Blogs

My Main Influences

Thomas blogs about two people who have impacted his life. He describes how they met and the way they still affect his life today.

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My Homebody Paradox

Rachel loves to travel to new places. However, the steps she needs to take to leave home can be overwhelming.

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The Ups and Downs of Being an Adult: A Rollercoaster Story

As an adult, Penny no longer feels the thrill of riding a roller coaster. She avoided them until recently, when her brother convinced her to try one.

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Kings of Music

Sarah blog's about two great artists from past Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. She focuses on two of their chart toping songs Elvis’s “If I Can Dream” and Jackson’s “Beat It”.

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A New Start

Many things have changed since Teresa's last blog. One of the big changes is that Teresa has moved back to her hometown.

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Describe One of Your Best Days

Thomas blogs about the wonderful days in his life from family trips to his most recent birthdays.

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My Special Interest: Learning, Growing, and Grounding Through Creativity

Penny blogs about her love of all types of arts and crafts. Her special interests evolve over time, but they always bring her joy and peace.

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Loneliness

Even though Anne has family and friends. She often feels lonely and misunderstood by those who are close to her. She blogs about these feelings and how she copes.

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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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