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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