By Gretchen Leary I feel like for years I held my breath excitedly for Autism Awareness Month. I got excited for April 2nd every year…. Read More
Penfriend Project Autism Columns
#AskingAutistics: Have You Ever Been Accused of Acting MORE Autistic?
By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel Photo of Christa by David Rivera I’ve been autistic my entire life, but I didn’t have a real understanding of… Read More
Don’t Get Me Down: Fighting Autistic Inertia
By Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS According to Merriam-Webster, inertia is defined as “a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in… Read More
Dreading the Unpredictability of Doctor Visits
By Megan Amodeo When I think about my daughters’ early years, it felt like I lived at the pediatrician’s office. I think about all the… Read More
How Do I Trust Myself with My Future?
By Gretchen Leary One of the things I’ve struggled with over the years is how to trust people with my future. But what’s even braver… Read More
