When my family and I moved to New Jersey, I was three years old at the time. One of the biggest reasons that we moved from Brooklyn, NY to New Jersey was because of me; There were not much services and therapies left that the state could offer me after I reached that age. AfterContinue reading “Classroom placements in Education”
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High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s Syndrome?
High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s Syndrome are part about living with Autism. They have their similarities and differences. After reading this blog story, you will be able to understand more about different behaviors and skills in individuals with Autism throughout the spectrum. High Functioning Autism (HFA) is an individual living with Autism who progressedContinue reading “High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s Syndrome?”
Early Years
I will be honest that I do not recall much of my years before 2nd grade, including my years in New York. For most of this story, it comes from experiences with my parents. I was born in Brooklyn, NY. While growing up in Brooklyn, my Autism affected me in many ways: I had noContinue reading “Early Years”
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental, lifelong disability. Autism affects communication and behavior of individuals living with it, thus affects everyday functioning. The picture above shares common signs and symptoms of living with Autism. It is important to remember though that Autism is different in every individual living with it. More and more individualsContinue reading “What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?”
My Interview on”Bridge The Gap” YouTube TV show
December 2019, I bridged the gap! I was interviewed by Mrs. Jessica Leichtwieisz, an Autism professional, ABA therapist, and CEO of Hope Education Services. My interview came out online back on Sunday, December 22nd at 9pm. Jessica created a YouTube, TV show called “Bridge The Gap”, in which adults living with Autism come on asContinue reading “My Interview on”Bridge The Gap” YouTube TV show”
Evening event with Temple Grandin
Faces 4 Autism, an Autism organization in south NJ, hosted an evening event with Dr.Temple Grandin, on Tuesday, December 17th. Temple Grandin is an incredible woman who lives with Autism. She is an animal science professor at the University of Colorado, creates engineer designs for meat plants all over the U.S, and performs keynote speechesContinue reading “Evening event with Temple Grandin”
Autism books
There are so many kinds of books published about living with Autism, written by individuals living with Autism themselves to professionals who work with this population. Down below is a list of books I recommend reading, based on what I have read throughout the years. I reread these books because I love them so much,Continue reading “Autism books”
Thanksgiving
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”
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”
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