Helping Autistic People Means Shifting Your Attitude Not Changing the Person

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Advocacy May 26, 2020 May 26, 2020

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Most attempts to “help” autistic people are about making those around them more comfortable rather than acting in the best interests of the person….

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Artists, Mental Health May 19, 2020 June 10, 2020

How Drawing Helps Me Express the Loneliness and Alienation I Feel

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I try to show the feeling of utter loneliness that persists even when constantly surrounded by people because I was muted by an invisible…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Covid19 March 18, 2020 April 23, 2020

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Reflections on the Covid-19 virus and my autism By Christian Espicha Autism gives me an advantage but riding out the COVID-19 storm has proven…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective January 15, 2020 January 19, 2020

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When you are supportive of my needs it helps me build confidence in myself and in you as my friend. By Melody Rain 1….

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Autism and Holidays, Mental Health November 27, 2019 December 12, 2019

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Whether autistic or not holidays can be times of great stress. For those on the autism spectrum there are many more challenges. Below are…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Interviews November 11, 2019 November 11, 2019

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Either go out the back door and no one will ever know what you’ve been through and live a normal life, or go out…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective September 5, 2019 September 5, 2019

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By Kaelynn Partlow Whether you’re fairly new to the autism community or you have been involved for some time, you’ve likely heard several popular…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Spirituality November 28, 2018 December 10, 2018

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In the zendo, not only is mutism allowed, it is required. It even has a name – The Noble Silence By Christian D. Espicha…