Autism

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Dec 30, 2022
8 min

Dreams Can Live On...In a Different Way

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].

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Today will be Different, Next Year will be Better…I Promise

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Dec 30, 2022
6 min

Today will be Different, Next Year will be Better…I Promise

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.

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Dec 30, 2022
41 min

The Magical Spark of Elle McNicoll

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

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Dec 29, 2022
8 min

A Missing Person Case: Alicia Navarro

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

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Autistic DID: Autism and Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Jun 30, 2022
5 min

Autistic DID: Autism and Dissociative Identity Disorder

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

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Jul 7, 2021
5 min

The Verge of Julia's Independence

"Julia’s role on Sesame Street goes beyond her being an autistic girl...she represents what it means to be free to be yourself. " -Melissa

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May 23, 2021
9 min

Not Like Me: Media Edition

By Melissa Lushington, "Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" Blog Series - Slice #18 Last year, I wrote a blog post for June with a...

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Reflectivity: Intersection of Autism & COVID-19

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Mar 3, 2021
3 min

Reflectivity: Intersection of Autism & COVID-19

"As an autistic community, this pandemic has especially been hard for many of us to change our schedules and readjust our daily lives..."

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The Complicated History of Vaccines and Autism

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Feb 3, 2021
4 min

The Complicated History of Vaccines and Autism

"I can not decide for you on whether or not you should take the vaccine, but what I can do is remind you that medicine is not perfect..."

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Jan 6, 2021
3 min

What are your plans for 2021?

One thing I feel optimistic about is the return of our in-person class sessions.

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A Year of Reflection Mirrors Growth, Gratitude, and Appreciation

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Dec 2, 2020
4 min

A Year of Reflection Mirrors Growth, Gratitude, and Appreciation

"A year later, and here I stand, no longer an intern, but rather a blogger as a regular staff member of the Verge of Independence Project."

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Being Thankful In 2020: How Will You Be Thankful Despite COVID-19?

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Nov 3, 2020
3 min

Being Thankful In 2020: How Will You Be Thankful Despite COVID-19?

As the holiday’s approach, how will you be thankful in spite of COVID-19?

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