I don’t like my autism sometimes. Do you?

It’s difficult to see the benefits of being autistic when it’s the accumulation of negatives overtime that make life so Continue reading →

What are some of the common examples of cultural appropriation of autism?

I think people stating that “everyone is on the spectrum” or “maybe I’m a bit autistic too” (when they exhibit Continue reading →

Mum of boy ‘made to wear bib so teachers know he’s autistic’ takes legal action

I’ve been seeing countless men in bibs tearing up roads and putting up buildings. They’re everywhere! Nice to see so Continue reading →

“Autism Awareness Card” – My Petition to The Legislative Assembly of Ontario

I just printed this off and mailed it to Queen’s Park. Having just moved back to Ontario, after 12 years Continue reading →

What are some good books for those recently diagnosed with autism or families wanting to know more?

One of the more frequent questions I encounter is: what are some good books about autism? Since being diagnosed with Continue reading →

Sweet dreams are made of this. Who am I to disagree? Well … actually … I’m autistic.

Recently, in a Facebook group for people with ASD, someone asked the question: does anyone else forget how to sleep? Continue reading →

Adult Autism – Self-diagnosis or Professional Diagnosis?

Recently, someone in an ASD Facebook group wondered what we thought about self-diagnosis. They wondered how much importance we placed Continue reading →

Is This a Good Depiction of Autism?

I like how this was posted on Facebook without comment, leaving it completely up to the viewer to interpret.   Continue reading →