How Depression Affects Me as Someone on the Autism Spectrum
Erin Clemens is a self-advocate with autism. In this post, which was originally posted on The Mighty, Erin talks about the…
Posts by: Erin Clemens
When a Parent of a Child Just Diagnosed With Autism Asked Me What to Do
Erin Clemens, a self-advocate, gives stellar advice about what to do if your child is just diagnosed with autism. This loving and thoughtful advice…
How Direct Support Services Help Me as Someone on the Autism Spectrum
Erin Clemens is a self-advocate who has Asperger’s Syndrome. In this post, she writes about how Direct Support Services help her attain the skills…
My College Experience as Someone on the Autism Spectrum
Self advocate Erin Clemens shares her thoughts regarding her undergraduate experience while studying to become a teacher, and what motivated her to finish college…
When most people think of college, they imagine studying in a dorm room away from home for a couple of years. But…
When I Couldn’t Fully Prevent a Holiday Meltdown
Self-advocate Erin Clemens reflects on accepting the way her brain processes differently amid the changes in routine during the holidays. This piece was originally…
Tips for Surviving a Military PCS
Erin Clemens is the owner of Pediatric Achievements, LLC in Woodbridge, Virginia, which provides pediatric occupational therapy services. PCS is a common abbreviation this…
