July Disability Pride Month
Out-of-Sync Woman comes to terms with accepting that being disabled is part of her identity. She reflects a little on the history that makes the privileges she enjoys possible.
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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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Trip To the Farmers Market
This June, Annie was so excited to spend time with her friends at the West Shore Market. Almost a year had past since she last saw her friends. She had a great time exploring the market. The group finished the day by going to Rita's and the park.
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Lavendar in June
Rachel blogs about harvesting lavender in June. She shares her process of starting with plants to finishing with useable objects. She explains the joy she finds in hobbies that created a finished product.
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Independence, Dependence, and Interdependence
Out-of-Sync Woman reflects on what the Fourth of July holiday means for our country and its history. She specifically focuses on what independence, dependence, and interdependence means for both her and the United States of America.
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Forging Bonds: A Metalworking Workshop with My Dad
Penny and her dad spent time bonding together at an old-fashioned metalsmith where they made two knives by hand. Penny shares her joy in creating memories with her dad.
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Speaker Jam 2024
Teresa's June blog focuses on getting out of her comfort zone by speaking in public. She was one of the featured speakers in an event called Speaker Jam held by the Butler County Community Support Program. She was very uncomfortable and nervous; however, she gained confidence during her speech!
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Summer Health
Out-of-Sync Woman always looks forward to summer. She enjoys the longer days, the yummy fruits and fresh vegetables, and the nicer weather. However, there are some concerns that she has about the Summertime risks to be aware of
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Broken Air Conditioning for Apartment Building
Out-of-Sync Woman blogs about the ongoing issues with the broken AC unit for her building. She writes about possible tips and tricks for keeping cool during warm weather.
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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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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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