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How to plan and where to eat at Disneyworld if you're Autistic

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

A person in a rose colored shirt points to a letter on a spelling-to-communicate board held by a woman sitting beside him.

Why Is Autism a “Spectrum?” - The Autism Color ...

The autism color wheel illustrates different attribute categories. Each section of the wheel fills in with a certain amount of color, showing how you experience autism.

Why Is Autism a “Spectrum?” - The Autism Color ...

The autism color wheel illustrates different attribute categories. Each section of the wheel fills in with a certain amount of color, showing how you experience autism.

Top recommendations for books that educate about autism, from an Autistic mother and educator

Top Five Books to Educate Yourself on Autism

Learn more about autism in language that's easy to understand, in books recommended by an Autistic mother and educator.

Top Five Books to Educate Yourself on Autism

Learn more about autism in language that's easy to understand, in books recommended by an Autistic mother and educator.

What a nonspeaking Autistic man has to say about his experience with autism speech therapies

Nonspeaking Autism - My Point of View

My parents did not fully understand me until I was 13. Many medical professionals still don't. This blog will help you get nonspeaking Autistics like me right.

Nonspeaking Autism - My Point of View

My parents did not fully understand me until I was 13. Many medical professionals still don't. This blog will help you get nonspeaking Autistics like me right.

Tips and tricks for grocery shopping from an Autistic mom

Autistic Experience Series: The Grocery Store

What plagues me most about shopping anywhere is the sensory attack I experience. Here are my tips and tricks for getting my shopping done instead of ROSEWAFSC.

Autistic Experience Series: The Grocery Store

What plagues me most about shopping anywhere is the sensory attack I experience. Here are my tips and tricks for getting my shopping done instead of ROSEWAFSC.

Some disabilities are invisible or dynamic, meaning we should all expect the unexpected in others

The Meaning & Impact of Invisible Disabilities

Not all disabilities are visible, and some impact the person differently from day to day. Learn how to allow the unexpected in people.

The Meaning & Impact of Invisible Disabilities

Not all disabilities are visible, and some impact the person differently from day to day. Learn how to allow the unexpected in people.

Read for a useful list of signs of autistic burnout

Autistic Burnout

If you or someone you love is Autistic, you might have experienced Autistic burnout. Here is what to know about what it is, and how to care for yourself during...

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Autistic Burnout

If you or someone you love is Autistic, you might have experienced Autistic burnout. Here is what to know about what it is, and how to care for yourself during...

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What it's like to have Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease as a Dynamic Disability

Parkinson’s disease is like riding a not-so-fun-sometimes roller coaster ride of both symptoms and treatment effects. Steven shares insights from 12 years with YOPD.

Parkinson’s Disease as a Dynamic Disability

Parkinson’s disease is like riding a not-so-fun-sometimes roller coaster ride of both symptoms and treatment effects. Steven shares insights from 12 years with YOPD.

Suggestions for making restaurants autism accessible

Restaurants for All: An Autistic's Advice

Here's how great restaurateurs can make their places welcoming to everyone, including Autistic diners. Find out what the two most important factors are.

Restaurants for All: An Autistic's Advice

Here's how great restaurateurs can make their places welcoming to everyone, including Autistic diners. Find out what the two most important factors are.

Parties can be very challenging for someone with social anxiety

My Journey with Social Anxiety

Fear of asking questions in class, reluctance to initiate conversation, a hatred of parties – Kayla fought social anxiety from childhood to college. Here’s how she found relief.

My Journey with Social Anxiety

Fear of asking questions in class, reluctance to initiate conversation, a hatred of parties – Kayla fought social anxiety from childhood to college. Here’s how she found relief.

A guide to airline travel for autistic people

Autistic Person’s Guide to Airline Travel - Part 1

Traveling can be a struggle, but the right preparation can help. Autistic world traveler Rose breaks down her pre-trip prep recommendations in this guide.

Autistic Person’s Guide to Airline Travel - Part 1

Traveling can be a struggle, but the right preparation can help. Autistic world traveler Rose breaks down her pre-trip prep recommendations in this guide.