“Mr. Christmas”: Anthony LaRocca’s art makes people happy

Artists, Autism and Holidays December 15, 2019 December 16, 2019

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“My autism inspires me to see beauty and gives me the will to Dream,” Anthony LaRocca By Debra Muzikar Anthony LaRocca, 29, started drawing…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Autism and Holidays December 14, 2019 December 19, 2019

5 tips for surviving the holiday season from an adult on the autism spectrum

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By Ron Sandison Many of my greatest memories are holiday related – the Christmas of 1982 when Santa placed under our tree a stuffed…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Autism and Holidays, Mental Health November 27, 2019 December 12, 2019

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Whether autistic or not holidays can be times of great stress. For those on the autism spectrum there are many more challenges. Below are…

Autism and Holidays, Mental Health November 11, 2019 November 22, 2019

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By Tina Fletcher The hallmarks of the holiday season — holiday twinkle lights, carolers, the aroma of a large home-cooked meal — can be…

Autism - General, Autism and Holidays December 5, 2017 November 20, 2018

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By Anjanee While the holiday period can be an exciting and exhilarating time for many, for those with autism it can be a slightly…

Art/Music, Autism and Holidays, Video December 23, 2016 November 20, 2018

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An Irish girl on the autism spectrum has given the world a gift with her version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Kayleigh Rodgers, a 10-year-old,…

Autism and Holidays, Parent Perspective December 10, 2016 November 20, 2018

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“As he was telling me how cold and hungry he was, I watched as he was unable to control his hands. It was like…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Artists, Autism and Holidays, AutisticsofColor, Creative Writing November 10, 2015 November 20, 2018

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Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clarina. It was Christmas time .She decorated the Christmas tree. So, Clairina thought that Santa…