The Autistic Actress

The Autistic Actress

Theatre is the place where people come to put on a mask and present a character that really isn’t them. But certainly have made others believe this is who they truly are because they are just a part of a show a bigger picture. I never realized how much of my...
The Intensity of Special Interests

The Intensity of Special Interests

Many people on the autism spectrum are notoriously known for their intense interests. Whether it was displayed on tv from a character or an interaction with someone on the spectrum. There was one thing that just sparked their attention. That thing that they can talk...
Adulting with Autism: Driving

Adulting with Autism: Driving

Driving is a necessity nowadays. And typically, nearly every teenager eagerly waits to get their hands behind the wheel. Although that wasn’t me, I was perfectly fine with my mom being my Uber. Although my mom knew that eventually I would need to drive myself around,...
Adulting With Autism

Adulting With Autism

Getting a job is only the tip of the iceberg to adulting. Luckily I haven’t dived into the depths of adulting to the point that I have to buy insurance and make payments. Though I still have the basic adult duties that mostly involve socializing. As many of you...
Adulting With Autism: Getting a Job

Adulting With Autism: Getting a Job

Of course, the desire is that they will one day be able to live their own life by themselves with minimal assistance. That expectation can seem like a big stretch or nearly impossible to accomplish especially when you’re on the spectrum. So as a young adult, I often...