Putting My Lived Experience to Good Use

• By: Gyasi Burks-Abbott, MS Author, Public Speaker, and Autism Self-Advocate
• December 23rd, 2022
• actually autistic, advocacy, congress, lawmakers, legislation, personal story, policy, self-advocacy, Winter 2023 Issue
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…speak to lawmakers, I know it’s important to come prepared with fact sheets, statistics, and other supplemental material. But I’m also aware that the most compelling information is the impact…

Why Didn’t My Pre-Diagnosis Clinicians Bring Up the Possibility of Autism?

• By: Sam Farmer Neurodiversity Community Self-Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker
• April 11th, 2023
• actually autistic, adult diagnosis, diagnosis, fitting in, masking, neuropsychological evaluation, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma
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…knowing that the outcome she saw coming would not be her fault if it did in fact come to pass. It was then that I came to realize that the…

An Autistic Woman’s Success Story: Kaelynn Partlow, Therapist, Dog Trainer, and Star of the Hit Netflix Series “Love on the Spectrum”

• By: Sam Farmer Neurodiversity Community Self-Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker
• July 5th, 2023
• acceptance, actually autistic, courage, Love on the Spectrum, misrepresentation, netflix, raising awareness, service animals, Summer 2023 Issue, therapy, tv show, underrepresentation, unmasking
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…autistic adults assembled by Autism Ontario who reviewed the show commented that actor Freddie Highmore’s portrayal of Dr. Murphy came across as being a composite of his previous neurodivergent and…

Autistic Lived Experience: Unable to Be There for a Friend in Need

• By: Sam Farmer Neurodiversity Community Self-Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker
• January 10th, 2024
• actually autistic, advocacy, college, emotional struggles, empathy, mental health, neurodiversity, personal growth, self-discovery, social challenges, therapy, Winter 2024 Issue
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…time of need but from our community in general. It was truly heartening to see how the community came together for him, shared in his anguish, and genuinely empathized with…

Designing a Sensory-Friendly Workplace for Autistic Adults

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• January 10th, 2024
• actually autistic, adults, collaboration areas, diverse sensory processing, employment, inclusive environments, innovative workplace design, leisure spaces, neurodiverse work environment, sensory challenges, sensory sensitivities, Winter 2024 Issue, workplace
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…space. The room would consist of soft or natural lighting, sound-reducing carpeting, built-in bookshelves that house books donated by employees, and large plants scattered around the room. Within this room,…

NYU Libraries Opens Low-Sensory Room for Neurodiverse Students and Others Who Benefit From a Calming Environment

• By: | New York University Division of Libraries
• January 10th, 2024
• academic success, accessibility features, inclusive environment, inclusive spaces, libraries, low-sensory room, mental health wellness, neurodiverse students, sensory needs, Winter 2024 Issue
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…view the original article at https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/october/N-38.html. The NYU Division of Libraries comprises five libraries in Manhattan, one in Brooklyn, and one each at its Abu Dhabi and Shanghai campuses. Its…

Paying It Forward: How a Simple Act of Kindness Can Go a Long Way

• By: Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
• February 9th, 2024
• compassion, kindness, self-regulation, sensory comforts, travel
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…the community, locally and nationally. In addition, she participates with other patients and families in efforts supported by the Autism Care Network. She serves on an executive committee for the…

From Stigma to Acceptance: Insights from a Concerned Autistic Self-Advocate

• By: Sam Farmer Neurodiversity Community Self-Advocate, Author, and Public Speaker
• April 12th, 2024
• acceptance, accommodation, actually autistic, lived experiences, neurodiversity, Spring 2024 Issue, stereotypes, stigma
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…of challenge and adversity. A Long Walk Down a Winding Road – Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens is his first book. Visit samfarmerauthor.com to learn more….

Autistic Lived Experience: A Song Request at a High School Dance That Backfired

• By: Sam Farmer Neurodiversity Community Self-Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker
• July 12th, 2024
• actually autistic, advocacy, social skills, Summer 2024 Issue
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…of challenge and adversity. A Long Walk Down a Winding Road – Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens is his first book. Visit samfarmerauthor.com to learn more….

Researchers Explore Virtual Reality to Build Crucial Social and Safety Skills

• By: Dana Weidig Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• April 1st, 2019
• communication, law enforcement, research, safety skills, spring 2019 issue, virtual reality
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…social and safety skills they need.” More information about this research can be found at CenterforAutismResearch.org. Those interested in participating in this research study may email zittera@email.chop.edu. CarAutismRoadmap.org provides resources…