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
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
“It can be easy to act on our emotions but there can also be a sense of pride when we are brave and do what we need to get through the challenges we face.”
~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.