How the Civil War has influenced my life
byBy Nils Skudra I have been interested in the American Civil War from approximately five years old, and at this time I began to…
autism
When cute children grow up
by“I’ve noticed as Eric has aged, he is seen less and less as an actual person. Which is why he is no longer pitied….
The Autism Pastor: fear strips us of our humanity
by“We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt. By Lamar Hardwick Fear is a funny thing. It is not easily defined….
Eye contact: is it important?
byby Debra Muzikar “Kevin will use age-appropriate eye contact in (3 out of 4) verbal interactions with adults or peers in 4 trials as…
The Perspective Shift – living racialized autism the first anthology of its kind
byAll the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism, the first anthology of its kind – a call for donations by Lydia Brown…
The Autism Shift: the visibly invisible – autistic people of color
byI got it. You had to be tough to be black. There was no crying, no picky eating, none of this I can’t look…
How music helped James Jagow communicate
byLiving Loud on Land and Sea By James Jagow I was born with high-functioning autism which impairs social functioning. Communication for me was a…
Why humor is important
byHumor has developmental milestones. By Debra Muzikar Driving with Kevin we spot this sign. “Slow children at play,” I say. “Kevin how would you…