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Life After Caregiving

For every caregiver, the stark reality is this: there is always a beginning and...

Action, Advocacy, and Friends: The Birth of AASCEND

Sixteen years ago our family didn’t have any adult friends on the autism spectrum,...

Education, Jobs, Friends a Reality for Adults with Autism

Together with local and national leaders, we are demonstrating what’s possible when we work...
Notions By Nickas My Journey Into Neurodiversity

Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)

In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as...

I Give My Son Pot

You don’t have to report me to Child Protective Services. I give my son...

The Neural Tango Plays On!

The power of music as an inspiration is well known by anyone who has...

The Square Root of Father’s Day

You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child...
apraxia letter to myself

A Letter to Myself For When My Son Was Diagnosed With Apraxia

Lisa Geng writes a letter she wishes she could've given herself when her son...

Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee, and Neurodiversity

There is much wisdom to be drawn from Muhammad Ali- such as believe in...