Stress: How I Increase My Capacity or “Spoons”
byI feel tired, numb and tense. My head hurts and everything seems too much. By now I recognise these symptoms: I have stress! But…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Why are Autistic People Forced to Accommodate the Neurotypical Culture?
byReflections on my experience with accessibility in an apprenticeship theatre program at Williamstown By Anton Spivack In 2009, one of my writing mentors suggested…
Children of A Lesser God: Authentic Representation in Deaf Community
byA movie review of the 1986 film Children of A Lesser God By Nils Skudra This weekend I had the opportunity to watch Children…
When I Just Can’t Create
byArt has been my friend, and given me a great sense of accomplishment in spite of the fact that I cannot keep a job…
My Journey from Suicidal Thoughts, Hospitalization and Depression to so much HOPE
byThe rate of suicide among autistic people is three times higher than the typical population. Autistic females as well as people with additional psychiatric…
How Neurodiversity Empowers Actress Naomi Rubin, Co-star of Atypical Seasons 2 and 3
byNaomi Rubin from Atypical Seasons 2 and 3 co-starred this holiday season in It’s a Wonderful Life’s table read which can be purchased at…
Inspired Artwork: The Birthing of the Canadian Phoenix
byBy Steve Staniek We had retired from the constant noise of the big city to a quiet place in the country we called High…
Award Winning Film My Left Foot (1989) Worthy of a Rewatch
byAcademy-award nominated My Left Foot (1989) garnered a best actor Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis who portrays author and artist Christy Brown and a best…