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Charlie and Jude used to be extremely picky eaters. Charlie would pretty much only eat toast and crispy bacon! We were at loss at the time and I’m appreciative…
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autism
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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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He’s nonverbal, but he hears you. When you’re around nonverbal people, remember that just because they can’t speak doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. And just because they can’t answer you doesn’t…
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Let’s talk autism acceptance. I wish we could find a middle ground between “autism is a superpower” and “autism is the end of the world”. Many believe we shouldn’t…
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When autism is no longer invisible We’ve reached the point where Charlie’s autism is no longer an invisible disability. His stimming is constant. It’s reasonable for anyone who sees a seven-and-a-half-year-old…
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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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Autism quotes? Yes, please! There’s nothing like an inspirational quote to give you a new perspective on a subject. Here are a few quotes about autism that I find inspiring and…
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“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism” When it comes to autism, no two autistics are alike. Some can communicate, others can’t, and…
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Should we let people with autism stim? It depends but the short answer is “yes, if they’re not harming themselves or others”. Stimming isn’t quirky and cute for everyone. Some autistics’…
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My dream autism world Imagine a world where autism advocates raise awareness of not just the advantages but the struggles too of being on the spectrum, ceasing their attacks on the…