Autism Acceptance is not only about April
byBy Robert Shmus As many of you know, the month of April is Autism Awareness Month, but I think each day of the year…
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How Media Representation of Autism Affects Me
byA look at The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, The Big Bang Theory, Mary and Max and other portrayals of autistic…
When Your Dog is on the Spectrum
byBy Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra Although our Bichon Frise, Jackson, has never been formally diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it has become increasingly…
Struggles to Find Purpose in my Life
byBy Austin John Jones For me, purpose is subjective; it’s based on how I feel. If I feel like I have a specific purpose…
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…
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…
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…
When your singing bowl won’t sing listen to someone else’s song
byBy Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I have an abacus in my basement. It’s got a wooden frame and is about the height of a Kindergartner. My…