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Making “autistic” into the new R-word

If you are in the autism community in some form or another, chances are that you’ve already heard all about the uproar surrounding the new 21 Jump Street movie… if not, keep reading. So 21 Jump Street wa…
Breaking Autism Barriers With Technology

There has been a lot of talk lately about iPads and, to a lesser extend, some other technology that has been vastly improving the treatment methods of autistics all around the world.
Does "The Big Bang Theory" Discriminate Against Autistic Adults?

So how many people out there watch "The Big Bang Theory," ... the CBS sitcom about four nerdy physicists who compete over one hot blond girl? Raise your hand. Hm... a lot of you watch the show. Okay, good. I watch "Th…
Don't call him the R-word.

The R-word, standing for retarded, has recently joined campaigns to end other incorrect uses of words demeaning to certain groups. In the same vain as using “gay” to describe something unfair, “ret…
My autistic 12-year-old vs My 12-year-old with autism.

I recently got a question from a Twitter Follower: “Is there a specific reason you prefer ‘my autistic 12-year-old’ versus ‘my 12-year-old with autism’?” Yes. "Thank you for the n…
Caring For A Sick Autistic Child

I spent my weekend taking care of a sick autistic child. It’s been awhile since my son has been as sick as he was this weekend. Since he is nonverbal, and has difficulty communicating how he is feeling, I have…
How can I forget?

How can I forget he is autistic? I know he seems so "normal" sometimes. People always say... "he doesn't look like anything is wrong" or even better "but...he's so beautiful?" as though being funny looking is somehow a…
Children with Autism - Not Autistic Children

Like the post about my stuttering (or at least the lack of stuttering now ). This is another post that has been in the back of my mind for a long while and I haven't had a chance to really sit down and write it all ou…
Please Speak for Yourself

I really don’t like the fact that autism self advocates, often high-functioning individuals diagnosed with Aspergers Disorder, are claiming to speak for all people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Don’t get…
Halloween with an Autistic Child

Once again, Halloween is here. As a child, I remember the excitement I had in picking out a costume, wearing it to school and out, trick-or-treating. As an adult, the stress of coming up with a "good" costume and goi…