I do not have Autism, but looking at my brother I feel that we sometimes have similar characteristics. I am sensitive to overstimulation. I get frustrated easily when too many things are going on. I become irritable and tend to feel restless in these situations. I often have difficulty identifying my feelings. Hence, I …
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When I began high school, I developed a passion for science and research, which led me to learn more about ASD and the science behind it. Growing up with a younger brother with autism, there would always be screaming and arguments. My parents and my brother would scream back and forth like a tennis match. …
This past summer, I came across an article connecting maternal diabetes to autism in the offspring. My Mom was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on December 31, 2000 at the age of 26. Type 1 Diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, runs on my moms side of the family so to be diagnosed at the …
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If you are a sibling, a parent or grandparent, an aunt or an uncle, a cousin, a friend, a neighbor or just a passer bye, I want to give you my perspective of the autistic brain, as a daughter and as a sister. It is important to understand that autism affects the entire family, not …
Two years ago, my brother was diagnosed with ASD Level 1. For the purpose of this blog, call me "G". I am a junior in high school who has a passion for science and discovery or simply just finding the “Why?”. I am writing this blog to tell you what I have learned about the …
I want to use this blog not only to educate others on the science behind Autism Spectrum Disorder but to also advocate for autism awareness. Recent studies have shown that 90% of autistic individuals are underemployed or unemployed. Luv Michael is a non-profit organization that focuses on the significant employment of autistic adults. Autistic individuals …
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