To the parents of kids with disabilities: Take it easy. Take a breath. Be gentle on yourselves. More importantly, be gentle on your kiddos. Parenting is difficult, no matter how typical your child is (or isn't). It's tough, especially when you have to worry about things that other parents don't. Those late nights where no … Continue reading An Open Letter to Parents and Caregivers
Life Updates!
Apparently, the beginning of 2018 brings a lot of change. It's not something that a lot of people like, but for autistics - even more so. Even when the changes are great. Over the winter break, I moved dorms! It's a lot bigger than what I'm used to, and it has a laundry room in … Continue reading Life Updates!
Hope Defeats Fear, Every Time
It's that time of the year again. The semester slowly begins to drag itself to an end, the weather chills and bites, and the Christmas music plays on a continuous rotation in every store (despite the fact it's barely even November yet). For many, the holiday season is a time of excitement and joy. … Continue reading Hope Defeats Fear, Every Time
A Label on Functionality Labels
Note that this article contains a discussion on functioning labels, medical bias against autistics, and similar topics in the autism community. Since writing this post, my support needs have changed considerably due to traumatic brain injuries and other conditions. Since being a full-time AAC user, I've found the exact opposite to be true. People no … Continue reading A Label on Functionality Labels
The Case for Identity-first
[Note: this post is specifically in regard to the autism community. As an aside, the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community also prefers identity-first. However, many other disability communities still prefer person-first. Remember that some people on the spectrum may actually prefer person-first, and it's always nice to ask. However, general consensus in the autism community is … Continue reading The Case for Identity-first
Just Keep Stimming 