Autistic Blog

Autism often shapes the way individuals interact with the world. Exploring the realm of friendships for those on the autism spectrum...

What is operant extinction? Image Credit: Image by vectorjuice on Freepik Operant extinction stands as a powerful tool that reshapes...

I wanted to break down this myth about autistic people wanting to be "in control" of everything in their environment, from school to...

Did you know behavior intervention plans (BIPs) are part of a student's IEP no matter the kind of behavior plan it is, from school based...

This was the first of many new opportunities I've been presented with in the new year! The entire Stars of the Spectrum event was musical...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Did you know there are many types of behaviors people demonstrate? There are respondent, operant, and coercive behaviors. These can be...

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...

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