Helping a Child with Autism Honor Mom on Mother’s Day
May brings extra stress to a child with autism because Mother’s Day can actually be a challenge. One year, I forgot to write a card or make something special for my mom and I will never do that again....
View ArticleA Special High School Graduation for a Special-Ism Writer
Hi everyone! Wow. It’s been such a busy month here. I finished some of the biggest steps of my high school career such as AP exams, prom, and graduation. This month instead of giving tips, tricks and...
View ArticleOn the Road With “Isms”
I want to talk about driving from the perspective of a special-ism individual. It’s a topic that often comes up; the one my friends lovingly tease me about. I will give some overall advice to parents...
View ArticleWelcome to the Adult World: Self-Advocacy
I can’t believe its August and before we all know it, it is back to school and the summer is over. I’ve done lists of back to school tips before, but today we’re going to talk about self-advocacy. It’s...
View ArticleHaving an Ism and Having a Roommate
At the University of Florida (UF), we are already halfway through the semester. I promised I’d share tips and stories and things I’ve been learning in college, and this month, I want to talk about...
View ArticlePreparing Your Child For Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Let’s talk about some changes that are occurring during the beginning of the “holiday”. Thanksgiving, in most homes, is usually a family event. This means there will be...
View ArticleTips for Managing School and Holiday Stress
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a great first half of the school year! Right now I am going through my first semester final exams here at the University of Florida, and I’m taking a study break...
View Article3 Things I Wish I Knew During My First College Semester
Today, I’m going to write a fun piece about the top three things I wish I did differently last semester. As you all know, last semester was my first college semester at the University of Florida. In...
View ArticleSafety Awareness in Independent Living
Part of living independently on a college campus, or anywhere for that matter, involves being safe when you’re living alone, or are going other places. I want to provide a few tips on safety and...
View ArticleDiscover Summer Camp Success for Your Special Needs Child
Happy summer, everyone! Today’s topic is addressing one of the summer’s most difficult challenges: summer camps. Selecting a Camp Depending on what type of camp your child attends, whether it be a...
View ArticleTime Management for Middle School Students
I can’t believe it’s August. I am so not ready to go back to school yet because I like being home! Anyway, we’re going to talk about time management today because it is a huge skill needed for life,...
View ArticleWhat Does it Mean to be “Different”?
Many of you probably know that I am an openly high-functioning autistic college student, and I am very proud of identifying with this. I am open because I want to make a difference and inspire others...
View Article8 Halloween Tips: Personal Perspective
Halloween is a great holiday because kids love dressing up and eating the candy, BUT, all that goes with it is not so great for me. I can certainly live without an uncomfortable costume, ringing...
View ArticleComfortably Fashion Forward
I can’t believe it’s nearly halfway through the semester: midterms are over, the weather is getting cooler, and the holiday season is right around the corner! The changes in weather and upcoming...
View ArticleTips for Managing School and Holiday Stress
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a great first half of the school year! Right now I am going through my first semester final exams here at the University of Florida, and I’m taking a study...
View ArticleHelp Children Graciously Accept Disappointing Gifts
It happens quite often, a child wants a cool new game and ends up getting a pair of socks. If this is your child, especially your child with isms, how might you handle it without embarrassing the...
View ArticleWelcome to the Adult World: Self-Advocacy
I can’t believe its August and before we all know it, it is back to school and the summer is over. I’ve done lists of back to school tips before, but today we’re going to talk about self-advocacy. It’s...
View ArticleHaving an Ism and Having a Roommate
At the University of Florida (UF), we are already halfway through the semester. I promised I’d share tips and stories and things I’ve been learning in college, and this month, I want to talk about...
View ArticleSelf-Advocacy: Like Speaking a Foreign Language
“Use your words” and “Ask, and you will receive” are phrases I heard a lot during my childhood. Back when I was younger, I thought this meant to stop being so shy and well, speak up. I also wasn’t the...
View ArticleMoving from “Awareness” to “Acceptance”
I am back from the depths of papers, exams, quizzes, projects, and figuring out what I’m going to do with the rest of my life type stuff. Hope you didn’t miss me too much! I would like to share my...
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