Social Work Month Education Series
Thomas is very active in the Autism community and has been for years. In addition to running an Autism support group, he contributes his experience and knowledge to many Autism organizations.
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How to Vote as a Self-Advocate
Thomas blogs about the voting process,; he details the steps to becoming a voter.
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A New Year – 2025 – My Life
Thomas blogs about some recent text messages he got from a friend. Thomas and his friend have very different viewpoints about family issues.
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That Time of Year Again
Thomas has very mixed emotions when it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some parts of the season he really enjoys but other part are very hard for him. He often feels like he has to mask his true feelings this time of year.
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My Genealogical Information Continued
Thomas shares more about his family's genealogical record; he is very passionate about this historical information.
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Housing Myth Busting Community Spotlight
Thomas was recently interviewed by the Housing Myth Busting team about his experiences with housing. They ask him about how he became a renter and other questions regarding his living situation.
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My Ancestry
A couple of years ago Thomas did an Ancestry DNA test for his sister. He shares what he learned about his family history in this blog.
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Gettysburg Address
Thomas blogs a bit about the Civil War focusing on the National Cemetery in Gettysburg. He also shares about why the Gettysburg Address was written by President Lincoln. He ends the blog with the words to this famous address.
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Jubilee Day
Thomas blogs about the history of Mechanicsburg's Jubilee Day which has been an annual event for almost a hundred years. He describes the fun experiences he had during Jubilee Day this past June.
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Public Speaking
Thomas writes "As a well know Autism Self-Advocate in Pennsylvania, you do have to learn how to become a well-spoken person and to be able to relate to the public." He blogs about his history and experiences with public speaking starting in grade school up to today.
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The 19th Annual Logan’s Run and Walk
Thomas blogs about the 19th annual Logan's Run and Walk for Autism Acceptance. He goes into detail about his role in making this race possible and the tasks he needed to get done before the race could start. He is very proud of what he achieved with the other directors on the board.
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How Has Being a Part of the Autism Community Impacted You?
Thomas blogs about his "100% positive" experience as a member of the autistic community. His diagnosis allowed him to gain a better understanding of himself, opened new doors to share his story and use his leadership skills, and provided him with long-lasting friendships!
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What is Podcasting?
Thomas blogs about the history of the podcast, shares the top types of podcast genres and the types of podcast formats. He shares details and the joy he derives from being a part of an Autism Podcafé group out of Pittsburgh.
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A Month for Love or Is It?
"February is supposed to be the month for finding love for the first time or showing your love for someone special in your life,” Thomas shares in his blog. However, finding someone to love is very difficult for many people. Thomas goes into detail regarding some of the reasons this is hard for both neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals.
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Everyday Lives Autism Conference
Thomas blogs about the "Everyday Lives Autism" conference held this January at the Hershey Lodge. He has been a vendor for the adult autism group called "Spectrum Friends" for many years and will continue again this year. He blogs about his experience with this conference and shares his excitement for future ones.
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