Autism and Processing Social Information
My autistic neurology means that I am not good at
Autism and Stubbornness
I am an autistic woman. Most of my life people
Accommodations – They Make All The Difference
Accommodations are important and they work. I should not be
Will Chuck forget?
Will Chuck Forget? Chuck is terrified to go to
Autism and A Changing Sensory System
Something about autistic sensory difference that I do not see addressed in the literature is the fact that sensory system needs change over time.
Autism and Non-Fluid Speech
I am a speaking autistic woman. Even so, I rarely
Now you know . You cannot unknow .
I told Professor Wurzburg's class in March and April about
Ableism and Pity. Reject Them, Be Awesome
I have written about how I had to unlearn ableism.
OLLIBEAN : Acceptance, Love, Self-Care: #AutismPositivity2015
Autism Positivity is coming out of April stronger. Tired A
LOOPS
My body movement speed is not average. It is not
Celebrating My Life
Celebrating My Life Amy Sequenzia won't stop celebrating her autistic,
Autism and Stuck Emotions
It has taken most my lifetime for me to begin
The Reason I Blog
This blog (The Autism Wars), and all the other blogs
Take ASAN’S Pledge to Include Autistic Voices
Please join us and take The Autistic Self Advocacy Network's
Autistic Adults Do Not Look Like Autistic Children
I recently presented to a room full of people on
Outsmarting the Hard of Autism to Attend Live Theater
I love musicals and other live theater performances. About five
How Being Included Changed This Boy’s Life
Having opportunities to learn with everyone could access more opportunities for all.
Respectfully Connected: Journeys in Parenting and Neurodivergence
We are all about respect, so of course, Respectfully Connected is a Resource We Love!
Autistic Meltdown or Temper Tantrum?
Autistic meltdowns and temper tantrums are not the same thing. Autistic meltdowns typically occur as a response to being overwhelmed.
Why I Don’t Like “Awareness”
Awareness campaigns of disabilities are only effective if they are planned and run primarily by the groups that are the subjects of the campaign. This is because such campaigns are not “awareness”, but “acceptance” campaigns. We welcome support, with focus on respect, equality and access. We don’t need “awareness” of deficits and tragic rhetoric.
Autism and Eye Contact
A challenge I am continually faced with as an autistic
Autism, Differences and Murder
Ever since the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman
Speeding, Autism and No Ticket Issued!
In the past few years I have had two encounters
Attitudes – Information and Education
This is especially directed at parents, family members and all
ALL Students Should Be Safe at School
I spoke at Hillsborough County School District's board meeting on
How To Outsmart “Inflexible Thinking”
Because of my autism I have an autistic thinking style.
Students with Disabilities Excel with High Expectations, Access, and Inclusion
"We know that when students with disabilities are held to
Creating Visuals Instantly for Unpredictable Activities
As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during
How to Improve Literacy Without Even Trying
One of the simplest things you can do to improve
Accessibility Is a Right Not a Privilege
Accessibility is a right not a privilege. 20 posts
Is Autism a Disability or a Difference?
So many ideas in the larger autism community often become