Autism, Behind the Scenes: The Unacknowledged Parties
Have I ever told you how much I love April? A whole 30 days dedicated to the Autism Spectrum Disorder does not get any better than that! While each year …
Autism, Accommodations in the Workplace
When to Draw the Line Recently I read a post in one of the Autism support groups to which I belong on Facebook. It was from an employee who was immediately …
An Autistic Girl’s View on Death
The most difficult, yet inevitable event to happen in one’s life is the passing of a family member or friend. After a recent loss in my family I realized …
How an Autistic Female Survived Vacation
I am an Autistic Female. For the average person, vacations aren’t usually events that must be “survived.” Not necessarily so when you’re on the …
Autism: A Different Voice
by Erica Leung~One of the most common myths about Autism that really ruffles my feathers is that “people on the Autism Spectrum cannot communicate.” I …
Jekyll and Hyde: The Bedside Manner of Healthcare Professional
by Erica Leung~Over the last month I visited various ENT doctors for professional opinions about whether or not to have surgery for my Sleep Apnea Disorder. …
To Disclose or Not That I am Autistic? That is the question!
by Erica Leung~Often people will ask me whether or not to disclose to someone that they are Autistic. My answer to this is yes and no depending on the …
Understanding Your Autistic Co-Workers
by Erica Leung~Happy Autism Awareness Month! Are you all ready to light it up blue? Because it is the month to spread awareness, I believe it is fitting to …
Reflections of an Autistic Female
by Erica Leung~In my opinion one of the most frustrating characteristics of being on the Autism Spectrum is the constant struggle to navigate the world’s …
The Shades of Gray with Autism
by Erica Leung, AutisticFemale~Happy Valentine’s Day!! While it is the month to celebrate love and romance I also think we need to be realistic with …