Autism

Autism Awareness needs more attention. We are beginning to understand Autism as expressed in girls, and Autism is easily confused with other disabilities

MeriahMeriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black. www.meriahnichols.com

MeriahMeriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black. www.meriahnichols.com

SaveSave SaveSave MeriahMeriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black. www.meriahnichols.com

I’m kind of fascinated by autism now. I think – like Down syndrome – that it is such an interesting spectrum as there is so much variety within and is just beginning to be understood and explored. I’ve been following a blog called the Unstrange Mind for a while now and she’s  writing a series …

.. I’m not sure if you read the news? A mother who was denied services for her autistic daughter attempted a murder/suicide recently. The news of it is all over the place. Here is the story: Teen With Autism Hospitalized But this is the story I think you should read. It’s by an autistic disability …

April is Austism Awareness Month. April is almost over, and I am so, so happy to have Lexi Magnusson guest posting today. Lexi, because her profile picture on Facebook is a kitten with huge, sharp teeth – which I think says a lot about her and her style. She’s a sensitive mama with sharp edges …