Dr. Grandin taught me that I did not need to blame, shame, or hate myself just because I was different. By Wendi E. Powers As an over-forty college graduate, I attributed my difficulties to complex childhood trauma. Although I was in therapy for PTSD and Dissociative Identity Disorder, I become dis…

“Shine’s” depiction of David Helfgott’s passionate pursuit and achievement of success as a pianist in spite of his severe mental challenges sends an uplifting message that continues to resonate among people on the autism spectrum in today’s environment where employers are increasin…

Losing a loved one is never easy.Source: The Autism Site

He was bedridden for three months.Source: The Autism Site

It’s like a cloud of electricity is filling my brain and then slowly explodes inside my head. By Austin John Jones My experience with brain spasms or out of body moments is pretty minimal compared to more severe people on the spectrum, but I want to discuss my experiences with certain brain dysfunct…

Art of Autism Board member Kimberly Gerry-Tucker shares poetry and art honoring women. March is Women’s History Month. By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker (Artwork: Kimberly Gerry-Tucker) What is Dorothy Catherine Draper thinking in this 1840 Daguerreotype photo; taken by her brother? So many images o…

Crystal offers free art classes to children with autism. Now she's scrambling to find supplies for them.Source: The Autism Site

The child's parents are now suing the school district for failing to prevent or stop the attack.Source: The Autism Site

By Haley Moss, Zoom Autism Magazine Guest Editor When most people think of autism, they imagine a certain type of person. This person they think of is the image we see contained within lighthearted stories on our social media, on television shows, or out and about in our community. This person is ma…

Interview with Alyssa Milano by Conner Cummings Photograph by Gracie Withers Photography Conner Cummings, Zoom Autism Ambassador and Photographer, and Sharon Cummings, Editor-At-Large, met actress and activist Alyssa Milano at a woman’s rights event. Alyssa’s activism supports all women’s rights for…

Interview with Julia Bascom by Haley Moss Photograph by Conner Cummings Our Guest Editor, Haley Moss, interviews Julia Bascom, the Executive Director for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). They are a national disability rights organization run by and for autistic adults. Julia and ASAN are f…

Sharon daVanport speaks at the United Nations on World Autism Day. Interview with Sharon daVanport by Haley Moss Haley Moss interviews Sharon daVanport, the Founding Executive Director of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN Network) in Washington D.C.  She has numerous awards for her advocac…

Interview with Mia Ives-Rublee by Haley Moss Photograph by Kisha Bari Mia Ives-Rublee is the founder and coordinator for Women’s March Disability Caucus. She is currently a consultant for numerous non-profit organizations, helping them integrate disability inclusion throughout their policies, platfo…

Interview with Delegate Hala Ayala by Conner Cummings Photograph by Conner Cummings Conner Cummings and his mom, Sharon, attend many political events in Virginia and Washington D.C. to advocate for Conner’s Law and the autistic community. Recently, they met Hala Alaya, an advocate and elected Delega…