This post is sponsored by SuperBill, all opinions expressed are my own. When Charlie was first diagnosed with autism in 2015, we saw a lot of specialists. There was a geneticist,…
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I’m not into autism inspirational stories. It’s a wonderful thing when a nonverbal autistic can eventually learn complex communication. It truly is. To live a story like this is to triumph…
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Here’s a list of autism nonprofit organizations that can help with free AAC devices, grants and more. Autism nonprofit organizations offer a wide range of assistance to both parents of children…
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Driving and Autism If you have questions about driving and autism, you’ve come to the right place. This is a blog post by autistic driver, Andrew Arboe, owner of Driving with…
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This guest post was written by Danielle, a mother of 2 who lives in Canada. She grew up in a family of 6 with an older sister and two younger brothers…
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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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This piece about functioning labels is an excerpt from my book, All Across the Spectrum, that you can order here. Autism and functioning labels Functioning labels are used to give more…
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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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IS AUTISM THE SAME FOR EVERYONE? If you’re wondering if autism is the same for everyone, the answer is no. When it comes to autism, no two autistics are alike. …
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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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When I was a teenager, my friends loved to watch movies about the end of the world — movies with natural disasters or deadly viruses wiping away entire populations. I always…