Quiz: Self-Advocacy
Take this quiz to see how much you know about being a self-advocate!
Finding Resources: Part Two
This is the second part to Kat Albee’s blog post Finding Resources. In the conclusion of her blog series, Kat includes additional guidance for how those in the autism community can continue to advocate for themselves. Using The Internet If you are reading this, then you have an advantage unique in all of human history. No, it’s…
Finding Resources
Self-advocate Kat Albee highlights ways in which those on the spectrum can be resourceful and hold onto a positive outlook in a variety of real-world situations. This is Part One of her post. Part Two will be featured in next week’s blog. Changing Your Mindset I recently read a memoir called Growing Up Yanomamo. It’s about…
Accepting Others’ Experiences
Self-advocate Kat Albee shares her knowledge on how to approach responding diplomatically in the blogosphere taking into consideration peoples’ differences and varying points of views. I was diagnosed at the age of 19 with a mild form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and as someone directly affected by ASD, I like to consider myself an…
Leveraging Social Media
Stay Connected Using Social Media So you are off to college. Whether you live on campus or off, social media is a great way to stay connected with your friends and keep your social network intact. In your new environment, while you’ll want to maintain established friendships, it can be difficult to make new “in person”…
What To Say & What Not To Say To Someone With Autism
This post originally appeared on The Journey Through Autism. It is re-posted here with permission. Throughout my life, I have been told and have overheard many comments regarding Autism. These comments aren’t usually meant to be mean, but rather show a lack of knowledge and understanding of Autism. Even though people aren’t meaning to upset me,…
Quiz: Should you have a Roommate?
Take this quiz to see if you should live with roommate!
Quiz: Should You Live on Campus?
Asperger’s and Intimacy Through Chess
This post originally appeared on The Mighty. It is re-posted here with permission. Communication is hard. It is hard especially if you were not pre-wired to recognize facial expressions, body language and other subtle nonverbal cues “normal” people think I can notice in conversations. I have always found myself trying to decipher human emotions like…
Quiz: How effective are your study habits?
It can take time to find the study habits that work best for you. Take this quiz to determine how well you currently manage your school work.
