We Always Liked Picasso Anyway
Observations on autism, neurodiversity, disability and acceptance
Sunday, November 17, 2013
This is Autism
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Despair. Fear. Broken. Lost. Helpless. Burden. According to Suzanne Wright and Autism Speaks, this is my life. I'm Autistic...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Seclusion as punishment
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When I was in second grade, my teacher left me in the basement, under the stairs because I was "disruptive". She told me to ...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Self Advocacy
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I recently spoke with a mom who asked me how to teach her child self advocacy skills. Here is what I told her: 1. Allow your child to sa...
Monday, September 2, 2013
Selective Mutism
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Someone recently asked me about selective mutism, so I thought I'd answer here. First of all, it's not really "selective" ...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Relaxation game.
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Okay, one of my biggest challenges in life is my rigid thinking and inability to be "naturally flexible" in regards to my immediat...
Monday, April 22, 2013
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I am very honored to be a part of Paula C Durbin-Westby's series of interviews with autistics for Autism Acceptance Month! Check it out...
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Acceptance.
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My friend Amy posted this picture on my Facebook page the other day. She said it reminded her of this blog and the message I am trying to...
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