#ActuallyAutistic Perspective

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

August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020

Art in the Time of Corona

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By Ryan Smoluk I would really like a slice if normal right now. In some strange way I think I am more prepared to…

August 10, 2020 August 10, 2020

My Love of Nature, Caught in Thyme

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As an arguably too thought-full neurodiverse adult I do wonder how much of our current crises are the direct results of children not having…

August 8, 2020 August 8, 2020

Autistic Artist’s Metal Art Connects Her to Nature

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By April Griffin My metal art is usually focused on syngery of life in the forest. I love nature and I connect to it…

August 5, 2020 August 6, 2020

Why I No Longer Use the Puzzle Piece in My Jewelry Creations

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The puzzle piece is becoming more and more stigmatized in the autistic community, and I completely understand why. As the symbol becomes more known…

August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020

Autistic Artist Malachi Inspired by Comic Book Art and Animated Films

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By Malachi Schmidt I am inspired by comic book art and animated films like “into the spiderverse” and other artist’s work, like Van Gogh…

July 28, 2020 July 30, 2020

Is Hollywood’s Obsession with the Disabled Genuine?

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Hollywood likes to give Oscars to actors who give dedicated performances of people who are challenged physically or mentally; but they show hesitation when…

July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020

Did Ulysses S. Grant have Asperger’s Syndrome?

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It is … essential that people learn the complete history of Grant’s life so that they may have a more informed and nuanced understanding…

July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020

Tips for Putting Your Best Foot Forward in Job Interviews

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Creativity is in most Autistics blood, but there are still barriers to finding employment and entering the work force. By Aaron Bouma Living in…