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…
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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…
How Mindfulness and Meditation have changed my life
by“Mindfulness has freed me from years of sadness and frustrations that I originally thought were because I was autistic but now I feel that…
Autsit: nature, meditation, and soul searching for people on the autism spectrum
byTom visits Autsit in Lake Tahoe Tom Iland It feels great to get back into blogging again! I recently had one of the most…
Ron Sandison: Tony Atwood gave me insights into my anxiety and depression
by“Autism is a person who has discovered something more interesting than social interaction,” Tony Attwood By Ron Sandison On Thursday 10/17/16 at a conference…
The #autistic buddha: my uncoventional path to enlightenment
byDuring my years, I had been stuck in a cycle of isolation and of desire. I’d wanted things I couldn’t have. I was invariably…
Autism and mental health – strategies for those with dual diagnoses
byHow Autistic people experience the world is still not well understood by many mental health clinicians. As many Autistic adults – and particularly women…
Sitting for Aspergers
byZazen means “sitting.” Shikantaza means “just sitting.” In Shikantaza one does not pay focused attention towards breathing, or silent chanting, or any other mental…