What it’s like to experience a meltdown

March 22, 2019 May 27, 2019

What it’s like to experience a meltdown

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By Kaelynn Partlow Often those of us on the autism spectrum do things that neurotypical people have difficulty understanding. To outsiders, autistic behavior can…

March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019

On balancing fantasy and reality with an autistic mind

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By Baylie Nixon I was originally going to write this article before I left for a trip my friend, family and I planned this…

March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019

Autism and brain spasms and out of body moments

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It’s like a cloud of electricity is filling my brain and then slowly explodes inside my head. By Austin John Jones My experience with…

March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019

Women are Phenomenal

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Art of Autism Board member Kimberly Gerry-Tucker shares poetry and art honoring women. March is Women’s History Month. By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker (Artwork: Kimberly Gerry-Tucker)…

March 11, 2019 March 11, 2019

How Temple Grandin inspired me after receiving an autism diagnosis

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Dr. Grandin taught me that I did not need to blame, shame, or hate myself just because I was different. By Wendi E. Powers…

March 6, 2019 March 6, 2019

A review of the movie Shine

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“Shine’s” depiction of David Helfgott’s passionate pursuit and achievement of success as a pianist in spite of his severe mental challenges sends an uplifting…

March 5, 2019 May 27, 2019

Understanding the spectrum – a comic strip explanation

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By Rebecca Burgess For version in Spanish click here.. French version click here. German version click here (edited by Julia Seidel and Erik) For…

February 18, 2019 February 18, 2019

Witnessing tree spirits

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By Steve Staniek The forest has always been my spiritual home where I could feel safe and free. Perhaps it was my exposure to…