Being autistic, it can be hard to accept when changes occur to our daily routine that we may not see… READ MORE
Over the past few weeks, I have been resuming what was in most ways the routine that I had pre-pandemic.… READ MORE
Recently, I have realized that there are things I am slowly becoming more aware of that affect my senses. Knowing… READ MORE
Having to manage the complexities of that and other situations in the course of the past near four years has… READ MORE
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Over the years, I have been reading more about Autistic Burnout and exactly what it is. I think that I… READ MORE
Sometimes, we have to accept things for what they are, despite thinking they shouldn’t be that way. Many times we… READ MORE
A few weeks ago, central service lines to a neighboring broadband provider were severed, thus incapacitating broadband and TV services… READ MORE
The past week has been full of planning, goal setting and other things that become necessary in the realm of… READ MORE
Last weekend, I had the opportunity of turning another year older. While I have had a great amount of personal… READ MORE
Recently, I experienced a challenging outing with my mother. In having that experience, I learned from her that we need… READ MORE
Many times growing up when experiencing life with my parents and seeing their faults or things they would do that… READ MORE
In continuing this week’s blog of Independence-Dependence, I had several examples of why it is important to be thankful for… READ MORE
As I have had some time to ponder my own thoughts recently, I began to realize how much I have… READ MORE
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As human beings we are often creatures of habit. We cannot often see beyond what we know. Change is often… READ MORE
Keeping on track with yesterday’s blog of accepting Reality, what often follows up is a cause to react when confronted… READ MORE
Following up with yesterday’s blog where I learned that we must be in a dynamic at times that we may… READ MORE
Recently, my parents were cleaning their house and brought to me some of my possessions. Some of these were some… READ MORE
In recent years, there has been much divide between self-advocates and family members of autistics about the advocating for all… READ MORE
As part of experience, a recent journey of self-discovery and acceptance has made me realize the fact that I can… READ MORE
“Don’t assume, presume competence”
~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.