Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Everyone has a lot to be thankful about not just on this day, but everyday. As for me, I am thankful about my life: the milestones and challenges, the good and bad experiences, friends and family, and etc. Individuals living with Autism are just as thankful as everyone else, especially for allContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
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NJ Autism Think Tank Group
As of September 2019, I have been a member of the NJ Autism Think Tank Group. It is an incredible, Autism committee group in which is making a difference for individuals living with Autism through policy initiatives and research from various kinds of educators throughout the state of NJ, the USA, and around the world.Continue reading “NJ Autism Think Tank Group”
Autism Speaks 2014 Campaign Commercial: MSSNG
It is the 5 year anniversary in which I was a model in for the well known organization, “Autism Speaks”. Back in 2014, when I was 16 years old, I was chosen to be a model for their campaign commercial through an email that my dad received at work. An employee from Autism Speaks emailedContinue reading “Autism Speaks 2014 Campaign Commercial: MSSNG”
Sensory Seeking and Sensory Sensitivity
When it comes to living with Autism, individuals including myself can display sensory seeking and/or sensory sensitivity. Demonstrating one of these or both are signs/symptoms of living with Autism. In the picture above, it provides various examples of sensory seeking and sensory sensitivities that could occur for individuals living with Autism. Although, not everyone livingContinue reading “Sensory Seeking and Sensory Sensitivity”
Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns
Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns are a couple of signs/symptoms that are well known for people living with Autism. They may be similar, in terms of how the individual’s self-control is affected. However, they are completely different, based on the environment and the individual themselves, like their personality as an example. As an individual living withContinue reading “Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns”
Halloween
Halloween can be fun and scary! From watching horror movies to dressing up as monsters/villains as examples, it can be an interesting holiday. On the other hand, it can be mostly scary for people living with Autism. On Halloween, there is a lot that has to be prepared for someone living with Autism to enjoyContinue reading “Halloween”
Disability Employment Awareness: My Employment Story
Every year in October, it is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During this month, special education organizations and services all over the country and world are continuing their efforts to increase employment for people living with disabilities, as well as spread awareness about the importance of having employment. In honor of this, I will shareContinue reading “Disability Employment Awareness: My Employment Story”
FACES 4 Autism organization event: An evening with Temple Grandin
FACES 4 Autism is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and support of children with Autism and their families. This organization is located in the south New Jersey areas. They hold monthly meetings, including featured guest speakers on various topics with child care provided. Also, they host fun, family activities and events, filled with networkContinue reading “FACES 4 Autism organization event: An evening with Temple Grandin”
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural, visual language that is communicated through hand gestures, body language, and facial expressions. Back in my middle school years, I was inspired to learn this language in a couple of ways: I learned a little in my Social Skills program class with my speech-therapy teacher, and I wasContinue reading “American Sign Language”
Transition to College
When I was very young, I was told that I would never be able to attend college. I already surpassed that statement! My transition from high school to college was not as hard as it was from the rest of my education years. From the very beginning of my high school years, my parents knewContinue reading “Transition to College”
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