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…
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,…
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…
Elaina Fernandez is a 2016 Schwallie Family Scholar. Entering her second year at University of Montevallo, she shares her views on the ignorance and the lack of awareness about autism around her. As a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I believe that the main factor holding back autistic people today – as it has been for…
College provides you an opportunity to study subjects that you are genuinely interested in with like-minded peers. It is an opportunity to become more independent and have freedom in the choices you make on a daily basis. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have shared their positive experiences in college settings. For example, Stephen…
When most people think of college, they imagine studying in a dorm room away from home for a couple of years. But really, my college experience has been pretty unique! Rather than head off to a dorm for a few years, I needed to take my college classes in a different way. College Search…
Many of you are gifted in different ways. However, you may have noticed that it is sometimes hard to understand other peoples’ perspectives or accept unexpected change in a normal routine. Cognitive flexibility is a type of thinking that is often more difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This is sometimes referred to in…
For readers considering their college options or who are about to start freshmen year, this article provides tips and questions to help them best prepare. Step 1: Find a school that fits. As you’re scouring the internet in search of the “perfect” school, you may be discovering there are lots of schools to choose…
How autism shaped the academic journey of two completely different people Dena Gassner, MSW is a second year Ph.D. student in Social Welfare at Adelphi University. The Arc US and GRASP benefit from her insights on their national boards. Her presentations have included the Government Accountability Offices, the UN in Geneva, National Autistic Society of…
Dr. Lamar Hardwick reflects on Autism Awareness Month. This piece was originally published on Lamar’s website, The Autism Pastor. Last month was Autism Awareness month and people all over the globe were communicating, campaigning, criticizing, and complaining about autism and the like. When it comes to autism and autism advocacy/activism there is nor shortage of…
