Autistic Blog

Luisa Rinaudo Luisa is more than a speech therapist—she’s a beacon of compassion. With years of experience, she has worked tirelessly to...

Image credit: Connecticut House Democrats October 2025 marks another powerful year of celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month...

Special Olympics isn’t just another regular sports event—it’s a stage where courage shines brighter than medals and where every heartbeat...

Image credit: Freepik Raising or teaching a child with autism is both a privilege and a challenge. There are moments of joy so bright...

Image credit: Freepik Top of mind in every school should be that every child deserves the chance to shine. For children with autism, the...

Friday, September 12th marks one year since I closed on my very own home—a whole year of making it mine and creating memories under my...

Let's be honest. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re walking a path that feels both beautiful and exhausting. Parenting a child...

Image credit: Freepik Me almost a year ago when I closed on my house...and have been loving my house ever since! For many autistic and...

Image credit: Freepik For many autistic and neurodivergent people, nighttime doesn’t always mean instant peace. The world can feel loud,...

Image credit: Freepik Let’s be honest: mornings can feel overwhelming. If you’re autistic, like many, routines aren’t just...

Image credit: Freepik Back-to-school season — for many families, it’s a mix of excitement, preparation, and maybe a little anxiety. But...

Martin Slyngstad Martin Slyngstad’s journey is a powerful story of transformation, hope, and resilience. Diagnosed with autism at a young...

Mary Russell Advocacy began in the quiet embrace of water for Mary Russell. The pool never hurried her or demanded explanations; it...

Life-saving moments happen every time your child with autism is near water, and if you’re a parent, you know how fast your heart can...

Summer is a season many families look forward to—the freedom, the sun-drenched afternoons, the endless opportunities for adventure. But...

Trevor Kelliher In a world that often feels too fast, too disconnected, and too divided, the simplest things can sometimes have the most...

Summer is the season of valuable opportunity for neurodivergent individuals to build skills that support growth, independence, and...

As we approach the 4th of July in 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how our holiday can evolve to be more inclusive and welcoming...

In today’s classrooms, assets of diversity go far beyond culture, language, or background. One of the most enriching kinds of diversity...

Image credit: Freepik Transitioning from the familiar rhythm of school days to the open-endedness of summer can feel like stepping off a...