative I will speak very loudly for our most vulnerable people with mental/physical disabilities and our seniors in our community.” Ashan…
QUEEROES: From Glitter and Pompoms to Head Wraps and Jockstraps
byBy Steven Bereznai During the first COVID lockdown, I really struggled because I was cut off from the organized weekly social outlets I had…
I’m smart, I promise.
byBy Kaelynn Partlow As someone diagnosed with autism, I have always had “intense” or “obsessive” interests in different subject areas. As someone who is…
Autistic Children Don’t Need to Work on Resilience; Neurotypical People May Need to Work on Empathy
byResilience is a key strength for autistic people. By Catherine Londero I was once told by a preschool assistant that “your son needs to…
Dear Evan Hansen: A Compelling Musical that Relates to Neurodiversity and Social Anxiety
byBy Nils Skudra One of the most compelling musical films that relates to neurodiversity and social anxiety is Dear Evan Hansen, a 2021 adaptation…
How I Learned to Take Healthy Risks
by“You are always one decision away from a totally different life.” Author Unknown By Ron Sandison As a young adult with autism I often…