As a non-speaking Autistic, I pay special attention to comments and statements made by parents of other non-speaking Autistics, especially children. Many times I see parents lamenting that they will never listen to their Autistic child say "I love you", or how much they long to hear those words.
People generally are very pleased with themselves when they have made an accommodation for me. I know this because they proudly announce it! In turn, I have learned to say thank you when people announce their thoughtfulness at making an accommodation for me. I truly am thankful because it allows me a fuller participation in the events going on around me. It also makes me smile because I have been making accommodations for people my whole life and it has never occurred to me to announce it!
By Judy Endow For many years having friends eluded me.
by Judy Endow I think in colors. My thinking
by Judy Endow Sometimes autistic neurology – specifically our
by Judy Endow The neurology of a person with
by Judy Endow Even though people described me
by Judy Endow The “hidden curriculum” refers to
Autistic author and consultant, Judy Endow, shares strategies for managing sensory sensitivities when eating out.
by Judy Endow Christmas will soon be here again.
Ollibean Holiday Giveaway "The Real Experts" The Real Experts : Readings
Stimtastic - Chewable Jewelry, Stim Toys and Fidgets. Run by an autistic
"Love Explosions" by the wonderful Beth Ryan is on our
When it comes to autism and "behaviors" it's better to understand and work with -- not on--the autistic person who is employing the behavior.
Verbally prompting each step of a sequence isn’t an expedient way for many students with autism to learn routines.
Autism, Perseveration and Holding onto Thoughts by Judy
Autism and Public Perception by Judy Endow
As an autistic person I have my share of differences.
I've recently read an article about how some researches are
I use the movement of things outside of me for
This past summer two new autism books were released within
I've written about this before: parents of Autistic children sharing
I am an autistic woman who has lived both in
The visual sensory aspects of the way autism plays out
The field of autism is very new – not even 100 years old yet! This means we are constantly learning new things. We now know that what works for most children to learn does not always work for autistic children. In fact, it can be detrimental to their learning. Those of us in the field of autism will likely need to change the way we deliver help to those who seek it and change the way we teach our students.
My friend Cara wrote this awesome article about being "ugly"
My autistic neurology means that I am not good at
I am an autistic woman. Most of my life people
Accommodations are important and they work. I should not be
I am an intelligent autistic woman. I manage my own
Will Chuck Forget? Chuck is terrified to go to
Each individual who has an autism spectrum diagnosis got that
