Does Being Autistic Always Mean Having a Special Interest
Rachel has many mixed thoughts and feelings about special interests. She feels like she doesn't fit the typical autistic model when it comes to them.
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Special Interests Joy
Out-of -Sync Woman shares some of her past special interests going back to when she was a little kid to the present. Her special interests have always brought her a lot of joy.
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Special Interests: Video Games
Kel has many special interests including video games which they love to play and enjoy watching others play too. They blog about all the cool games they like best.
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Building Resilience: Navigating Life’s Rapids
Ziggie blogs about a test he took, the "Everyday Health Resilience Assessment.” The test results piqued his interest enough that he then learned more about the topic, as well as ways to better his resilience.
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: My Special Interest
Teresa reflects upon writing, which has been a special interest of hers for several years.
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How I See it: Special Interests and What They Mean to Me
In this series, our bloggers share some of the special interests they have.
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What is My Special Interest, and What Does It Mean to Me?
Thomas writes about two special interests he has: the railroad and the Civil War. He knows a lot about each topic and volunteers at two museums. His interests have given his life a great deal of joy.
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My Experience with PMDD
Annie blogs about an important health concern that affects her every month. She describes what the symptoms are and how this impacts her life.
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The Dangers of TikTok Brain
Ziggie blogs about how watching too much TikTok and other short videos can lead to problems like having a shorter attention span, difficulty focusing, and can be addictive.
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Finding Calm in the Water: Level 1 Adult Swimming Lessons
It can be hard to get past fear as Penny has found out. In this blog, Penny writes about her fear of deep water and not knowing how to swim. She blogs about the importance of having a supportive friend and taking lessons.
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Canned Food and Disability Friendly Cooking
It has been a year since Rachel moved to Pittsburg. She learned a few key ways to make cooking for herself easier and more enjoyable, too.
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My Camp Experience
Looking back to high school and middle school, one of the things that helped Kel with their mental health was Club/Camp Ophelia. They blog about the many positive impacts it had on them during this time.
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My Podcast Experience
Teresa blogs about being on ASERT's Autism Unmasked podcast this month. She spoke about the ups and downs of living in a group home.
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What is one thing you would do to make your town a better place?
Thomas blogs about the history of Mechanicsburg from its start in the 1800's hundreds to the Civil War. He also shares that he has lived in Mechanicsburg for the last 19 years.
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Banned Books
Reading some of the great banned books as a student has inspired Sarah to take risks. She believes that kids should have the right to choice for themselves what to read.
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