Matthew Kenslow, diagnosed with Asperger's at six, shares his life's challenges and triumphs in "Juggling the Issues."
Category: Reviews
Review: What Color Is Monday? By Carrie Cariello
For the past few years, I have been following author Carrie Cariello on Facebook. While she has quite the way with words and explanation of how autism affects her, her son Jack and her entire family. She has an engagement on her page of nearly 10,000 and along with a subscriber section to her Facebook… Continue reading Review: What Color Is Monday? By Carrie Cariello
Review: “In A Different Key”
A mother tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man living in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey exposes a startling record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed by forces like race, money and privilege – but leads to hope that more communities are learning to have the backs of people on the spectrum.
Review: Autism: Aging Out
Autism: Aging Out travels across Pennsylvania to show the successes and challenges individuals and families face when a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder turns 21 and navigates new pathways to joining the workforce; living situations; health and wellness; and social engagement.
Review: EagleEnd USB Headset with Microphone for PC
Many times, I read online from autistics for recommendations for noise-cancelling headsets. Needing to replace one I chose an Amazon Choice, the EagleEnd USB Headset with Microphone for PC as this was the purpose I needed it for.
Book Review: Coping With Coronavirus – How to Stay Calm and Protect Your Mental Health (by Dr. Brendan Kelly)
These are certainly challenging, unprecedented times. Allow pre-eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Kelly to help you understand and cope with the unique stresses of today, as we all try to deal with the threat of COVID-19 within our homes, communities and throughout the world.
Book Review: Uncommon Sense: An Autistic Journey by Adam Mardero
Adam Mardero is a person who lives with autism and works to further the cause of acceptance of autism and neurodiversity acceptance. He has earned a master’s degree in history as well as a bachelor of education. This book is a fascinating and frankly inspiring account of his own journey to achieve understanding and acceptance of his condition.
Review: Love On The Spectrum – Season 2
Note: This is a Review of the newly released second season of the Austrailian-Based Netflix Series "Love on the Spectrum." If you have yet to watch it, below the photo will contain some spoilage, so be governed accordingly.
Book Review: Happy, Positive, and Confiedent Sex for Adults on the Autism Spectrum…and beyond! by Michael John Carley
NOTE: I want to disclose that this review is for either Adults on Autism Spectrum as the book intended or for those aiding such individuals in this aspect. For some, this may be too much to digest for their ASD person and that is OK, however I feel it is in good interest that this book is a important tool for this often taboo subject in individuals on the spectrum.
Book Review: Asperger Syndrome & Alcohol
The Book Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol discusses one man's journey with addiction to alcohol and discovering that he has Asperger's Syndrome
Book Review: Autism, Sexuality and My Brain
This quick Kindle read takes the reader on the course of a young man who battles his autistic desires for the feel the female skin, but receives many shortcomings based on the inability to know the social construct that becomes unknown to many on the autism spectrum face. The author also explains him being homophobically bullied because he did not associate with a female aquantience in school growing up and the trauma it caused.
Book Review: Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism: Voices from Across the Spectrum
A Book Review the Book: Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism by Eva A. Mendes (Author), Meredith R. Maroney (Author), Wenn Lawson (Foreword)
Book Review: Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Last week I visited a thrift shop and came across the book “Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew” by Ellen Notbohm This book has been one of the better Autism reads I have read in a very long time because it taught things about me that I didn’t know.
Review: “Love on the Spectrum” Netflix Docuseries
My Review of Netflix's Love on on the Spectrum (Spoilers included)