Autism Interview #143: Tracey Cohen on Her ‘Up Close and Personal’ New Book

Autism Acceptance, Interviews
Photo credit: Martin Wooledge Photography

Tracey Cohen is an experienced ultrarunner, author, and speaker, and has competed in thousands of races around the world. She was featured on this blog last year discussing some of her experiences growing up undiagnosed, her current advocacy work, and her love of running. Tracey was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 39 and speaks regularly about autism to school groups and at conferences. She is the author of several books, including Six-Word Lessons on Female Asperger Syndrome, Six-Word Lessons on the Sport of Running, and the recently-released My Life on the Autism Spectrum: Misunderstandings, Insight & Growth. This week she shared how she’s been surviving the pandemic and the unique, personal nature of her new book.

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Neurodiversity 101 Webinar

Autism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

Neurodiversity 101: Tips for promoting autism acceptance and raising more confident and capable Autistic children Full Transcript Below Hi Everyone, my name is Jenna Gensic, and I’m the founder of LearnFromAutistics.com, a website which aims to connect parents and caregivers with Autistic voices and expertise and helps promote Autistic writing and Autistic-endorsed resources. I regularly…

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Accepting Your Autism: A How-to Comprehensive Guide by Kerrin Maclean

Autism Acceptance

The guide below is written by Kerrin Maclean (see her interview from last week here) and originally published on her blog. It is reprinted here with her permission. Kerrin Maclean is an Autism advocate from New Zealand. She vlogs at Aspie Answers, spreading awareness of Autism and invites viewers to witness the everyday life of an ‘Aspie.’ Maclean is also the author of Life of an Aspie and blogs at Life of an Aspie.

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Autistic Writers on the Topic of Love

Autism Acceptance

Let’s expel some myths about autism and dating/sexuality this Valentine’s Day! As always, the best way to do this is to see what people on the spectrum are saying about the topic. Below you’ll find a variety of articles authored by #ActuallyAutistic writers who speak on the topic of dating, romance, and love on the spectrum.

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Common Ableist Terms You Might Be Using

Autism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

Ableism (discrimination against disabled people) is unfortunately so prevalent in society that it has pervaded everyday language. People use this language without even thinking about its origins or the problem with its widespread use. I’ve compiled a list of some of the most common ableist words/phrases in an effort to both illustrate their prevalence and raise awareness for those interested in avoiding this language (and educating others!).

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Thankful for Autistic Sharing and What the Autistic Community is Saying About Thanksgiving and the Holidays

Autism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

I’d like say that I’m grateful for the many Autistic people I’ve corresponded with who have helped me to better understand autism, raise my son with a positive autistic identity, and shape my advocacy efforts for this community. This website is a platform for autistic voices and expertise, but only because so many Autistic individuals…

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