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
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…
Person First Language – autistic, person with autism, aspergian, aspienaut?
byby Debra Muzikar (this was written in 2016 and updated in 2018) In the last couple of weeks I’ve received a couple of emails…
A story about a boy, a service dog and Taylor Swift
byBy Allison Hill A few weeks ago Taylor Swift invited us to her concert and backstage to meet her. We were so excited to…
The value of art therapy for those on the autism spectrum
byNew treatments, such as art therapy, are emerging to meet the pervasive challenges autism presents. Many parents look to art to help their child…
Social Communication
bySocial communication is the use of language in social contexts. It encompasses social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics, and language processing. An autism diagnosis includes…