Iryna's story about escaping Ukraine with her younger brother Misha is intense and powerful. It is a reminder that stories of autistic people around the world are valuable, valid and particularly in this case, filled with valor. spectrumlife.org/zoomautismissu…

Spectrum Life Magazine Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment is our sister publication! This award-winning nonprofit magazine is in both print and digital format and has been neurodivergent-led in partnership with autistic and autism allies since 2016. spectrumlife.org/currentissue

🎁 A thread of light holiday carol parodies for my #autism and #disability community friends: 🎶 The 12 Days of Inclusion (The 12 Days of Christmas) On the first day of school, it was in my IEP: A plan for inclusion, so I would succeed. spectrumlife.org/blog/ask-spect…

🎁 A thread of light holiday carol parodies for my #actuallyautistic, #autism and #disability community friends: /2 🎶 Understanding Starts With You (Jingle Bell Rock) Please don’t call, please don’t call, please don’t knock, Send me an email, send me a text. It’s not that I’m

🎁 A thread of light holiday carol parodies for my #actuallyautistic, #autism and #disability community friends: /3 🎶 Deck the Halls with Less Anxiety (Deck the Halls) Deck the halls with less anxiety, fa la la la la la la la la! ‘Tis the season for sensory calming, fa la la

This was voted #1 carol parody last year for the #autism and #specialeducation and #disability community. 🎁 Enjoy! 🎶 I'm Preparing for the IEP (I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus) Wow! These Procedural Safeguards are confusing! I'm preparing for the IEP Meeting that will

Final Notes🎶🎁 A thread of light holiday carol parodies for my #autism and #disability community friends: /5 Although I'm Preparing for the IEP was the favorite with parents, #ActuallyAutistic people liked this one best! #AskingAutistics - Which is your favorite of the 5? 🎶

Here is a fun twist: It's The 12 Days of Inclusion, a new song to sing with your kids at the holidays! On the first day of school, it was in my IEP: A plan for inclusion, so I would succeed. #12daysofinclusion #12DaysofChristmas #autism spectrumlife.org/blog/ask-spect…

Mental Age Theory Hurts - Every adult should have the right to grow up. Insight from #Autistic and #DisabilityRights Advocate Ivanova Smith spectrumlife.org/blog/mental-ag…

Autism parents; Whether you or your children prefer "autistic person" or "person with autism", this is an interesting read because it goes into some back history that many of us with younger children may be unaware of. Being affirming and respectful of people's choices matters.

Exploring Autism Across Borders: Perspectives and Stories from Around the World with Zoom Autism Magazine spectrumlife.org/blog/autism-ar…

The Summer 2024 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment is now online and free to read! spectrumlife.org/summer2024 #AutismEducation #AutisticCommunity #Neurodivergent #AskingAutistics #AutismEmpowerment #SpectrumLife #AutismAcceptance #ADHD Autism Empowerment

🌟 Fun news! 🌟 My family and I have recently had the privilege of acting and participating in an exciting indie film project with Second Player Score and Autism Empowerment. Dive into "Hold My Beer," a new short film by Brian Tashima celebrating neurodivergence, craft beer,

FUN FACT: Did you know that Autism Empowerment Autism Empowerment has been publishing Spectrum Life Magazine in print and digitally for 8 years and all our past articles from 2016-2024 are online for FREE? BONUS: We're also a neurodivergent-led #nonprofit. spectrumlife.org

I grew up in the Silicon Valley in the 1980s. Although I was undiagnosed back then, I found people like me while participating in computer classes, online BBSes, gaming, creative writing, debate, theater, musicals and clubbing to new wave and synth-pop music.  I also connected

🍻 Watch the trailer for Hold My Beer – a Vancouver WA-based comedy-drama about an autistic young adult’s journey to start a brewpub! 🎥 bit.ly/holdmybeertrai… #AutisticTalent #IndieFilm #AutismEmpowerment #HoldMyBeerFilm #SecondPlayerScenes Second Player Score Autism Empowerment

Hey friends! I'd love to share something personal today! Our Fall 2024 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment from Autism Empowerment just came out and my dear son agreed to be interviewed for our cover story. Diagnosed with #autism at the age of two and now a college freshman at University of Washington at 18,

The print and digital issues of Spectrum Life Magazine are out now and available to read for free. If you'd like to read his interview directly on our blog, you can do so at spectrumlife.org/blog/a-forecas… Thanks! #AutismEmpowerment #SpectrumLife #ForecastofSuccess #AutismFamily