Autistic Blog

Building independence with autism can be an important part of thriving in life, but everyone’s journey will look different. For some people, independence may mean living alone, working, managing money, or taking care of a home. For others, thriving may mean having the right support while still making their own choices. Independence is not about doing everything completely by yourself. It is about having responsibility, making decisions, growing your confidence, and creating a

I graduated from high school on June 23rd, 2016 in New Jersey Today feels personal in a way I didn’t expect. Ten years ago, on this exact day, I graduated high school. It’s strange how memory works. I don’t remember every speech or every face in the crowd, but I remember the feeling. The caps. The gowns. The awkward photos. That weird mix of excitement and uncertainty that sat heavy in my chest. At eighteen, graduation felt like a finish line, like once I crossed that stage,

Image credit: Freepik Mission-critical talent has always existed in places workplaces failed to recognize. For decades, organizations quietly rewarded sameness. The ideal employee was expected to think fast, socialize effortlessly, multitask endlessly, and fit into systems designed for one type of mind. Anyone who processed information differently—whether autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or otherwise neurodivergent—was often labeled difficult, distracted, or “not a culture fit.” Yet

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

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...

When I was little, doctors told my parents I would never attend and graduate from college due to challenges of my autism. Well, guess...