Remember the blog story I wrote earlier this month about the power of friendships? It all starts from building and developing rapport. No matter if you are an autistic self advocate, a teacher, a parent, a therapist, etc, building a trusting and positive relationship is key for success in life. Trust and empathy can beContinue reading “Build and develop rapport”
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Advice from an autistic paraprofessional
As you all know, I wear many hats because I work more than one job. I have been a paraprofessional for many years. Recently, I entered into my 4th school year as a paraprofessional. I am not just as any paraprofessional. I am a paraprofessional on the autism spectrum! Most of my experiences consist ofContinue reading “Advice from an autistic paraprofessional”
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is so important to ensure people with disabilities have access to jobs, so they make a living and succeed in life like everyone else in the world. Here are ways employers can hire more people with disabilities and ways to create more inclusive work environments: Provide jobContinue reading “National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021”
Interview with Paul Silver on self-advocacy and college
Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a college setting, self-advocacy allows students to advocate for their own education needs. For example, a student goes to the disability services in their first year of college to get accommodations and modifications they needContinue reading “Interview with Paul Silver on self-advocacy and college”
Online college education for Autistic students
As graduation season is approaching and already occurred in some places around the country, Autistics students in high school are getting ready to begin a new journey. Today, there are so many routes Autistics can take for their college education. The most important tip to remember is to choose based on strengths and format ofContinue reading “Online college education for Autistic students”
Early Intervention
As soon as I was diagnosed with Autism, my parents did everything they can to get me services and therapies that I needed. Eventually, I received Early Intervention. I had Early Intervention while living in NY. Early Intervention helped me progress to now living to my best potential and quality of life today. To thisContinue reading “Early Intervention”
The World of Autism 