This is how much our relationship means to me, and how much his love strengthens me.

“Life would be boring without other people to hang out with”

Getting a diagnosis late in life brings it’s own set of struggles. Here is the story of one man’s journey.

I WROTE THIS POEM FOR MOMS BIRTHDAY.

I am autistic. I am exceptionally good at thinking out of the box. I engage with projects with intense focus. This is not a bad thing. It can get things done. In fact, it is pretty fabulous. As long as you keep out of my way.

The popular myth that all autistic people are socially withdrawn and unempathetic , hurts the entire autistic community

Alfonso is non-speaking, but he has a lot to say. The world needs to listen and learn from this young man’s wise and whole-hearted way of living.

We need to challenge the message that successes can only be viewed as triumph over the disorder.