“Due to the broad spectrum of severities and the diverse expression of symptoms, there are many who consider their diagnosis not as something to be cured, but as an integral part of their identity…”
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Author: Redmond Roxas
Autism and Romance: Spiting the Odds
“For people living with Autism, the difficulties of romantic relationships are often compounded by deficits in their ability to interact and communicate in a dynamic social environment.”
Autism and Institutionalization: Lessons from the Past
“Despite a significant body of evidence showing institutionalization as being detrimental as a whole to the further development of people with Autism and the greater population of the mentally ill, there are many that would support a return to the era of mental asylums.”
Autism and the Internet: Navigating a Treacherous, Anonymous Web
“While it is clear that the internet is and will remain an integral part of the process of social exploration for people with Autism, unfortunately there are also many instances of cruelty and bigotry that are prevalent throughout the web. “
Living with Autism: A Unique Anonymous Insight
Sometimes you find beauty in the most unexpected places.
Autism in the Public Eye: Claiming Humanity in a Sea of Stereotypes
Recently, a friend of mine (thanks M!) had sent to me a change.org link protesting the use of insensitive wording regarding descriptions of the mentally…
How Autism Affects Loved Ones – The Allure of Emotional Self-Imprisonment
It’s no secret that the symptoms of Autism (ASD) greatly affects a person’s ability to associate and socialize with others. Deficits in reading social cues…
Autism in the Long-Term: Life After 18
Eighteen. For most teenagers, it marks the beginning of their journey into adulthood, an important milestone ushering in a new chapter in people’s lives–one of…