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BTS – Content Creation & Public Speaking

Lyric Holmans

When I go deliver a presentation, what people don’t realize is there are hours and hours of work that go into that presentation.  Continue reading BTS – Content Creation & Public Speaking

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Interviewing Myself – Disclosing Autism During a Job Interview

Lyric Holmans

I want to say that this might not be right for everyone.  There are just some situations where unfortunately, for one reason or another, it just may not be safe for someone to be openly autistic because there are still plenty of stigma and misinformation out there.  But those of us who are able to be openly autistic, it’s important because we do need to correct that misinformation.  And just by existing and being honest and open with the world, we have the opportunity to do that.  Continue reading Interviewing Myself – Disclosing Autism During a Job Interview

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What Autistic Kids Need From an Autistic Adult

Lyric Holmans

The first thing that I think all autistic kids need, would be loving, caring, encouraging and supportive parents who are willing to help their kids learn to do what they’re good at and encourage them to do the things that they love and that bring them joy.  Continue reading What Autistic Kids Need From an Autistic Adult

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I Wish People Understood – Autistic Strengths & Weaknesses

Lyric Holmans

For me, I’m highly, highly capable, and even more capable than a lot of people I know – neurotypical, autistic, or otherwise – in certain areas that are my areas of expertise.  . . but then sometimes there are just other things where I can appear completely and totally – maybe emotionally – immature. Continue reading I Wish People Understood – Autistic Strengths & Weaknesses