While some things because of my autism or mental health challenges are at times challenging, sometimes I need to experience… READ MORE
While in the modern era, we advance to the need for inclusion everywhere we look such as sports, activities, the… READ MORE
Problem Solving is a skill of autistic adults that has to be learned if one chooses to be independent. From… READ MORE
Over the past few months, I have been experiencing overmagnification of fears. A trait of autistics that we always may… READ MORE
As an autistic, being independent has its perks. You can in many cases do what you want, make your place… READ MORE
This week for my adulting post, I am going to write about grooming an autistic self. For autistics, we can… READ MORE
Being independent has proved to me that there’s times of boredom, loneliness and isolation as many are experiencing right now… READ MORE
Independence. The dream of many autistics. Yes, that is a goal for many as many still live with their family,… READ MORE
Growing up, I have had too many experiences to count about being disapppointed. Back then I was never one to… READ MORE
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Oftentimes, in the modes of social media the journey of autistics. We see their milestones and their downfalls. We also… READ MORE
While being an autistic can have its talents like being organized and ritual, we have to remember that this being… READ MORE
So, this week partly I have been focusing on self-regulation. This topic has sparked an interest in me because I… READ MORE
Yesterday, I had an epiphany. While I WANT to adult, I HAVE to put forth the effort to want and… READ MORE
Being independent comes with a great deal of responsibility. Independence is not easy for many autistics, however the earlier you… READ MORE
Incorporating new foods into one’s diet may not be the easiest for both the one caring for the autistic person… READ MORE
When a person experiences Autistic Shutdown, the best thing to do is to just let them get the rest they… READ MORE
I personally have witnessed the victimization and trust be compromised in not only autistic individuals but individuals both with and… READ MORE
So as I am getting adjusted to independent life again, it has made me realize the need to do things… READ MORE
Most of 2020 and gearing into 2021 we have had a great deal of change to routine. To the autistic… 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.