The World of Autism

Tag: #apperciate

  • Perede Patricia

    This guest story is by Miss. Perede Patricia. She is an educator who teaches to students living with Autism in Nigeria! She is very passionate in bringing out the best in every Autistic child. Autism is a developmental disorder, which affects the ability to communicate and interact effectively.  Autism is also known as Autism Spectrum…

  • Andrew Maggio: Finding Romance on the Autism Spectrum

    There are so many topics that can benefit the community. I decided to collaborate people within the community to share messages and discuss important topics that should be addressed. For this topic, I have collaborated with Andrew Maggio, who was a guest on my blog back in February of this year. He came back on…

  • Interview with Scott Norman Rosenthal on self-advocacy and other important topics in the community (Part 2)

    Are you ready for part two of Scott Norman Rosenthal’s guest interview!? In this part of the guest interview, Scott shares a little more about his experiences growing up on the Autism spectrum and other important topics in the community. Here is part 2 of the guest interview with Scott here:

  • Interview with Scott Norman Rosenthal on self-advocacy and other important topics in the community

    Scott Rosenthal lives a marginal life. He was not allowed to finish the 9th Grade. He was forced to move to rural Vermont, in order to find affordable housing. To learn more about Scott, watch the interview here:

  • Interview with Mark Fleming about “Equally Fit “and Autism Friendly Tampa Advisory Board

    Mark Fleming is an autistic entrepreneur who owns a fitness studio. He is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through exercise and fitness. Mark has bachelors and master’s degrees in exercise science from the university of Alabama. He works closely on improving the lives of autistic individuals by serving on the Autism…

  • Interview with Andrew Maggio on self-advocacy, public speaking, friendship, and inclusion

    Growing up with Autism was not an easy task for Andrew Maggio. There were obstacles that he had to face, some without choices. With help from his support system, he became the person he is today. To learn more about Andrew, come check out the interview here:

  • Interview with Cassidy Hooper on self-advocacy and employment

    Cassidy Hooper is an Autistic and Turner Syndrome self-advocate from Northeast Mississippi. She is a young adult on the autism spectrum and lives with a rare genetic condition called “Turner Syndrome”. She was diagnosed with Autism around 17 years old and was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at 9 days old, just a little after birth.…

  • Interview with Steven Cohen about self-advocacy, inclusion, and employment

    Steven Cohen is a 32 year old adult with ASD and co-morbidities. He is utilizing his past experiences to create a better experience for his generation and the generation after his in Nevada. To learn more about Steven, check out the interview here:

  • Kevin Galbreth

    This guest blog story is by Kevin Galbreth. He is a young adult diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder. He was born and raised in New York, but now currently lives in New Jersey. Kevin has experiences working with adults with developmental disabilities. He is one of the panelists in the YouTube webinar series, “Ask An Autistic”.…

  • Interview with Albert Jersey on Employment, Netflix show “Love on the Spectrum”, and friendships

    Albert Jersey is an Autism self-advocate who works as a project coordinator for Charles River laboratories. Albert graduated from Worcester State University majoring in business administration. When not working, his hobbies are gardening, hiking, learning a new language, reading, journaling, poetry, meditating, working out, and playing sports. To see the interview I did with Albert,…