I think of living as an autistic person as an experiment.

That’s what it’s like to mask, we could be melting down internally, but we’ve learned how to smile and say we are fine.

This ability only gets me so far in a world run by neuronormative values.

For allistics, interacting with other humans is as natural as breathing and therefore, automatic

My growth as a person is directly related to how effective I can be as a therapist.

Freedom is one of my highest values so it seems quiet silly to engage in work that would limit freedom instead of embracing it.

To perform neurotypicality day in and day out was exhausting.

Not all of my autistic traits are "extreme" but that doesn't make me less autistic.

My impact as a clinician (and human) is not linear and can’t be captured on a worksheet or rating scale.

Online support group for Autistic Parents of Autistic Kids

Autistic people need authentic, affirming, autistic-centered support.

Learning that I was autistic was one of the most enlightening and relieving experiences in my life.

Here are 5 life lessons that I’ve learned as someone who gets paid to have existential conversations every day.

Is my household characterized by anarchy, with my children at the helm?

Time and time again, autistic clients echo this same issue in their therapy sessions with me.

Most of the issues I work on with clients are also issues I am working on.

Recovering from autistic burnout as a parent is similar to a non-parent except for the obvious fact that....

There is no mineral or trauma treatment that will erase the fact that I am autistic.

Instead of quitting being a therapist, I quit being a masked therapist performing neuronormativity. And that has made all the difference.

Growing a new family tree doesn't imply forsaking our ancestors.