Childhood Education and Trauma with Undiagnosed Autism
byBy Frank Sterle Jr As a boy with an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum disorder, my grade 2 teacher was the first and most formidably abusive…
Mental Health
Don’t Let The Mask Slip
byBy Robbie Janzen Autistic, aspie, neurodivergent On one hand, I don’t want these words to define me On the other hand, I know that…
Rest is a fine medicine
byBy Martine Mussies 7 Types of Rest for Neurodivergent People Rest is essential for everyone, but it is especially important for neurodiverse people. Non-neurotypicals…
Autism is Human
byBy Jack Pemment There are two things that can severely determine a person’s social fate: A criminal verdict and a mental health diagnosis. Regardless…
Embracing Authenticity: Coming Out as a Neurodiverse Transgender Parent
byby Kris McElroy My journey to coming out as a neurodiverse transgender parent was a rollercoaster of self-discovery, courage, and vulnerability. Navigating the complexities…
9 Reasons to Embrace Autistic Wandering
byBy Rose Ernst at The Autistic Traveler I grew up in the woods in rural Alaska. Back in the late 1970s, children weren’t as…
My Story of Autism and Addiction
byBy Amanda Porche For as long as I can recall I have always felt like and outsider. I believed that I was this deep,…
What Autistic Pride Tells Me When I Look In The Mirror
byBy Kris McElroy I wish I could say I go into Autism Awareness Month with joy and excitement. Instead when April 1 hits I…