I might be Autistic: Exploring and accepting my autism
By Monetta Wilson Trigger warning: mental health, depression, suicidal thoughts I was sitting in the front seat of my then-boyfriend’s car when he looked over at me and said, “Sometimes…
Professional Cuddling: A Safety Guide for Autistics
By Kalina Jones Cuddle Comfort – it’s a platform for those in need of touch to find both amateur and professional cuddlers in their cities. To register as a professional…
On Perseverence
By Arjun Agarwal Hello to my fellow peers. Louie Pasture once said, “Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goals. My strength lies solely in tenacity.”…
Inclusion Day at Musikfest!
We are very excited to announce that Accessible Festivals will be presenting an Inclusion Day at Musikfest on Saturday August 7th in Bethlehem, PA in partnership with the non-profit organization ArtsQuest!…
Airplanes and the Autistic
By Tejas Rao Sankar At the airport, I am in otherwise a happy place. I am traveling to a beautiful country I have never visited before. The aerobridge into the…
Double Rainbows – Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Neurodiversity
By Dana Vilker Around the world, the LGBTQA+ community is starting to recognize the place of neurodivergent members in the community and the need for our inclusion. At first glance,…
How Telemedicine is Improving Healthcare Services for People with Autism
By Rory Jovie Even though the pandemic has increased its profile, telehealth has been growing in recent years. Indeed, the global telehealth market is set to reach $167.2 billion by…
Helping To Bridge The Gap Between Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Communication Needs
By Adam Lodestone As an Autistic (Neurodivergent, or ND) adult, I often hear Neurotypical (NT) people say that I am being rude if I interrupt them when they are speaking…
3 Ways Music Educators Can Help Students with Autism Develop their Emotions
By Dawn R. Mitchell White, University of South Florida Many children with autism struggle to find the words to express how they feel. But when it comes to music, it’s…
Book Review: Lulu is a Rhinoceros
By Terra Vance Lulu Is a Rhinoceros Matthew Rushin asked his mom to send my daughter Lulu is a Rhinoceros, a children’s book by record executive and justice reform activist,…