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What Is It Like for An Autistic Parent to Raise a Non-Autistic Child?

By: Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic

On: June 26, 2019

In: Autism, Children, Family, Parenting, Perception

You've heard neurotypical parents talk about raising autistic children, but what about the other way around? An autistic man explains the unique challenges of raising his neurotypical son.

How I Would Free my Spectrum Daughter

By: Aspergers Girls

On: June 23, 2019

In: Autism, Children, Family, Parenting

With: 4 Comments

I would grow as a role model for my daughter, a person of inner-security, unconditional love, and acceptance. I would discard robes of non-authenticity, fear-based projection of self onto others, the selfish feeding that society dictates from mass media, big business, and politics.

The Perils of Autism Awareness Articles

By: hevvajo

On: June 12, 2019

In: Autism, Bullying and abuse, Family, Parenting

With: 6 Comments

Editor’s Note: Heather is non-autistic but a fierce advocate and fellow neurodivergent person.

Sophie and Her Bully

Before I begin, this blog may be very triggering for autistics who have been bullied at school. This is, however, an essential share

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Reader-Submitted Question: Helping autistic tween with explosive emotional reactions

By: Terra Vance

On: May 16, 2019

In: Autism, Family, Parenting

With: 0 Comments

Aspergian contributors offer advice on how to deal with your autistic tween's explosive emotions.

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Non-Bio Mama Bears

By: Terra Vance

On: May 12, 2019

In: Family

With: 2 Comments

Whether you have biological children or not, if you are a "Mama Bear" to someone who needs to be nurtured, appreciated, seen, and protected, Happy Mother's Day to you.

Programming, A Great Hobby for an Autistic Child

By: Nolan Perry

On: April 24, 2019

In: Children, Family

With: 4 Comments

Computer Programming is a Great Hobby for Autistic Children and Teenagers.

Autistic Communication: We’ll Paint By Numbers ’til Something Sticks

By: autisinal

On: April 4, 2019

In: Communication, Family

With: 4 Comments

Humans communicate in many non-verbal ways. An eye-roll in a supermarket queue, slamming pots and pans around because you’ve been left to wash the dishes again– people throw these missives around like confetti, and a great many expect to be

Autism and Accepting the Child You Have

By: Emily Smith

On: April 2, 2019

In: Family

With: 0 Comments

When the life you thought you were going to have isn't the one you actually have, this is how to embrace your life with acceptance, not resignation.

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20 Top Tips for Raising An Autistic Child

By: differentnotdeficient

On: March 30, 2019

In: Autism, Children, Family, Information, Parenting

With: 15 Comments

Learn from a mother who has been where you are, has jumped through all the hoops of diagnosis and advocacy, and has put in countless hours in research and advocacy.

Dear Everyone, Please and Thank You. Signed, Your Autistic Loved One

By: aspieaspired

On: February 6, 2019

In: Education, Experiences, Family, Friendship, Relationships

With: 3 Comments

How to coexist with an autistic friend, relative, student, or child. An open letter to loved ones.

For #AllAutistics, #NeuroLurkers, and #NeuroDiversity

Family (Page 2)

What Is It Like for An Autistic Parent to Raise a Non-Autistic Child?

How I Would Free my Spectrum Daughter

The Perils of Autism Awareness Articles

Editor’s Note: Heather is non-autistic but a fierce advocate and fellow neurodivergent person.

Sophie and Her Bully

Reader-Submitted Question: Helping autistic tween with explosive emotional reactions

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Non-Bio Mama Bears

Programming, A Great Hobby for an Autistic Child

Autistic Communication: We’ll Paint By Numbers ’til Something Sticks

Autism and Accepting the Child You Have

20 Top Tips for Raising An Autistic Child

Dear Everyone, Please and Thank You. Signed, Your Autistic Loved One

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