The Struggle to Truly Know My Limits
It can be so easy to be overwhelmed with thoughts like "what could have been "or 'what might have been" right before going to sleep. In this blog, Rachel asks herself "what if" she didn't have a disability or the support system she has now. How might this change her life?
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Having Fun on A Sick Day
Sarah recently had symptoms of a common cold. She describes some different options one can choose from when they are home sick. All these options are good ways to stay positive when feeling under the weather.
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Sensory Sensitivity and Understanding the Effects
Anne expresses her wishes for employers and Human Resources departments to receive more education and training on ways to accommodate neurodivergent folks at work. She details her sensory profile and the way it impacts her work.
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The National Civil War Museum
One of Thomas's passions is the Civil War which he is able to indulge by volunteering at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He has volunteered there for close to 15 years. In this blog, Thomas shares some of his knowledge about the Civil War and the National Civil War Museum.
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Anxiety
Annie recalls a recent episode where she and her family dealt with a lot of stress during a home renovation. She also shared the coping skills she used to stay calm during this time.
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Let’s Befriend Some Extraterrestrials
Penny reacts to the government confirmation that Aliens exist. If she had the opportunity to become the alien's guide to earth life, she shares what she would do to help the alien fit in and integrate into society.
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Feeling adrift
Out- of-Sync Woman reflects on how hard it can be to connect to her siblings as a busy adult. She feels badly that she isn't closer to her siblings and wonders about how to feel closer to them.
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My Crowded Closet Problem
Fashion and clothing are a passion for Rachel. She loves the art of putting together a great outfit, one that she feels her best in. However, there's a downside to loving clothing as much as she does. Her closet and dresser are overflowing, always leaving her overwhelmed with too many options of what to wear or donate.
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Missing Context and misunderstanding
People are complex, so its easy to misunderstand one another. When you add in other factors like having autism it can be even easier to get confused about other people's feeling and expectations.
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Hyperfocus and Autistic Inertia, A Blissful Relationship
What is hyperfocus and inertia? In this blog, Anne shares her viewpoint regarding these states of being. She goes over the steps she need to reach a state of hyperfocus for work.
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An Autistic Traveling Man
Hobbies can bring great joy into your life. Thomas shares one of his favorites hobbies, traveling. Starting as a child with family and continuing to the present, he has traveled widely in the United States.
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My Life with Autism
Annie's life has always been affected by Autism. She describes the negative impact on her daily life and how this can be frustrating. She also highlights the positive side of having Autism and how she's enjoying sharing her experiences.
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From Scar to Story
While doing a sewing task, Penny accidently burns herself with her iron. She writes about the aftermath and her thoughtful take-away from this incident. Check out this blog to learn more about Penny!
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I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world!
Starting as a little girl, Sarah has always had Barbie in her life, from playing with Barbie to challenging herself in new ways like Barbie. Check out Sarah's blog to learn more about her and how this doll has affected her life.
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Barefoot Contessa
One of Ziggie's hobbies is cooking and in this blog he writes about Ina Rosenberg Garten, also know as the "Barefoot Contessa." He shares why he finds her inspiring and gives details about her life path. He also invites the reader to respond with their own recipes.
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