Autism Stories

"Can you imagine so much wanting to do something, but having to do it with someone who is not always available or interested? I think this has been the hardest life lesson for me, Not everyone cares e...

10 Aug 202313min

"It's never assumed that we'll enter spaces with the 'cool kids.' It's never assumed that we'll be in with professional peers as out, as our authentic selves- flappy and happy and needing hearing prot...

7 Aug 202338min

"For me, I have the sacral authority, which means I have a gut reaction. If you say, "Hey, Michelle, do you want to go to the carnival tonight?" It's either going to be a heck yes or a heck no!  In fi...

3 Aug 202318min

"To me, autistic joy is about authenticity and being able to express joy in a way that is comfortable and unique to oneself. But I think that there's also this added autism layer to it. Because everyb...

31 Jul 202318min

" I personally am one of those people that's like I would rather put all the cards on the table. I'm not gonna be able to hide it. So, if you're going to judge me and discriminate against me and you'r...

27 Jul 202344min

"For people to understand that it's not us that are preventing our success and inclusion in the workplace. It really is the systems, procedures, policies, and bias that come into play and prevent us f...

24 Jul 202320min

"Honestly, I feel like they know I'm not trying to just keep them coming back to therapy or keep them dependent on me. I want them to have a whole slate of autistic people in your friendship circle. E...

20 Jul 202320min

"The steady day job with the constant salary that was predictable, in my comfort zone, that was covering of the basic needs, the safety, that kind of thing. But I'm getting to the point now at the age...

17 Jul 202323min