Posted on 03/30/21 in Advocacy by Nera Birch
Being proud to be autistic is a relatively new concept for me. I was taught all my life that my autism was something I needed to hide, to be ashamed of. I was forced to... read more
Posted on 05/01/20 in Advocacy by Nera Birch
Advocacy is one of the most important facets of my life. I’m in a unique position where I can really explain to neurotypicals what having autism feels like. I can be a voice for a... read more
Posted on 10/14/19 in Advocacy by Nathan Morgan
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a bully as “one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable.” People with autism are all too familiar with that... read more
Posted on 09/30/19 in Advocacy by Nathan Morgan
“Living under the Double Rainbow” – this is an expression that has emerged in recent years to describe individuals with autism who also identify as LGBTQ+ which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and... read more
Posted on 08/01/19 in Advocacy by Nera Birch
Stimming is a big part of my life. It is something I do every day all day. It is also something that I’ve had a love-hate relationship. On the one (flapping) hand, it is a... read more