Autistic Blog

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...

Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...

Trevor Kelliher This guest is one of a kind! On the west coast of Florida in Lakewood Ranch, FL, Trevor Kelliher is a young adult with...

Dreams can become a reality by setting your mind and heart to it. Let me tell you that it truly has for my latest guest: Amber White...

Did you know a lot of autistic people engage in masking? Masking ​is ​​​hiding or suppressing your true self to try to fit in or meet...

May is mental health awareness month! Did you know neurodivergent people are more likely to engage in masking due to avoiding negativity...

Did you know behaviors communicate something to people? Behaviors tells people what someone is communicating. It can be for any of the 4...

When it comes to any kind of therapy services like ABA, gaining consent and assent from clients & their families is super important....

Who knows of a speech pathologist providing their own private practice!? Meet Luisa Rinaudo: Luisa Rinaudo Luisa graduated from Seton...

Its autism month! I think about how much I've grown throughout my life as an autistic. We all know autism is lifelong. It's important to...

Did you know there are organizations out there in the world to help families with neurodiverse children and adults? Meet Desiree Campos:...

Did you know people who are in direct contact with neurodiverse people have the right to be a part of their services? If you have a...