“The way we speak about ourselves shapes how we see ourselves.” This simple truth underscores the profound impact language has on identity and self-perception. For neurodivergent individuals, the words used to describe their experiences can either empower them or reinforce harmful stereotypes. Imagine the difference between being called “quirky” versus “weird,” or hearing yourself described […]
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Autism Acceptance Month takes place every April. The goal for the month is to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic individuals. The focus has shifted from just raising awareness to fostering a more inclusive and supportive society for the autistic community. Rather than viewing autism as something that needs to be fixed or cured, […]
Continue ReadingMyths and misconceptions surrounding autism are unfortunately prevalent, contributing to misunderstandings and stigma. The stigma surrounding autism can have detrimental effects on autistic individuals and the autism community. With a lack of accurate information, stereotypes perpetuated by media portrayals, and misunderstandings about neurodiversity, we have growing and harmful misconceptions. Despite efforts to debunk these myths, […]
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To just about anyone that’s met me in person throughout my life I bet they can tell you how absolutely capable I am. I graduated high school with an okay GPA, I never had major academic issues in school. I went right from high school to college and after 6 years graduated with two Bachelor’s […]
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Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes and celebrates the natural variations of neurological differences among individuals. It emphasizes that neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, and others, are simply part of the natural diversity of the human brain. Rather than viewing these differences as disorders, neurodiversity promotes acceptance and understanding of diverse cognitive styles and […]
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Who was I eight years ago? Well I was a new mom to a beautiful baby girl. Before becoming a parent and really for a few years into parenthood I was naive about a lot of aspects of what it meant to parent. I had a lot of unrealistic expectations and misunderstandings about children, parenting, […]
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Imagine a world where neurodiversity isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated. We’ll explore what neurodiversity really means, why it’s essential to understand, and how it’s challenging traditional perspectives on the human brain, mental health, and the way we function. Neurodiversity is a captivating concept that redefines how we view the human brain. It goes beyond the […]
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Navigating the Spectrum: An Exploration of Autism I want to take you on a journey through the intricate and often misunderstood realm of autism. As a late-diagnosed autistic individual with three autistic children, I’ve been learning about autism to not only understand myself better but to better provide for my children. I will write and […]
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While I was studying for my undergrad I was in a sorority. This sorority, about a year before I graduated, changed their philanthropy, and started supporting Autism Speaks. Before this moment I knew NOTHING of the organization. Really, until my daughter’s diagnosis I never really thought much of it. So, I do understand the many […]
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Autism has very specific traits. Many of the misconceptions around Autism have to do a lot with misunderstanding about what are Autistic traits and what are traits of comorbid conditions. That are many different conditions that are often comorbid (simultaneously present). Misunderstandings like the one I heard recently where a man was explaining that someone […]
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