Why Uncertainty Makes me Anxious
bySome things that have helped me with uncertainty and anxiety are below. By Aaron Bouma If you’re like me, an autistic adult that is…
Mental Health
Autistic Diagnosis: A Poem
byBy Dana Trick Autistic Diagnosis The explanation of My life. The reasoning of My weirdness. The justification for My getting help. The solution of…
How I Overcame the Challenges of Autism and Mental Illness: Graduated from College, Found Meaningful Employment and Lasting Friendships
byI find that parents or families of autistic children wonder if things will ever change. I want to share with parents and families that…
Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Autism and Mental Health Diagnoses
by“The question is not what you look at but what you see’’ Henry David Thoreau By Laura Brind Current data tells us that approximately…
Diary of a Depressed Aspie
byBy Jessica Resnick My depression has dragged on for months now. I wonder what it would be like to feel the warmth of happiness….
5 Ways Yoga Helps Me as an Autistic Woman
byYoga can help bridge the gap between calm and chaotic; it can help give Aspies a spiritual foundation we can take with us out…
The Dueling Manifestation of a Dual Diagnosis
byBy Joel Ashton-Fogle Duel Diagnosis No, this is not a miss-spelling! For every day is a battle; a combat between symptoms, treatments for them,…
Rudy on Duty: How I Advocated for my Pet to Become An Emotional Support Dog
byRudy reminds me of the simple things in life like a good meal. No matter what we have for dinner, Rudy is under the…