#ActuallyAutistic: I’m in the gray area between the neurotypical and autistic communities. I am stuck in the middle. I fight to help neurotypicals realize that no matter how “normal” an autistic…
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This past week was scary for many in Texas, including our family. We were left without heat and electricity for days when it was 7F outside. And then, we were left…
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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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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…
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“How is he doing?” I often get asked how Charlie is doing, and the truth is I’m not sure how to answer. I wish I could just ask Charlie. Such a…
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Listen up. Autism isn’t a gift for everyone. Autism isn’t always a superpower. Celebrating differences is great, but it’s important to remember that many on the spectrum do not see their…
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You can pre-order my book, All Across the Spectrum, here. Happy Autism Awareness Day! You know what they say… Autism Awareness is every day at our house. But I’m not…
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Scroll down to the end of this article for easy shopping! I earn a small commission on some of these links, it comes at no additional cost to you. Thanks for…
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This is a snippet from my book, All Across The Spectrum. Coming Soon! “It’s okay to grieve” When my therapist said those words, “It’s okay to grieve,” I felt like…
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Instagram isn’t a great place if you struggle with insecurity. It’s hard to feel self-confident when all you see are people’s highlight reels. I feel guilty posting happy couple photos because…
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Thank you Mattel for sponsoring this post, all opinions expressed are my own. Yay for friends and family! We’ve been lucky enough to have friends and relatives visit us this year.…
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Autism and political correctness I’d be lying if I told you that it gets easier. Autism doesn’t get easier, not really. You just learn to deal with it better. You learn…