Why I Have Trouble Speaking
Are you one of those people who has a fear of public speaking? It's not that you can't talk all the time. It's only when you get up in front of a crowd. Maybe you have clinical depression, like me....
View ArticleHard Work
You know, it's not JUST that I don't understand the world around me. It's that the world around me ALSO doesn't understand me. It's a two way street. And one of the issues is that society doesn't...
View ArticleEveryone Has A Stove
I think parents need to see the struggles of autism as they would see a child burning themselves on a stove. Yes, it can hurt. But you can't keep them from burning themselves all the time....
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The Puzzle Piece Project
There is a saying in the autism community that “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” It’s another way to say that no two people on the spectrum are exactly the...
View ArticleFacebook Down Is Like Nonverbal Issues
Many, many people experienced Facebook's technical issues this morning. Many people were unable to post, comment, or like anything on Facebook. The community panicked. How are we supposed to...
View ArticleHaircuts
I don't like people touching my head. It's just something that makes me uncomfortable. This means I also can't stand getting my hair cut. I can't really see what the person is doing. I feel little...
View ArticleGetting Upset
It's just as important to teach someone on the spectrum to recognize when they are getting upset as it is to teach them to calm themselves down when they are already upset. Being proactive about a...
View ArticleBlack and White Thinking
A lot of people tend to believe that people on the spectrum can only think in "black and white". That there is no room for a "gray" area. Maybe some people on the spectrum are like that. I can't...
View ArticleSpeaking
For some reason, no matter how much I try to say that speaking can be physically difficult to do, people don't believe me. So let me try using an example. Not everyone will be able to relate to this,...
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What Airplane Safety Instructions Can Teach Us About Everyday Life
If you have ever been on a plane before, you are probably very familiar with the instructions for using the oxygen mask in case of an emergency. However, the importance is not just in the oxygen mask...
View ArticleReading
I remember being a young child and seeing the Inquirer or the Times, and thinking to myself "How will I ever be able to read that?" It looked so overwhelming with so much text, no pictures, and giant...
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Autism Awareness Duct Tape Bracelets 2014
In 2012, I sold enough of these to buy an iPad and military grade screen protector and case for a class of kids with autism. In 2013, I sold enough of them to provide a $1,200 scholarship for children...
View ArticleTrash or Recycling
While growing up, I remember many times where I would see a picture of a large bin with a person putting a piece of garbage into it. Or I would see a picture of people separating items to their...
View ArticleVocal Stimming
I think this blizzard has gotten to me. I've noticed that I started some vocal stimming. My vocal stimming usually consists of CONSTANTLY stating my thoughts out loud without thinking it through...
View ArticleReading Update
I think I've finally figured out my issue with reading....AND I am starting to read better again! My issue is with my reading speed. I really enjoy reading things quickly. Sometimes, though I read...
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TEDx Talk The Natural Rhythm of Stimming
Here is a video of my latest presentation! Check it out!
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Communication Books!
I just love making these communication books for others on the spectrum. If you or someone you know could use one, please let me know! I have to charge at least $45 for material fees + extra for...
View Article#InMyOpinionFlashBlog2014
A few weeks ago, I saw a blog post featured by The Autism Onion that caught my attention. It was titled “Speak For Yourself…”. And, as a self-advocate for my life on the autism spectrum, I was...
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The Autism Community
This photo....this "word cloud", in my opinion, represents the autism community. Or, at least, it represents the IDEAL autism community. I asked a simple question to those I know in the autism...
View ArticleDealing With Bullies
Bullies are difficult to handle when you are in school, and especially on the spectrum. But I was able to find a way to get through it. Basically, I had to remember that what they said or did that...
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