Daina Krumins is an artist, filmmaker, and children’s fiction writer.  Her Asperger way of seeing the world is unconventional and the world has taken notice! Her work has received several film and video awards. A creative person to her core, Daina has also penned, “Marion and Stella,” historic…

Megan is tired of generalizations about autistic characteristics and wants to clear up a few misconceptions. By Megan Amodeo If you’ve been reading my column, you have figured out by now that I am autistic. I like things to run on a strict schedule, I have certain sensory issues, and I tend to perse…

So many people outside the autism community underestimate autistic strength. Not Steve O’Connor! He is a singer/songwriter from Liverpool who wrote a song whose lyrics speak to the strengths of autism. ‘Just Me (Sam’s Song)’ was inspired by Samantha, or ‘Sam’ as she likes to be called, a young autis…

“I’m unique. I’m a geek.” That is our self-acceptance mantra here at Geek Club Books. We embrace our differences and celebrate who we are. Our geekiness and love of pop-culture is what connects us to each other. Many of us enjoy attending conventions where we can immerse ourselves in our favorite fa…

Becca Lory continues to share important self-care ideas she uses to thrive as a woman on the autism spectrum. By Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS In about two weeks, I go away again for work. I’m not a happy traveler. It causes me a ridiculous amount anxiety. I hate everything about it; the flying, the traffic…

Robert Watkins reviews the film Please Stand By from his autistic perspective and interviews screenwriter Michael Golamco about the film’s origins and the inspiration behind his Star Trek-loving, autistic female protagonist. By Robert Watkins The act of writing is very comfortable to me. It fits ver…

By Becca Eisenberg, MS, CCC-SLP As a speech language pathologist for over 18 years, I have worked closely with autistic children and adults on their complex communication needs. I have worked in a variety of contexts including schools, day care centers, homes, sensory gyms, group homes and day habil…

In celebration of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I caught up with children’s author Christel Land to interview her about her children’s hero stories on autism as a ‘difference’ not a disability. The Superhero Brain and The Superhero Heart are Christel’s debut books and al…

By Megan Amodeo I try to limit my social media use and news coverage due to the fact that it can make me feel overwhelmed and anxious. It’s hard to separate myself from everything happening good and bad in today’s society. Fortunately, or unfortunately, one particular social media campaign keeps dra…

By Emma Dalmayne In his song Wicked Ways Eminem says he has Aspergers: Ever heard of Aspergers? It’s a rare condition It’s what you’re suffering from when you simply don’t care if it’s an 80 degree day And there’s no fricken air conditioning. In another song called Legacy he raps: “I use…

“Garrett is such a unique little man who loves Batman things. I am most proud of Garrett for never giving up. No matter how hard things get for him, he continues to move forward. For a little guy with no friends he sure makes do. He teaches me new things ever day and I am so proud to call him …

Robert Watkins past experiences have more clarity after getting his adult autism diagnosis. By Robert Watkins Becoming aware that you’re autistic at the age of 56 is quite something. While some who get a late diagnosis feel differently, I was delighted; it was an instantaneous revelation. It’s…

Becca Lory shares her personal music therapy playlist for staying positively autistic By Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS Two nights ago, I was getting ready to meet some friends for dinner and drinks. I didn’t want to go. I mean, I’m an autistic introvert, I almost never want to go. In any case, the time had …

Richard Ford Burley is a Canadian living in Boston for the last seven years while he works on his PhD in English. Five years ago, he found out he is autistic and writing his first novel, Mouse, helped him figure out what the diagnosis meant to him. Mouse was published in hardcover by a small-but-gro…