My Experiences with Autism

My personal experiences growing up with autism.

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  • How Autism Affects My Other Conditions
    Since autism is not my only disorder, I wanted to share how it affects the symptoms of the other conditions I have.
  • Autism and Assertiveness
    Something I’ve noticed is that whether it’s our condition, our circumstances, or a combination of both, autistic people struggle with assertiveness.
  • Autism and the Pressure to Perform
    There was always something so comforting about acting. What was becoming a problem though was the way people expected me to be after I became an actress.
  • The Importance of Comfort Characters and Media for Autistic People
    Hey everyone!  Today I’m going to discuss comfort characters and media and why they’re especially important for autistic people, as well as share some of mine.
  • The Big Secret
    There was a secret I used to keep for a long time.  I kept it hidden in the back of my mind, disguised in my behavior, and wiped from every introduction and small-talk conversation I had.  If anyone found out, my fear would absolutely skyrocket.
  • Autism and Athleticism
    Hey everyone! This post is about my journey with sports and exercise and how I became physically active without caring about fitting in.