Humans communicate in many non-verbal ways. An eye-roll in a supermarket queue, slamming pots and pans around because you’ve been left to wash the dishes
When the life you thought you were going to have isn’t the one you actually have, this is how to embrace your life with acceptance, not resignation.
Learn from a mother who has been where you are, has jumped through all the hoops of diagnosis and advocacy, and has put in countless hours in research and advocacy.
How to coexist with an autistic friend, relative, student, or child. An open letter to loved ones.
Eventually I spoke to my mum about it. Well…I never really discussed it, I simply said that I received the diagnosis. I wanted to explain
A father explains to his son ways his brain might be different from other kids his age and how to maximize that difference.
Jen Bluhm writes about her experiences with the holidays and all the emotions that come with. She sheds a light on how holidays can truly be made special for autistic people.
“I was wondering . . . if I have kids, will they be autistic?”
In my circle of friends and family, I’m known as the quirky one. I’m the odd, funny girl who wishes for peace, love, and happiness
One autistic mother finds language communication her strong suit, but only when it is written. Verbal communication is difficult for her and her son with apraxia of speech.