Autism Stories

"We have to stop looking at vocabulary as the main source of communication. If you talk with a person with autism you need to learn their communication. There is writing, sign language, there are oth...

7 Joulu 202016min

"The medical model is really set up for non-disabled people to access healthcare. One of the biggest things is communication. It's sort of assumed that speaking words and hearing them without delay is...

30 Marras 202025min

"When you learn you are autistic or accept you are autistic you learn you have been correct your whole life. You have ways you need to start doing things and they need to be individualized. Learn how ...

23 Marras 202030min

"In 2016 with the AMA I was named the chapters volunteer of the year for the graphic design work I did for them. Autistic people don't typically get acknowledged much. So getting acknowledged in that...

16 Marras 202023min

"It can look really different. I know for some people video game music or listening to music can help. Just having some sort of fidget you can use when you are at the stop sign. My philosophy is that ...

9 Marras 202024min

"That is the entire goal of what I do and what I want my studio to be is this place for people to come as they are as their neurodiverse selves and just grow to a better version of themselves," says H...

2 Marras 202025min

"As far as sensory issues warmth is your best friend on your period. Thats why people recommend warm pants, putting on socks, a bunch of clothes, wrapping up in a blanket and thats been helpful to me ...

26 Loka 202023min

"Actively recruiting disabled attorneys, those different ways of problem solving and approaching situations can be really helpful in cases and litigation. Having those different perspectives can be s...

19 Loka 202025min