Stories about advocacy and topics about autism. Change starts here.
A Recap of ‘An Evening with Ezra’
Because of you, an ‘Evening with Ezra’ got it Right! Beauty, intentional imbalance, thoughtful accessibility, and human connections meant unmasked and authentic experiences for all of us. This was our night together. This is Love & Autism. We set out to push the...
I Don’t Do Non-Conformity
Autistic culture doesn’t need to become non-conformist based on an observation of reduction of rights for others; it’s part of who many autistic people enter this world.
To the Mommies Who Still Use the R-word
When you say the “R” word, you are saying that those people – disabled people, autistic people, neurodivergent people – are bad or lesser than you. Choose another word
Creating Change
The truth is, we’re still asking autistic people to not be autistic. The demands to act non-autistic, to mask autistic traits, lead to depression, anxiety, and behaviors consistent with aggression. Dismantling ableism can only occur if we are willing to internally reflect and shift.
A Well-Ordered World
By Quincy Hansen When I was younger I used to like to sit on the floor with a bug bucket full of Matchbox cars, rubber animals, and other small toys. I’d take out each object one after the other and use them to make a line of toys. I’d spend a long time lining up my...
Everyday Heroes
This story was submitted to us by Ronan Daglish. Hello, my name is Ronan and I am a film maker. I love to film, edit, Direct, Produce, and write scripts for my own films. Someday I hope to work in the film industry and share my talents with the world. I created a...
What This Autistic Teacher Wants Professionals to Know
Autism Spectrum Disorder is the correct terminology for an autism diagnosis. “Disorder” serves its purpose in diagnosing and receiving services. But some on the autism spectrum would prefer “condition” over “disorder.” Autism is a neurological condition. “Disorder” implies that something is out-of-order. Condition is more so a state of being.
Seven Beliefs that Keep All of Us (Autistic and Allistic alike) from Making Friends
Guest post by Kyler Shumway, MA. Co-host of You Belong, Love & Autism for teens! Unfurl a large blank scroll in your mind and stretch it across the table. This is your timeline, the story of your life. To your left, we see your birth. To the right, we see you, at...
Your Friends
This article was submitted to Love & Autism by author and #actuallyautistic woman Alexandra Adlawan. Alexandra Adlawan, Alex for short, is a Long Beach, CA resident who began drawing characters and creating stories in 5th grade. In August 2018, at Gatsby Books in...
10 Things I Wish People Knew About Dating Someone on the Autism Spectrum
Here are some things you need to know when it comes to dating someone with autism…an #actuallyautistic story
