The Aspergian, Author at NeuroClastic

FreeKing Comics — An Interview With “Autism vs Aliens” creators, Daniel Wolther and Jaime A. Heidel

On: January 20, 2020

What happens when all neurotypical people are abducted from planet Earth and only autistics remain? Why, a band of autistic heroes forms to rescue them, of course! In this interview, we talk with Daniel Wolther and Jaime A. Heidel of FreeKing Comics.

The View from Here — On Stimming

By: The Aspergian

On: December 14, 2019

In: Acceptance, Activism, Autism, Change, Identity, Information, Neurodivergents, Non-speakers

With: 2 Comments

Ashna and William, no speaking autistic teens, discuss their thoughts on stimming. If everyone stomach, why is it only called stimming when autistic people do it?

Three clear honey jars of different shades from light to dark.

Label Jars, Not People

By: The Aspergian

On: December 13, 2019

In: Ableism, Autism, Communication, Functioning labels, Identity, Non-speakers, What is Autism

With: 2 Comments

For most of his life, until he started typing, E was identified as a "low-functioning autistic." These are his thoughts on function labels.

Greta – Our Warrior Princess

By: The Aspergian

On: December 12, 2019

In: Autism, Justice, Living life, News, Perception

With: 3 Comments

Greta's fearlessness is inspiring. So many of us were conditioned to be silent. Our opinions were offensive, challenging, “vain.” Our questions made people uncomfortable with themselves, and they lashed out at us.

Access to Communication is a Human Right

By: Nathan, Srija, and Cade

On: November 27, 2019

In: Acceptance, Autism, Education, Identity, Language, Non-speakers, Pathologizing

With: 1 Comment

Three nonspeaking autistic students advocate for communication choice rights and full participation in their own IEP and inclusion plans.

The View from Here — But You Can SPEAK!

By: Ashna and William - Reach Every Voice

On: November 26, 2019

In: Autism, Communication, Identity, Non-speakers

With: 4 Comments

Ashna and William are autistic teens who can speak, but the words that come or are often unreliable. They communicate more accurately by spelling to communicate via the rapid promoting method.

a woman and man sit on opposite sides of a bed. Both look distant and upset as if an argument or misunderstanding has happened.

Jalisco Never Loses: Autism, Loneliness, Relationships, & Learning to Lose

By: Barbara Herrán

On: November 23, 2019

In: Autism, Living life, Relationships

With: 2 Comments

"Jalisco never loses" is a phrase that alludes to a person who never admits to having lost. A story of communication differences in an autistic and NT relationship.

Image is what looks like an empty classroom with bare walls. There is no furniture, no decorations, and no desks. Just floor and walls.

I Worked at an ABA Clinic. It was Abuse.

By: Unashamed Voices

On: November 11, 2019

In: ABA Therapy, Autism, Children

With: 6 Comments

Whenever I had doubts, I was always immediately reassured that [insert uncomfortable situation I was in] was helping the autistic child overall.

Take Me and My Letterboard Out to the Ballgame

By: The Aspergian

On: November 7, 2019

In: Autism, Communication, Non-speakers

With: 4 Comments

Trevor, a nonspeaking teen, was worried about attending his first ballgame in a stadium. He was afraid of the noise and sensory overload. Here’s how it went.