I’m autistic and I work for Autism Speaks as their Director–Social Media and Social Influencer Marketing. I work there because I support them, and have for a few years now. The…
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This guest post, Tips for Traveling with Your Autistic Child, was written by Dina Farmer, who’s a Certified Autism Travel Professional. Traveling the world with your family can be fun and…
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While there are various ways that autism is diagnosed, the most common diagnostics are based on children. This can often be frustrating for adults who recognize that they have signs of…
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“You don’t look autistic.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this said to me, and Charlie too. I wonder what people expect autistic individuals to look like.…
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Misconceptions about ABA Therapy There’s controversy around ABA therapy, a controversy I’d like to offer some perspective on. Is ABA perfect? No, but does it mean we should cancel ABA…
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How to not offend an autism advocate? Things you can’t say about autism Talking about autism can be tricky. It seems there’s controversy hiding behind every word, phrase, and symbol. You…
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Does ABA cause PTSD? The answer is no, ABA Therapy does not cause PTSD. One of my followers explained where the rumor originated from. There was only one survey about the…
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Autism, motherhood, and expectations Becoming a mom challenged everything I thought I knew about motherhood, but there’s one thing I’ve always known. I knew I would love my son always and…
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I know how it feels. I know how it feels when you can’t help your child, and sadness takes over. I know how it feels when they’re not progressing, and you…
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High-Functioning Autism / Asperger’s in adults Lots of people have trouble maintaining relationships, and social phobia is also a common fear. I’ve met many people in my life who didn’t like…
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You can feel sad about your child’s diagnosis and still love them with every fiber of your being. If you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone in…
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Autism success stories in the media The media like to portray heart-warming autism success stories, but the reality for many autistics and their loved-ones is often quite different. While it makes…