June 16, 2021
The autism assessment process can feel overwhelming to many families — particularly families whose children...
IEP Meetings from Multiple Perspectives
June 02, 2021
As a speech-language pathologist, I’m frequently involved in students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, particularly...
May 19, 2021
For autistic kids, everyday safety risks are often magnified. Staying safe requires your child to...
May 05, 2021
I wasn’t diagnosed with autism level 1 until later in life. I was 35 when...
The Transition to College: Changes in Disability Supports
April 21, 2021
This blog post has been adapted from “Self-Advocacy: Changes in Disability Supports” from OAR’s resource...
5 Things Not to Say When Someone Tells You They’re Autistic
April 07, 2021
At some point, it’s going to happen. A “normal-seeming” co-worker, friend, or relative will approach...
Helping Your Autistic Teen Build Healthy Relationships
March 24, 2021
In middle school and high school, adolescents are asked to navigate increasingly complex social waters. ...
Autism Is My Not So Secret Superpower
March 10, 2021
I was diagnosed with autism at age 15, shortly after, I enrolled in an honors...
Preparing the Classroom for Autistic Students
February 24, 2021
This blog post has been adapted from OAR’s resource “An Educator’s Guide to Autism”. The...
What I Learned While Transitioning To Adulthood
February 10, 2021
When reflecting on my transition to adulthood as an autistic adult, I see a roller...
6 Steps for Disagreeing with Your School District
January 27, 2021
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter Four: Advocating for Your Child” of OAR’s...
December 30, 2020
Growing up, school for me was, in a word, difficult. I knew this ever since...
