My unconventional autistic perspective
byIt took a while to recognize my freedom from cultural conditioning as a high value benefit that supports my up spiral of independent sovereignty….
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
Diversity represented in dolls (a positive step toward eradicating Stepfordian world-views)
byBy Kimberly Gerry-Tucker The word ‘tomboy’ was never in my vocabulary. I adored climbing boulders, collecting rocks, studying insects, and sitting in mud puddles…
How online tests helped me get an autism diagnosis
byI’m Margaux. I was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Growing up, I loved to read books, write and make art. I…
A review of the movie Adam – now streaming on Netflix and Amazon
byThe ability of an individual on the autism spectrum to have a successful romantic relationship with a neurotypical individual is a profound theme that…
How colleges can better welcome autistic students
byBy Clara Joy Gibson When I was diagnosed with autism, at 13, at first I didn’t think anything had changed. I was still the…
An “autistic grinch” may be protecting a big heart
byby W.E.Powers My brothers insisted on opening the presents before we took off for our Christmas out of state. Naturally, it was not Christmas…
Spotlight on autistic street dancer Ollie V
byOllie was mock and ridiculed and had a low self-esteem until he joined the dance group Street Factory. Ollie’s message is never give up….
Aspie Aphorisms – Part 1
byAphorism: “a pithy observation that contains a general truth,” such as “birds of a feather flock together.” Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, epigram By…