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When Maryland publishes its plan for addressing the needs of autistic people next year, it will largely be due to the efforts of one of the community’s own. Victoria Rodríguez-Roldán is an autistic, Latina trans woman with over a decade of combined experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, according to her biography, who has…

The organization offers training programs to address the unique needs of young autistic travelers. Air travel can be an overwhelming experience for passengers with autism, particularly for young flyers, as highlighted by Alan Day, co-founder of Autism Double-Checked. Drawing from personal experiences with his son on the autism spectrum, Day recognized the challenges posed by…

Last month, I introduced language arts homeschooling lessons and focused on reading speaking, and vocabulary. Language arts is a large area to cover. It includes all of the components of written and spoken language that we use to express our thoughts and ideas, such as reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, listening, and speaking. In this…

Say “cheese!” Taking pictures is a way to capture memories we want to keep forever. But when we look back at the pictures, there’s almost always a story of challenges. With autism and taking pictures, there are many of them. This is especially true for parents of children on the autism spectrum, whether it’s professional…

How To Dance In Ohio – The Musical: A Gift of Autism Awareness and Representation We went to see How To Dance In Ohio – The Musical. “Hey, I think I heard about that!” Was the most common response I received when I told people about our last minute trip just a few days before…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, multifaceted condition that touches the lives of many individuals and families around the world. It’s a topic rich with narratives of challenge, triumph, and profound insight into the human experience. To shed light on this diverse condition, TED Talks have served as a powerful platform, offering voices to…

I Love a Good Refresh When things get stagnant and old, a refresh can breathe just the right amount of new life into a classroom. In December, I take some time to reflect on some areas of my classroom where I can shake things up. Where are my students ready to stretch? How can I…

The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My…

Since autism is a spectrum disorder, it can be difficult to pinpoint specifics when it comes to differences among people. But is there a difference between male and female autism? To specify gender differences when talking about autism can be difficult because they can exist outside the context of gender alone. Since people are so…