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#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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the autism cafe
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In-home Sensory Enrichment Therapy with Mendability The pandemic shook our world last year, and out of precaution, we pulled Charlie out of his ABA program for a few months. We knew…
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Thanks I Vaccinate for sponsoring this post so I can share our story. With this hundred-year pandemic currently in progress, we figured it was a great time to talk to…
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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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After I was diagnosed with autism, I longed to find people who understood me and what I was going through. It’s comforting to be around others who “get it”. I found…
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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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Thank you, RXBAR, for partnering with me to share my Scary Simple parenting tips. All opinions expressed are my own. Parenting and structure We’ve been stuck at home for what feels…