Goodbye to Summer
This is the first year autism hasn't kept us in the house. Celebrating the summer of yes with my fifteen year old granddaughter with ASD. What an incredible summer!
What if he's Autistic but he Doesn’t Code?
Sometimes people make assumptions about individuals with autism being great at coding. And while that is not uncommon, it is not a given that someone on the spectrum will take to that type of work. Individuals on the spectrum are just that, individuals.
Let’s Just Call it Out! I’m Autistic and Looking for a Job!
Being autistic certainly comes with it’s challenges, but sometimes it comes with it’s advantages as well. I hope we will one day live in a world where autism can be seen as a positive in the working world.
Could My Co-Worker be Autistic?
Is there any possibility that the quiet individual that doesn’t join in might be on the autism spectrum? Often the social aspect of the workplace is difficult for someone with ASD.
Stop Autistic Bullying in the Workplace!
Bullying doesn’t just happen in school. It also happens in the workplace. Autism Insights Foundation is committed to helping build a world where differences are celebrated and people don’t feel singled out for their neurodiversity.
Giving Feedback To Your Autistic Employee
The giving and receiving of feedback can be difficult sometimes. But there are ways to make it easier. Let’s explore some of those ways!
Nana to the fabulous four
It is amazing being the grandmother of four wonderful grandchildren. What makes me most proud is how they carry themselves in the world. The kindness they show and the ability to be inclusive of all makes them stand out in a world that quite often emphasizes the differences of people.
Here Comes the Autistic Bride!
My daughter on the autism spectrum is bonding with me this summer. It is our “summer of yes”. Yes to new adventures, and yes to getting out of the house. Not everything will go as planned, however, there will be new experiences to reflect on and time to enjoy it together.
Camping with Autism
Camping is not always easy, no matter who you are. It can be especially challenging for someone on the autism spectrum. Fortunately, over time, it has gotten easier for us to take our daughter on this adventure.
Being comfortable with autism
Being comfortable in your own skin is important. Let’s be the kind of people that don’t judge others by their appearance.
Autism and the job interview - do you disclose?
When you are on the spectrum and interviewing for a job, the question is whether or not to disclose your autism diagnosis. This blog looks at the pros and cons of disclosure.
Embracing motherhood: a teen mom and mom of a teen
Sometimes motherhood is about making the world a better place for our children. Challenges are inherent to the job. My daughter, and CEO of Autism Insights Foundation, wants to make a brighter future for people on the spectrum who want to be employed.
Autism and Anxiety - navigating life on the spectrum
Anxiety can be overwhelming. I see the way it impacts my granddaughter, who is on the autism spectrum. It is a struggle for her and once the anxiety hits, it is hard to get back on track.
Happy birthday sweet girl; fifteen and flourishing!
A birthday reflection for my granddaughters fifteenth birthday. She amazes us everyday. I know the path she walks is a difficult one but she does it with grace. I can’t wait to see where she goes in life.
Congratulations Graduates. Now the Work Begins!
Congrats to the graduates! Now is the time to make the world a better place. You are the future, the changemakers. With you vision and determination, we can prioritize mental health, make the workplace more inclusive and promote autism acceptance.
3 ways to support neurodiversity in the workplace
Exploring 3 ways to support neurodiversity in the workplace. These include training, accommodations and flexibility and inclusive policies and practices.
Autism with a touch of humor…raw chicken and used tuxedo
Humor and autism can coexist. I’ve seen it firsthand. A funny look at my granddaughters literal humor.
Autism is not new. How we respond to it is.
Autism is not new. It’s been around a long time and we just hear more about it now. As a society we need to have understanding of ASD (Autism Specturm Disorder) and be inclusive.