Impostor Syndrome: masking and problematic connections
byBy Katherine Valdoria I have always had a hard time “owning” labels. You know when you’re taking a class or participating in a workshop…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
The stigma of mental illness
byMay is Mental Health Awareness Month By Margaux Wosk It’s no secret: mental illness is still stigmatized. The discrimination is emotionally overwhelming. In my…
The Resonance of Books and Kindness
byBy Kimberly Gerry-Tucker Ever hear a voice and it reminds you of someone else’s voice? Someone long departed or otherwise gone from your life?…
Music – my best friend
byMusic has been a bridge for me to show who I really am to others. You can’t hear autism in music. Sound, melody, and…
Spring Break Hurts
byBy Wendi E. Powers My parents, brothers, and nieces live where I was born and raised in Florida. I left Florida in 1988 after…
An interview with nomad and wanderlust Katie Oswald
byBy Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Oswald, a self-described nomad with wanderlust. She is a world traveler, full of…
5 Tips for Medical Care Providers for People on the Autism Spectrum
byBy Kaelynn Partlow It’s estimated that 75% of people on the autism spectrum have a comorbid physical or psychiatric condition. These conditions can appear…
How to submit art to a public gallery
byMalcolm Wang breaks down the process of submitting to a public gallery in easy to implement steps. By Malcolm Wang This month I’m the…