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

2019-06-26
By: Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
On: June 26, 2019
In: Autism, Children, Family, Parenting, Perception
With: 10 Comments
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

2019-06-23
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

2019-06-12
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

… Read more “The Perils of Autism Awareness Articles”
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Reader-Submitted Question: Helping autistic tween with explosive emotional reactions

2019-05-16
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

2019-05-12
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

2019-04-24
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

2019-04-04
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

… Read more “Autistic Communication: We’ll Paint By Numbers ’til Something Sticks”

Autism and Accepting the Child You Have

2019-04-02
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

2019-03-30
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

2019-02-06
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.

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