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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Taking Pride in Queer Joy
Rachel blogs that "Pride month, any pride month, is about celebration." June is LGBTQIA+ community Pride month and Rachel has a lot of mixed feelings about celebrating when there are so many struggles for this community. She shares that she is affected by the progress that the LGBTQIA+ community has made over the years in many ways.
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My Blogging Experience
Annie writes about how she became a blogger for ASDNext. She has dreams of writing a book, and she feels like blogging is a great way to start writing in a public setting. She finds joy in being able share her thoughts with others through her blogging.
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LGBTQIA+ Ally blog
Out-of- Sync Woman blogs about her support of the LGBTQIA+ community. She writes about how she feels even closer to this community ever since she found out that some members of her family are part of this community. She feels strongly that the world should be a kinder and gentler place.
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Feeling Like a Teenage Alien
This blog is a very honest look back at what Out-of-Sync Woman felt as a teenager. She felt like she didn't belong and like she was sort of an alien being. She eventually came to realize how she positively relates to the LGBTQIA+ community. This blog also highlights her strong belief on being true to yourself while not putting others down.
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Why I Prefer Texting as Someone with Autism
There are many ways to keep in contact with others, including texting. Penny blogs about how she mainly texts with other people. While there are negatives to it, she prefers this method of communication as someone on the spectrum.
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Vacation Struggles, Planning, and Preparation for a Trip
Out- of-Sync Woman blogs about what she learned about herself during her most recent trip and shares some of the ideas she thought of after it. She wonders if these ideas would have helped make the trip better for her in the first place.
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The Nickelodeon Documentary and My Feelings About It
Annie Snow blogs about her thoughts and feelings on the recent Nickelodeon documentary. She was surprised and shocked by the way Nickelodeon treated their child actors. She feels strongly that more should have been done to protect these kids.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Turning Pain into Strength
Teresa touches on her struggles regarding her mental health over the last few months. She found it hard to blog about these experiences and to be honest with others about how she's feeling. She often worries about how others might react to her.
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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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The Accessibility of Advocacy
Rachel blogs about the costs of being a self-advocate in terms of time, money, and mental energy. She writes about the work and effort that was used to attend the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC. Rachel believes that being a self-advocate should be more accessible so more people can be heard.
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Coming to Terms with Changing Needs
After many years of not feeling comfortable taking any medications, Out-of-Sync Woman has recently come to the conclusion that she needs certain prescription drugs to live a healthy and productive life.
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In Awe of An Eclipse
Awe is the best word to explain what Out- of- Sync Woman felt on April 8th when she saw the total eclipse of the sun. She goes into more details about the day of the eclipse in this blog.
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Loving Yourself as Yourself
Like a lot of people, Sarah's body has changed over the years. Her mental body image, stress, and eating habits changed too. As time went on, she realized that she had developed some bad habits. She was able to ask her parents for help and support during that time. She learned a lot of helpful ways to stay healthy.
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Being a Part of the Autism Community
Penny often used to feel different from her peers before she got her autism diagnosis. After she received it, she was able join two autism groups that she really enjoys a lot, where she feels heard and understood. She's proud to be a member of this fantastic community!
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