Autistic Boundaries: Flirting & Assault
June 26, 2019
Kirsten Lindsmith, writer, developer, artist, and autism advocate, discusses the importance of the interpretation of...
June 19, 2019
Rhi, a self-advocate, discusses caring for her mental health as someone on the spectrum. This...
Some Recently Important Social Changes
June 12, 2019
In this piece, self-advocate Ethan Hirschberg reflects on how social anxiety and stress can often...
How to Respond to Attention Seeking Behaviour
June 04, 2019
The idea of ignoring dysfunctional behaviour was one of the hardest concepts I had to...
“Make Me A Perfect (Asperger’s) Match”
May 30, 2019
Today’s blog post is written by Garret Mathews, a self-advocate, and includes an excerpt of...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Autism
May 22, 2019
Autism and autism spectrum disorders can make it challenging for children to function socially and...
Team Member Spotlight: Beth Caruso
May 09, 2019
OAR alum Beth Caruso knew she wanted to run the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon...
Trains: How My Special Interest Became My Career
May 08, 2019
Many children are born with two natural fears: the fear of falling and the fear...
What a Neurotypical Teen Sees; What an Autistic Teen Wants Them to See
May 01, 2019
This post originally appeared on The AWEnesty of Autism. It is re-posted here with permission. This post was created...
April 24, 2019
Rhi, a self-advocate, addresses the misconceptions about those on the spectrum. This piece was originally...
Our Son’s Denial of His Autism Diagnosis
April 17, 2019
My son Grant was officially diagnosed with autism when he was 14 years old. To...
April 10, 2019
With most diagnosable disorders, you either have it, or you don’t. This concept is often...
