Actually Autistic

Systemic Ableism Destroys Families

Autism speaks truth to power

Apr 17 •

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso

Dec 22, 2024 •

A Post for Kids Like My Maisa on the First Week of School

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde

Aug 14, 2024 •

If you look a gift(ed) child in the eyes

He or she might not like it, and might also not like being called "gifted"

Jul 15, 2024 •

If an Elephant cries does anyone hear it?

Perceive, through my tear stained eye.

Apr 19, 2024 •

On Loving and Accepting Each Other's Totally Weird Selves

This photo came up today on my Facebook memories:

Mar 6, 2024 •

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