Poetry: Anonymous
Anantha Krishnamurthy
November 25, 2021
Anantha Krishnamurthy’s mind is a symphony and his body is a sound cage. This powerful poem is itself a beautiful triumph of sheer Will.
People of Color
Poetry: Lost, I am home
Rumi Ottus
November 4, 2021
Rumi Ottus is a young nonspeaking poet who was inspired to write this after being moved by the beauty of a photo of a lush rainforest scene.
For the Survivors: Autistic people and our #MeToo memories
AFeralWolfChild
November 4, 2021
It’s not always women who are sexually assaulted and exploited. Disabled people, regardless of gender, are often victims of predatory relationships.
Poetry: Intelligence
Anantha Krishnamurthy
October 26, 2021
This fun poem from audience favorite, Nonspeaking teen Anantha Krishnamurthy, explores the shifting season and the wisdom of migratory birds.
An Oregon History of Crime with Musician Russell James
Cheyenne Thornton
October 15, 2021
Russell James is an autistic, Native American, indie-folk musician with a new album on horizon chronicling a legacy of pain… and hope.
Blind and Autistic: How Dueling Disabilities Makes Me a Bridge
lavenderdarcangelo
October 8, 2021
Lavender is both Blind and Autistic, and often supports that are helpful for Blind people do not work for people who are also autistic and have sensory and auditory processing differences.
Underemployment > Unemployment
Emmanuel
September 28, 2021
Emmanuel Abua remarks on the growing number of businesses hiring autistic people. He makes the case that this is not the victory we need.
Relationship Rubik’s Cube
asiatucoach
September 13, 2021
Because of the intersecting parts of my identity, being Black, AFAB (assigned female at birth), queer, trans, atheist/antitheist, and autistic, I describe myself to be a relationship Rubik’s cube.
Hiki: A Dating & Friendships App that Autistics May Actually Want to Use
Lauren Melissa Ellzey
August 21, 2021
Lauren Melissa reviews Hiki app, the dating and friendship app specifically for autistic people to find and make connections with other autistics.
Five not-so-brief tips on how to travel as an Autistic Person
Schereeya
July 17, 2021
If you’re traveling while autistic and nervous about the social rules and norms of navigating new places, these tips can help!
