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Autism Interview #159: Robbie Ierubino on the Creative Pentagram

February 9, 2021JennaInterviews

Robbie Ierubino is an American artist studying Arts and Creative Technologies at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent, England. In a 2019 interview on this blog, he shared his own style of art he developed, which he calls “shapism” and how he uses his art to communicate his unique world perspective and advocate for autism acceptance. This week he shared new creative process theory the Creative Pentagram and offers advice for Autistic artists.

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Autism Interview #158: Madison Lessard on College Life

February 2, 2021Jenna1 CommentInterviews

Madison Lessard is a college student from New Hampshire pursuing a degree in theology and history. She enjoys writing YA contemporary fiction about road trips, hockey, and disabled characters. She has a blog about her personal experiences as an Autistic college student. This week she shared her transition to college life and how she advocates for herself as an Autistic college student living on campus.

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Autism Interview #157: Alice Running on Bullying, Advocacy, and Creating an Autism-Friendly Environment

January 26, 2021JennaInterviews

Alice Running is an Autistic author and mother of Autistic children from the U.K.. She writes and blogs about social justice, the Autistic experience, inclusivity, and elevating Autistic voices. This week she shared her experience as a late-diagnosed adult creating a safe environment for her Autistic children.

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Autism Interview #156: Andy Buchanan on Mental Health and the Pandemic

January 19, 2021JennaInterviews

Andy Buchanan is a 27 year-old from Newton Aycliffe, England diagnosed with Autism and other mental health conditions. He blogs at Andy’s Spectrum on his thoughts and opinions surrounding the subjects of Autism and Mental Health. This week he discussed some of the mental health challenges that are exacerbated by the pandemic as well as his goals to support others through his blog.

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Autism Interview #155: Grace Kidd on “Picky” Eating, the School Environment, and Listening to Your Autistic Children

January 12, 2021JennaInterviews

Grace is a late-diagnosed blogger and advocate for autistic children and adults. Her blog, Autistic Empath offers a variety of insights on spectrum life, including myths and misconceptions, coping strategies, what it’s like to live in an NT world, Autistic adulthood, advocacy, and practical daily living tips. This week she shared some of her experiences growing up undiagnosed and her advocacy work that helps NT parents better understand their neurodiverse children.

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Autism Interview #154: Autistically Sarah on Autistic Womanhood, Identity, and Expertise

January 5, 2021JennaInterviews

Sarah is a recently-diagnosed Autistic and “ADHDer” who regularly shares her experiences in an effort to shatter stereotypes about neurodivergent people. She blogs at Autistically Sarah and is a public advocate for autism acceptance and neurodiversity.

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3 Autism Acceptance Goals for Neurotypicals for the New Year

December 29, 2020JennaAutism Acceptance, Practical Parenting

Admit you may be wrong.

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Resolve to Improve Autism Acceptance: 10 Baby Steps

December 22, 2020JennaAutism Acceptance

The practice of making New Years resolutions offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our past behaviors and consider possibilities for self-improvement. I used to think this tradition was silly and pointless–who could keep up a resolution for a whole year, anyway? But I’ve discovered that the score card doesn’t matter. Progress matters.

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Shop Autistic! Autism-Friendly Holiday Shopping Options

December 15, 2020JennaAutism Acceptance

Still working on your holiday shopping list? If you are looking for ways to support autistic individuals this year, consider spending some holiday dollars supporting autism employment! Support businesses run by people on the spectrum or organizations that help autistic people find meaningful work.

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Autism Interview #153: Nera Birch on Auditory Processing and the Holidays

December 8, 2020Jenna1 CommentInterviews

Nera Birch is a self-advocate from Cleveland, OH with a passion for speaking and writing on topics related to autism advocacy. Birch blogs at I’m Not Drunk, I’m Autistic. This week Birch shared her experiences living with auditory processing disorder and how that can impact holiday gatherings.

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