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I’ve been in school my entire life. No gap year, no long break, just me and a never-ending rotation of semesters, classes, syllabi, and...

Birthdays are supposed to be fun, right? Cake, friends, celebration, attention. But for many autistic people, including me, they can feel...

“She’s just shy,” they said. “She’s a good girl, so quiet, so polite,” they said. “She doesn’t cause any trouble.” They said these things...

In honor of National Pet Day (April 11), I wrote this blog.  For as long as I can remember, animals have been my safe place. As an...

Every April, social media fills up with puzzle pieces, slogans about “awareness,” and efforts to recognize Autism Awareness Month. But as...

Grief and happiness seem like contradictions. When we lose someone or something deeply important to us, the idea of ever feeling joy...

Burnout  is a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It often results from excessive...

Understanding Autism with Higher Support Needs Autism is often misunderstood as a rigid set of traits that fit neatly into categories...

This blog is dedicated to my dad, who always pushed me to be the best I can be. His support helped me when I wanted to quit university...

Grief is a complex emotion, but for autistic individuals like myself, it can feel overwhelming, amplified beyond what most neurotypical...

Autism is often misunderstood, surrounded by stereotypes that don’t reflect the reality of many autistic individuals. These...

Redefining the Spectrum: How Autism Shapes My Approach to Social Work As an autistic social worker and gerontology student, my journey in...

Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m so excited to begin this journey of sharing my experiences, thoughts, and insights as an autistic...