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Blogs
Ziggie
Why George Floyd’s Death Impacted Me As An Autistic African American Male
Ziggy talks about how the death of George Floyd impacted him and his own experiences as an African American with autism.
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A Change of Plans
Ziggy talks about plans that were put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic as well as adjustments he has made to his routine.
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Animal Crossing – An Island Escape
Ziggie talks about how Animal Crossing has provided a fun escape from the pandemic. He discusses what he has done with his island and why the game is so engaging.
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Hey Arnold – A Showcase of Non-Traditional Family Structures
Ziggy talks about how the 90's TV show, "Hey Arnold" covered individual and familial issues that were not commonly discussed in children shows and why it was so important to him.
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Black History and Nursing – Mary Eliza Mahoney
For Black History Month, Ziggie writes about the first African American nurse - Mary Eliza Mahoney - and the lasting impact she made in the field.
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An Overview of Ridesharing Apps and Why I Prefer Using Them Over Public Transportation
Ziggie shares his thoughts on using rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber, and why he prefers this mode of public transportation over others.
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The Magic School Bus
Latest blog by Ziggie where he talks about the Magic School Bus and how it can be applied to situations in daily life.
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My thoughts on identity-first vs. person-first language
In this blog, Ziggie discusses his thoughts and describes person-first and identity-first language. He shares his experiences and talks about which he prefers.
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A Wonderful Summer
Ziggie reflects on the wonderful summer he had seeing his family and attending fun parties.
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The Great Distraction: Our Phones
In this blog, Ziggie talks about smartphones and how they can become a distraction from the world around us.
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Please Stand By – Movie Review
Films surrounding the subject of autism can be very hit or miss. Sometimes a movie will treat a person with ASD like furniture or an immeasurable burden upon their family. Other times, you can get an endearing depiction of autism, and you wish more narratives were like this. Recently I had the opportunity to watch […]
Read moreSpoon Theory
Spoon Theory. You may have heard of it or you might have not. Either way, I’ll be providing a brief overview of what it is and it’s significance in explaining to those who lack a bit of understanding, that those with mental illnesses, physical impairments or those with executive dysfunction have to put forth a […]
Read moreHarry Belafonte
Many, I am sure are familiar with Harry Belafonte’s illustrious career but I’ll highlight a few notable achievements. In his early life, he sang in jazz clubs in midtown New York in order to pay for his acting classes. At those clubs, he was backed by legends; Lester Young, Charlie Parker (band), Miles Davis and […]
Read moreHalloween Town
October is my favorite month of the year. It’s a turning point. The air cools, it becomes crisp and clear, humidity leaves and taking walks outside is refreshing and restoring. It’s also the last month before we turn our clock’s forward and it gets darker a lot sooner. So, while I do enjoy longer evenings […]
Read moreBecoming a Certified Peer Specialist
Years ago, when I was at my lowest dealing with anxiety and depression, I couldn’t imagine doing the things I am now. An autism diagnosis came later in life as well after a doctor noticed that the current medication regimen wasn’t panning out and referred me to get tested for ASD, rather than just try […]
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