Mom gives autistic daughter insight over concerns on her first born. “Charlie can’t be autistic. You were the exact same way as a child.”

We've talked about why we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, but until now I haven't talked much about autism and community and culture.

[What] helped me overcome my imposter syndrome and feel validated as I am as a self-diagnosed individual was listening to other autistics.

Black Autistic Voices - it's about putting the Black autistic experience out there for people to understand their perspective on autism.

The movie is about ... more than just a label, and in this case, it’s about proving that you’re more than just an autistic label.

I was able to see a reflection of myself in a 24-year-old woman who was unfortunately one of the Aurora Theater shooting victims [in 2012].

The way we perceive... process the world, and interact with it is not only...different because of our neurology, but helps us deal with it.

Finally... it takes a village of autistic voices to give their say on how they want the book to be done, and it takes…a kind of spark

[Nationwide] there are roughly 6.5 missing persons for every 100,000 people. Some people are members of the autism community.

"When I started [CCP], my mom used to think that she would be going to college with me because she underestimated my capabilities" ~Melissa

It’s important to know that when it comes to neurological disorders (or differences), autistic people are not just autistic alone. -Melissa

By Melissa Lushington, "Don't Cut Corners...Unless Its Cake" - Blog Series Vol. 3, Slice #6 Last year, Australian singer-songwriter...

A 'Shout Out' to all autism moms who are rearing their children in a way that shines a light on their differences. ~Melissa

Cherish the unique way you see the world, cherish the person you are as an individual, and cherish ‘The Little Prince’ within you. ~Melissa

By Melissa Lushington, "Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" - Blog Series Vol. 3, Slice #3 On Wednesday November 24, 2021, I went...

The Blog Series Black Autistic Voices, shares stories about autistic people of color so that Black and Brown autistics can see themselves.

I look forward to the Verge of Independence Project hosting a communication and multimedia five-week virtual workshop series in March.

"Autistic individuals like me want relationships and friendships with other people. We can form friendships and relationships..." -Melissa

"The Little Mermaid played an influential role in Owen's autism journey, just as a Broadway Musical influenced my autism journey." ~Melissa

Families stay together through thick and thin, not when it’s convenient and most suitable.