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I love to travel! It’s fun getting out of the house and exploring a new environment. But for us autistic people, traveling can bring…
I love to travel! It’s fun getting out of the house and exploring a new environment. But for us autistic people, traveling can bring…
Transforming Fundraising, Through Running and Fun
I had never considered raising money through my running. After all, I love to run. Why should anyone pay me to do it? I…
Scholar Interview: Tory Ridgeway
Boundaries help us build trust, safety, and respect in relationships. How do you set and communicate boundaries with others around you? Clear communication yields…
Be Your Best Advocate: Tips for Building Confidence in your Social Skills
There are few events as satisfying as overcoming an obstacle. Navigating the politics, personalities, and job tasks required to hold your own…
Tips for Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Autistic Adults
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting tips to help you promote personal wellbeing and relieve stress. You can find more…
What Parents Need to Know: Sensory Overload and Safety for Autistic Kids
Sensory processing challenges are not uncommon for autistic kids. Common triggers can include anything from scratchy clothing to loud noises or bright lights.
Fostering Acceptance and Embracing Autism: The ASD Band Story
We are ASD Band and all of the band members are autistic. Our band consists of four members, Rawan Tuffaha (lead singer), Jackson D.
Transitioning From Acceptance to Appreciation in the Autism Community
This Autism Acceptance Month, I want to challenge us, as a community, to take the steps necessary to go beyond acceptance and towards…
Identifying Sensory Issues vs. Challenging Behaviors in Autistic Children
As an educator, I would often encounter students who presented challenging behaviors in the classroom. These behaviors would seem to appear for no apparent…
Scholar Interview: Benjamin Stangl
What does being autistic mean to you? Most of the time I don’t think about it. I’m Ben the entertainer. I’m Ben…
Promoting Friendship in the Classroom for Autistic Students
Perhaps the most common myth about autistic children is that they do not have the ability, motivation, or desire to establish and maintain meaningful…
Empathy Activities for Siblings of Autistic Children
Approximately 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and autism affects families of every race and socioeconomic group. Parenting…