You may have read last week about an incident involving British singer Susan Boyle, who revealed several years ago that she has Asperger’s Syndrome, something often associated with autism. For those out of the loop, I’ll give you the quickie: Boyle was at an airport in London, had an argument with...
What can be said about baseball? It’s America’s favorite pastime, a simplistic sport on the field with plenty of statistics to break the simplicity and most important, a great game and event for the entire family. I’m sure most of us have played a game of baseball, or at the very least own a...
Frustration works a little different for everybody, regardless of whether you are on the autism spectrum or not. However, being on the spectrum, I believe I can provide a little perspective on what it’s like to be frustrated and on the spectrum. As I said in my introduction piece, I don’t speak...
It is officially April, which means it is officially Autism Awareness Month. I’ve never been asked this question before, so I will ask it of myself. What does Autism Awareness Month mean to me? Well, to answer that question, I need to ask this question: What does it mean to be aware of what autism...
Something I am sure we all know about autism is how individuals impacted have challenges with socializing. This can be for various reasons, but I am not going to break down the reasons. Instead, I want to talk about ways we can help individuals with autism improve socially. There are many ways in...
Anxiety is something everyone knows about. You don’t need to be a typical, normally developed person to know what it means. Everyday can present anxiety, in various ways. It can be social anxiety, anxiety about work, school and much more. If I wanted someone to know where I’m at when I’m...
Socializing is difficult for a lot of people. For people with autism, socializing is more than just difficult. For myself, socializing has been a nightmare and bliss. To this day, I would still say socializing is difficult, but I’m at an age where I am talking with people who understand what...
Thanksgiving may have passed us already, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be thankful every day in your life. This week, I thought about what I am thankful for. There’s a lot, but I’m going to narrow it down to five things. 1. Family Without my mother and father taking initiative when discovering I...
A little over a week ago, I found myself on a plane with my girlfriend, returning from California. The two of us needed a vacation and we had an unforgettable one. Since returning to Michigan, I’ve been thinking how I can tie in something from my trip to the blog. Going to new places can be...
April 30, 2016 – April 30, 2016 Map and Directions | Register Description:Please join us for “Putting the Pieces Together Family Fun Day”. A free event for individuals of all ages and their families who are affected by developmental disabilities. When: Saturday, April 30, 2016...
Stereotypes are pervasive in our society and autism has a good amount of stereotypes associated with it. With that said, we can educate people on these stereotypes and help them understand that they are just that – stereotypes. As I’ve read more about stereotypes associated with autism, I would...
I remember in the 5th grade, days after school when my mother would teach me about idioms. Back then, when someone would tell me to not count my chickens before they hatch, I would take it for what it literally said – to not count my chickens before they hatch. Now I understand what idioms are and...