Father, Interrupted…
Eitan Rosa
July 4, 2019
A man takes stock of what it means to be an autistic father and reflects that his own father, too, might have been on the spectrum.
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What Is It Like for An Autistic Parent to Raise a Non-Autistic Child?
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
June 26, 2019
You’ve heard neurotypical parents talk about raising autistic children, but what about the other way around? An autistic man explains the unique challenges of raising his neurotypical son.
How I Would Free my Spectrum Daughter
Samantha Craft
June 23, 2019
I would grow as a role model for my daughter, a person of inner-security, unconditional love, and acceptance. I would discard robes of non-authenticity, fear-based projection of self onto others, the selfish feeding that society dictates from mass media, big business, and politics.
Why I Choose Autistic Pride
Prismatic
June 18, 2019
Growing up, I was acutely aware that I did not belong. The proverbial elephant in the room, my identity was carved out of all the
Wanting to be Alone and Together: A Paradox
Jeremy
June 17, 2019
I have had a recurring dream since I was a young child. I dreamt it quite often between the ages of about 8 to 14,
The Perils of Autism Awareness Articles
hevvajo
June 12, 2019
Editor’s Note: Heather is non-autistic but a fierce advocate and fellow neurodivergent person. Sophie and Her Bully Before I begin, this blog may be very
The Detriment of the Doubt
Ben Hochstrasser
May 22, 2019
“I hope I can read this tomorrow without getting upset,” a friend of mine recently wrote in a chat. Inside my brain, I felt the
Reader-Submitted Question: Helping autistic tween with explosive emotional reactions
Terra Vance
May 16, 2019
Aspergian contributors offer advice on how to deal with your autistic tween’s explosive emotions.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” – On why anxiety stops us from sharing our struggles.
chrishoward
April 29, 2019
For many people with an Autism Spectrum neurology, anxiety is a constant companion. Confiding in others when our anxiety compounds– especially for a specific problem– can be difficult, even with someone we trust.
Programming, A Great Hobby for an Autistic Child
Nolan Perry
April 24, 2019
Computer Programming is a Great Hobby for Autistic Children and Teenagers.