Addressing Social Stereotypes of Aspies
This month I had the opportunity and privilege to be featured in ASERT’s June Newsletter. In that article, I highlight some of the processes to become a Certifed Peer Specialist (CPS). I’ve also written about becoming a CPS in a previous blog post for ASDNext. With all that said, I want to discuss social stereotypes […]
Read morePreplanning my Beach Vacation
I’m really excited about my upcoming vacation to the beach with friends. What I’m nervous about is making sure I have everything ready when it’s time to go. Do I need to replace or get new clothes for the anticipated temperatures/weather conditions for the trip? Do I need to get any supplies such as paper […]
Read moreA Healthier Me
As someone who was always thin, I never was one to focus on what I ate. My parents begged me to eat more because as they said it, “I was just skin and bones.” Growing up and going through the trials and tribulations of life, I put on weight. It was good to put on […]
Read moreCommunication Roadblocks
I’m not very good at communicating, especially with the people I’m close to, such as my friends and family. I spend so much time trying to find the right words that won’t hurt other people’s feelings that I often end up not saying anything. This leads me to “stuffing” my emotions and thoughts. Keeping in […]
Read moreWeekend Over the Campfire
With the weather finally getting warmer I thought it was probably a good idea for me to go out and move a bit more by taking part in activities other than the conferences and the public speeches I have attended this month for autism awareness. I wanted to get out and do more outside like […]
Read moreLeadership: How I Became a Committee Chairman
When I think of a leader, I think of someone who is strong-willed, outgoing and a great listener — someone who can captivate an audience and draw attention to important issues. Are those qualities something that I see in myself? Not growing up, but today, as someone who is the current chairman, and youngest ever […]
Read moreLessons from at Home Boredom
I have a fairly well-adjusted schedule but lately I haven’t been able to do much. Although I haven’t been doing much I still try to be active. Typically, in the colder months I stay at home and am unable to venture outside. However, I have been able to cope with some of this inactivity because I’ve found […]
Read moreSwitching to a Smartphone
Phones have gone through an evolution over the years. As a young kid, I remember chatting with friends via a phone tethered with a cord and my mother picking up another receiver in the house telling me she had to make a phone call. Things like cell phones were expensive back then and bulky, so […]
Read moreDating Q&A with Dr. Melissa Brown
Q: I’m really nervous about dating, especially approaching someone for the first time. I have a hard time reading other people’s body language. Do other people not on the Autism Spectrum have similar experiences? A: Absolutely. Most people are quite nervous to introduce themselves to someone they are interested in. It is a natural human need […]
Read moreBlack History and Autism – MMA Fighter John “Doomsday” Howard
Black History Month is a time where we recognize the contributions of African Americans in American history. I once wrote about Roland Johnson, a former patient of the infamous Pennhurst state hospital and how he became of a proponent for disability rights to ensure that those with disabilities would be able to reside and stay […]
Read moreSuper Bowl
A big social event is happening in February: the Super Bowl. While I’m not a football fan, I really enjoy watching the Super Bowl commercials. I never really understood what the big deal was for many years but I think I understand now. This annual game is important because it’s the culmination of many games […]
Read more2018: A Year in Review
A review of all the great blogs and activities from ASDNext over 2018.
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Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime Reading Review
So, there was a meeting that I had about 2 years ago that caused me to relate to the issues of Christopher Boone’s Character in Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. I have found it hard to discuss all the scenarios that went into the book. It’s about a young 15-year-old […]
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