Autistic Blog

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

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...

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...

Transitions are important for everyone to navigate since we deal with them every day in our lives, such as going from home to school or...

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

Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....

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

It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...

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

Did you know there are autistic people who are sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? Sensory seekers are those who look to stimulate...

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...

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...

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,...

Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...

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...

Ninad Ketkar is a young autistic adult. In this guest interview podcast, he shares his experiences growing up as an autistic. Also, he...

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

It's always exciting to know that the school year is over, and it's time for a vacation. Many families with neurodiverse children know...

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...

Once a neurodivergent individual turns 18 and graduates from high school, services run out. There is so much out there people do not know...