Autism Stories

"It might take a little more training, but if you have someone neurodiverse they might have new ways of doing that position and it might end up being more efficient and better for the company," says ...

14 Des 202019min

"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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 202023min