How to manage sensory overload during the holidays
byBy Tina Fletcher The hallmarks of the holiday season — holiday twinkle lights, carolers, the aroma of a large home-cooked meal — can be…
Mental Health
Accepting My Autism has been a Process
byEven though I’m diagnosed with autism, I wasn’t allowed to be autistic. By Dana Trick In my late teen and early adult years, I…
How to keep the Bullies at Bay for those on the Autism Spectrum
byI was bullied by other kids, teachers and faculty, my own family at times and bosses and yet I couldn’t communicate what was happening…
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…
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…
From fixating to living
byBy Travis Breeding What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time I was beginning a journey of transformation. Part of having…
What it’s like to experience a meltdown
byBy Kaelynn Partlow Often those of us on the autism spectrum do things that neurotypical people have difficulty understanding. To outsiders, autistic behavior can…
On balancing fantasy and reality with an autistic mind
byBy Baylie Nixon I was originally going to write this article before I left for a trip my friend, family and I planned this…