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New Year, New Opportunities
I want to thank my family, friends, and the online neurodiverse community for supporting the work I do for so many years since my...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 2, 20241 min read


End of 2023 Reflections
Did you know it is important to make reflections? It helps our own brain development in regards to improving self-esteem and awareness in...

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Changes in Routine
Everyone deals with changes in routine, but this can be difficult for many neurodivergent people, no matter on a monthly or daily basis....

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Tyler Leech - The Autistic Barefoot Challenger
I got a brand new guest story! This guest story was written by Tyler Leech, an autistic self advocate: "My name is Tyler Leech. I'm 30...

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Gifts for the Holidays
It's that time of the season! Are you excited for all of the winter holidays to begin, such as Hanukkah or Christmas? I know I'm excited...

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Pursuing Your Dreams w/ Justin Moehn
I brought back a guest on "The World of Autism" who has a special message to share with our community: Justin Moehn is an autistic...

Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Friendly Fun Thanksgiving
It's that time of the year for Thanksgiving! Do you want to know some ways to make Thanksgiving more friendly and fun for neurodiverse...

Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Punishment Route
As we all know, consequences follow after a person's behavior or response occurs. Did you know punishment is one kind of consequence used...

Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Halloween 2023
Happy Halloween! Do you want to know ways to make Halloween more friendly for autistic and neurodiverse people? Here are some tips:...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
Did you know that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse people who are ready and willing to work is typically twice that of the general...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Sensory-Automatic Reinforcement
Did you know sensory is one of the functions of behavior? Nowadays, sensory in the ABA field is known as automatic reinforcement. This...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Sara Bradford: Voices Matter
I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 11, 20231 min read


Back to School 2023
Summer break can be tough for neurodiverse people due to a lot of time off. What can schools do to help autistic and neurodiverse...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 4, 20232 min read


ICD-11
Have you ever heard of ICD-11? Personally, I didn't know about ICD-11 until I began reading Dr. Temple Grandin's book "Autism and...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Mainstream or Not to Mainstream?
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I've had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day,...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Interview with Katie Rae & Stephanie Miller about Divergent Adventures
Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Summer Camp Memories
When I was younger, I attended the Marlboro Township Public School district from 3rd grade to 8th grade. In my first year in the school...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Interview with Ninad Ketkar, Autistic Self-Advocate
Ninad Ketkar is a young autistic adult. In this guest interview podcast, he shares his experiences growing up as an autistic. Also, he...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Friendly 4th of July
4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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