By Lydia Wayman As an autistic advocate and writer, I’ve read most autism books available in the English language. Since autism is so different in… Read More
Autistic Speaks
Finding Friendship in the Flub-ups
By Lydia Wayman Every year, I look forward to the OCALICON autism conference in Ohio. The three days are the one time I get to… Read More
Autistic Reflections: What Your Mirror Can’t Teach You
By Lydia Wayman I think a lot of the lack of understanding we have about each other comes down to the fact that most people… Read More
Why is Executive Functioning so Hard?
By Lydia Wayman Like most kids on the spectrum, I had major challenges with executive functioning. I left things everywhere. I could do my homework… Read More
Why Does It Matter?
By Lydia Wayman Why are you so loud? Why can’t you whisper? Why are you holding your spoon like that? Why do you run weird?… Read More