Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Dr. Lamar Hardwick is a leader in his community, both in his role as lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in Georgia and by being a positive force in the other parts of his life. He is very open about being autistic, for the purposes of educat…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Christa Holmans is a bold and dynamic advocate for autistic people and neurodiversity. To help accommodate her own needs, she lives in an RV while also working remotely in a full-time leadership position on top of her advocacy work. She…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Chris Bonnello is an educator, writer, speaker, and advocate involved with children, adults, and society at large educating on autism-related topics. His experiences in education and writing have helped him connect with people and with cre…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess You didn’t think you could get out of here without learning a bit about me, too, did you? Jenny Bristol (that’s me!) is a freelance writer and author, homeschooling parent of two teenagers, and classic nerd. She’s pub…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Rebecca Burgess is a talented and creative illustrator and comic artist who works to both create beautiful things and increase positive dialogue surrounding important issues such as autism and asexuality. She has an exquisite talent to com…

“Reading to a dog can really build a child’s confidence. And we were happy to help out some of the parents who are looking for ways to keep their kids engaged with their studies.” Source: The Autism Site

If the plan is triggered into action, ventilator access in the state would be restricted for people with a variety of medical conditions, including cardiac arrest, severe trauma, dementia, metastasized cancer, severe burns, end-stage organ failure, immunological disorders such as AIDS, and severe me…

Autistry shot into 2020 as if from a child’s slingshot with the Heart of Marin Award quickly followed by the Jefferson Award and now here we all are grounded like naughty teenagers. The Autistry staff was not deterred. Within 2 days of the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) order they had all our clients …

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel When I was first diagnosed autistic, at the age of 29, I started to revisit my childhood memories and situations in my life with a new and fresh perspective. There had always been curiosities. Things about me that were either “very special” or,…

The ultra-comfortable shoes are designed with "sensory-inclusive elements, including a calming color palette and design features that focus on the senses."Source: The Autism Site

“We’d have been social distancing for 13 years now without a faithful furry friend to keep Alex safe,” said the mother of an 13-year-old autistic child. Source: The Autism Site

Nearly 45% of children and adolescents with ASD use medications that have negative side effects on dental health.Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo Do you ever think about what might happen if you can’t follow your daily scheduled events? Let’s face it, life can be uncomfortable. We don’t always have control over our daily activities. You probably never give a second thought to your daily routine, unless things don’t go ac…

Autistic Author Interview Travis Breeding Travis Breeding has written over 15 books about his experiences with autism. Writing is a special interest and hobby for Travis. He feels it is important that people on the autism spectrum use their knowledge and talent to communicate what it feels lik…