If neurotypical students have trouble deciphering non-verbal dating and sexual cues, young women with autism find it exponentially more difficult to navigate those tricky minefields.
Autism Challenges in Communication – Addressing Misunderstandings
Sometimes I feel like I’m picking my way through a mine-field.
Sometimes I feel like I’m picking my way through a mine-field.
Autism and Authenticity
Is it ethical for mainstream media to use the autistic identity for profit—without actually hiring people with autism?
Is it ethical for mainstream media to use the autistic identity for profit—without actually hiring people with autism?
Why You Never Shush Someone with Autism
Think of “shush” as light striking a dynamite fuse, and expect an immediate explosion.
Think of “shush” as light striking a dynamite fuse, and expect an immediate explosion.
Independent Living and Autism Spectrum Issues for Adolescents and Adults
Children in wheelchairs are not expected to get up and walk when they become adults, so why are we asking young adults on the spectrum to act and think like neurotypical young adults?
Children in wheelchairs are not expected to get up and walk when they become adults, so why are we asking young adults on the spectrum to act and think like neurotypical young adults?
Autism Services Across the Life Span
Sadly, I’m used to all of these delays and resigned to picking the best-case scenario in a bleak landscape.
Sadly, I’m used to all of these delays and resigned to picking the best-case scenario in a bleak landscape.
A Daughter with Autism – What I Learned from Dad
For Father's Day
For Father’s Day.
Autism – Life Skills 101 For My Adult Daughter
I break down problems to help her understand how to take care of herself.
I break down problems to help her understand how to take care of herself.
Full Spectrum Employment – More than an “A” Paper
The job search becomes a long struggle for young, educated, college graduates on the autistic spectrum.
The job search becomes a long struggle for young, educated, college graduates on the autistic spectrum.
Full Spectrum Employment: Diversity and Inclusion
An example of how informed hiring and targeted support can lead to success in the workplace.
An example of how informed hiring and targeted support can lead to success in the workplace.
Helping Autistic Students Navigate Life on Campus
Some experts speculate that for every college student on the spectrum who identifies himself or herself with a diagnosis, there may be two more who are undisclosed.
Some experts speculate that for every college student on the spectrum who identifies himself or herself with a diagnosis, there may be two more who are undisclosed.
Behavioral Solutions – Comedy, Tragedy or Horror Show?
The system of government support is so badly broken and inadequate that I believe most autism families would do better with a self-directed program—at least I hope so.
The system of government support is so badly broken and inadequate that I believe most autism families would do better with a self-directed program—at least I hope so.
Helping Your Child with Autism Cope with Loss of a Loved One
Death is a difficult concept for anyone. But for a young person with autism, processing the loss of a loved one is an even more formidable challenge.
Death is a difficult concept for anyone. But for a young person with autism, processing the loss of a loved one is an even more formidable challenge.
Actors with Autism – Opportunities or Pipe Dreams?
Why SHOULDN'T my daughter chase her dreams, just like all the neurotypical college grads?
Why SHOULDN’T my daughter chase her dreams, just like all the neurotypical college grads?
Autism, Airports and Apples
A story all autism families can learn from.
A story all autism families can learn from.
Addressing Puberty in Girls with Autism
As far as I know, today’s pediatricians are still unable to predict whether individual teenage girls on the spectrum will grow up to be responsible adults who can enjoy sex without an unwanted pregnancy, or even whether such girls might one day mature enough to become competent mothers.
As far as I know, today’s pediatricians are still unable to predict whether individual teenage girls on the spectrum will grow up to be responsible adults who can enjoy sex without an unwanted pregnancy, or even whether such girls might one day mature enough to become competent mothers.