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Autism Interview #60: Kieran Rose on the Fatigue of “Masking”

March 20, 2018JennaAutism Acceptance, Interviews

A campaigner for Autistic rights, Kieran Rose has turned his passion for writing to good use, focusing on Advocacy and Acceptance for Autistic and Neurodiverse people, with his blog The Autistic Advocate. The freedom for Neurodiverse and Neurodivergent people to speak for themselves and be heard is paramount for Kieran, mostly due to the fact that he has spent his whole life immersed in Autistic life and culture as an actually Autistic person, with Autism diagnoses for much of his immediate and wider family; and now two Autistic children of his own.

Kieran lives in Durham, England, with his wife, Michelle, where they run their Marketing Consultancy: www.custardandbear.com (With a little help from their three children, Quinn, Albie and Olivia). The whole family all live in a happy bubble of Sensory overwhelm and underwhelm.

This week Kieran shared some of his personal experiences as an autistic individual as well as important advocacy tips for parents and families who live with or near autistic individuals.…

Autism Interview #67: RoAnna Sylver on Writing Neurodivergent Characters

March 17, 2018JennaInterviews

RoAnna Sylver is passionate about stories that give hope, healing and even fun for LGBT, disabled and other marginalized people, and thinks we need a lot more. Aside from writing oddly optimistic dystopia books, RoAnna is an autistic blogger, artist, singer, and voice actor. This week RoAnna discussed her passion for creating neurodivergent characters in her writing.

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Autism Interview #59 Part 2: Daniel Bowman Jr. on Autism Advocacy

March 13, 2018JennaInterviews

Last week author and Associate Professor Daniel Bowman Jr. shared some of his personal experiences as a professor and poet on the autism spectrum. This week continues that interview with practical solutions for individuals making earnest attempts to connect with the autistic community and advocate for autism acceptance.

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Autism Interview #59 Part 1: Daniel Bowman Jr. on Teaching and Poetry

March 6, 2018JennaInterviews

Daniel Bowman Jr. is an autistic writer, poet, and Associate Professor of English at Taylor University. He’s the author of a collection of poems titled A Plum Tree in Leatherstocking Country, a blog contributor for Ruminate, and has written articles and poems featured in a variety of other publications. In part one of this interview, Daniel Bowman discusses his decision to write about autism, as well as his daily routine as a professor, husband, and father.

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7 Reasons Why the Neurodiversity Movement Matters to Parents

February 27, 2018Jenna2 CommentsAutism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

How invested are you in the neurodiversity movement? The societal shift to treat autism (along with a variety of atypical neurological conditions) as a difference rather than a disease has improved autism acceptance, thereby potentially improving the quality of life for individuals on the spectrum. But it would be a mistake to think this movement is only for autistic people. Parents too have several important reasons to embrace neurodiversity.

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Autism Interview #58: Georgia Lyon on Navigating School with Autism

February 20, 2018JennaInterviews

Georgia Lyon is a college student, author, illustrator, and autism advocate who was diagnosed with autism at age three. In her book How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl, Lyon details her journey trying to figure out facial expressions, make friends, and navigate the social world of school. This week she shared her experience growing up with an autism diagnosis and how she’s used her writing and illustrating skills to advocate for other autistic individuals.

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Love on the Spectrum: 5 Considerations Regarding Spectrum Romance

February 13, 2018JennaPractical Parenting

This is a reposting of an article originally published on this site February 14, 2017.

Valentine’s Day can mean cute cards and fun (or stressful) holiday parties for young kids as well as bring a mixed bag of emotions for teens and adults on the spectrum. There has been a lot of media buzz about autism and relationships recently, even more so since the release of the documentary Autism in Love. Here are some suggestions from people on the spectrum about things to consider around Valentine’s Day or with romantic relationships.

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Autism Interview #57: Mickey Rowe on Autism and Theatre

February 6, 2018JennaInterviews

Mickey Rowe is the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone in the Tony Award winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and one of the first autistic actors to play any autistic character. He has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, Teen Vogue, Playbill, NPR, CNN’S Great Big Story, Huffington Post and more. Mickey is also Artistic Director of Arts on the Waterfront, a high-quality free theater and arts program in downtown Seattle where many homeless community members live. This week he shared his experience working as an actor with The Indiana Repertory Theatre.

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How Autism Has Made Me an Exceptional Childcare Worker

January 30, 2018JennaAutism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

The following article was written by Frank L. Ludwig and was originally published on his website. It is reprinted here with his permission.

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Autism Interview #56: Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton on What Neurotypical Parents of Autistic Children Need to Know

January 16, 2018JennaInterviews

Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D., is a writer, editor, former ethics professor, and author of the blog Full Spectrum Mama where she writes about her experience as an autistic mother raising two children, one of whom is also on the autism spectrum. This week she shared information about a new book she is working on and offered some wonderful reminders for neurotypical parents trying to raise their autistic children in the most positive and supportive environment possible.

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