Becoming an adult, especially in an independent living situation requires the execution and management of tasks that need to be… READ MORE
Being an autistic adult, I always want to throw a pity party about how bad life is for me. Sometimes,… READ MORE
Nowadays the comorbidities of being autistic and having other mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is more… READ MORE
When an autistic adult makes that big leap into independence. They are oftentimes away from the cusp of their very… READ MORE
As many autistic people, I have difficulty experiencing when supports change. I define support as anything that is essential for… READ MORE
While some with autism are pre-programmed to make lists, there are still a host of autidtic individuals that for the… READ MORE
Self-Determination is defined as the process by which a person controls their own life. As an adult with autism, this… READ MORE
While people with autism are oftentimes known as introverted, backwards or shy, many of want the same things neurotypical people… READ MORE
All human beings have breaking points when becoming irritated. However, autistics have certain triggering and breaking points that because of… READ MORE
Last week, I had one of my providers that visits home arrive for our weekly appointment breathing heavily because he… READ MORE
Another amazing week is on the horizon and I am all set for the week. I say that I am… READ MORE
As an autistic, it can be hard at times to maintain a positive outlook on life. Being independent can deter… READ MORE
Throughout my life I have experienced many bouts of anxiety when presented the opportunity when something different presents itself. Oftentimes… READ MORE
As we know in the autism community, there’s that cliff when school years ends for someone. I have seen numerous… READ MORE
In the three and a half decades in my life I have grown so much into a mature adult. I… READ MORE
When one lives alone. A need often arises when one needs to shopping. To persons that are autistic or have… READ MORE
For many autistics, the ability to make one’s decisions can be a difficult task for an autistic to perform. For… READ MORE
We want nothing but a friendship out of it, but we must be mindful of where we lay our boundaries… READ MORE
“Life is too short to be upset on petty things. Learn to move on and make the best of today for we are not always promised tomorrow.”
~Dustin
Home to the writings of an autisitc man that has had his share of life experiences over four decades but has bounced back greatly from adverisity to live an everyday independent life.