People dropping in on this part of the story (today) often fail to recognize how much work it has taken to get to where we are now. It’s like skipping to page 100 in a book.
Continue reading Autistic Origin Stories: Lyric Rivera, and the NeuroDivergent Rebel Blog
Most of the Time, Writing is Easier for Me than Speaking (and takes way less of my energy). Writing IS my language; it is more natural (to me) than speaking. My written voice is authentic, reflecting my feelings and opinions more accurately than when I use my mouth to communicate.
Continue reading Hyperlexic Autistic Life: Most of the Time, Writing is Easier for Me than Speaking (and takes way less of my energy)
Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising (named “trend for 2023” & praised in Forbes as “an excellent ‘how to manual’ based on lived experience & professional competence”) will be available 50% off in July! Continue reading You Can Get a Copy of Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising for Half-Off in July!
Autistic Pride Day was not borne from the need to celebrate being Autistic, but instead in recognition of our right to live authentically (or at all). Continue reading 10 Reasons We Need Autistic Pride
The most important thing you can do as a newly discovered Autistic Person (or someone who’s supporting one) is learning NOT what AUTISM is but what being Autistic means to YOU (or your loved one) as an individual Autistic Person. Continue reading What IS Autism? How do you explain being Autistic to people?
I started my blog 15 months ago. Here are my top blogging & social media tips. Continue reading How to Start a Blog
I remember the teacher’s anger when I didn’t read my paragraph. I remember reading the words in my mind, screaming the words in my head, then begging the words to come out of my mouth. Nothing. I knew the words but couldn’t say them. I remember being sent out of class for refusing to participate in the activity and I remember being ashamed. Continue reading A Long Love of Reading
I got this website on on this date one year ago today, although I would not post my first blog until November 24th, when I finally knew what I wanted to say.
Thanks to everyone who’s come on the journey with me. Looking forward to sharing some VERY big news about the next exciting project. Here’s to another year of fun & sharing! Continue reading Today is my one year blogging anniversary!
Paying close attention to my body has helped me to learn what’s best for me. Most mornings I have one “real cup of coffee” – a small mug with caffeinated coffee. If I want coffee after 11 am, I go for “the fake stuff” – decaffeinated.
Coffee is still my friend we just realized we were spending a little too much time together. Continue reading My Friend Coffee
I love writing, always have. Unfortunately I don’t write as often as I should. I’ve found that writing can be a magical, therapeutic process. I work out a lot of things with a keyboard. Continue reading Neurodivergent Rebel on Religion, Writing, & Feelings – Oh MY!
