In the last few months since becoming independent again, I have noticed benchmarks that I continue to achieve as time… READ MORE
Yesterday, I had an epiphany. While I WANT to adult, I HAVE to put forth the effort to want and… READ MORE
Along with bettering my nutrition and reducing my sugary beverage intake, I am making the prerogative to be more active… 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
. Related to that is the necessary to sometimes for autistics to take a break and recharge our batteries. Sometimes… READ MORE
Sleep. Its one of the most common know ill effects of the autistic brain. Many autistics struggle with It continually… READ MORE
When a person experiences Autistic Shutdown, the best thing to do is to just let them get the rest they… READ MORE
We as both autistics/neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals must be aware that we must be cognizant of what our needs are… 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
This week has been one of those weeks. What has happened has. I personally experienced when things don’t go our… READ MORE
Reality struck this weekend. My mother and I were out shopping and I decided to dine out at one of… READ MORE
We must realize that no matter what negative comments come across that we as autists should be valued as a… READ MORE
First of all, to fill the void of free time during the COVID Pandemic, I have decided to start the… READ MORE
Criticism, Everyone’s susceptible to it. But for the neurodivergent such as myself, it can be taken with such seriousness and… READ MORE
Discussing the realities of living on your own and reading/showing emotional characteristics in others when they are trying to support… READ MORE
Being under further restrictions because of COVID has made me in more of a thinking mode, but having more of… READ MORE
“You have the power to choose whether or not to make a spectacle out of something, but you must also think about whether it is worth it.”
~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.