5 tips for surviving the holiday season from an adult on the autism spectrum
byBy Ron Sandison Many of my greatest memories are holiday related – the Christmas of 1982 when Santa placed under our tree a stuffed…
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Autism and the art of fluidity
byWe [artists} impart soul and well as DNA into every single heart/felt work. By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I’m presently reading these two books concurrently and…
How I awoke to the vastness of autistic communication
byI will never stop listening. By Marisa Leon After 20 years of serving autistic children, teenagers, and adults, I know one thing for sure:…
Please don’t use the R-word
byBy Ikea “Syance” Wilson I would like to say something about the R-word. Not only do I think it is offensive, I also believe…
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…
Autism and brain spasms and out of body moments
byIt’s like a cloud of electricity is filling my brain and then slowly explodes inside my head. By Austin John Jones My experience with…
How Temple Grandin inspired me after receiving an autism diagnosis
byDr. Grandin taught me that I did not need to blame, shame, or hate myself just because I was different. By Wendi E. Powers…
A review of the movie Shine
by“Shine’s” depiction of David Helfgott’s passionate pursuit and achievement of success as a pianist in spite of his severe mental challenges sends an uplifting…