I am an autistic adult. I write about autism, my autistic experiences, and the history of this neurocognitive condition as a self-advocate to help share education in the hopes of spreading awareness and acceptance.
Autism is highly stigmatized and parents often grieve when their children receive this diagnosis. I am here to tell you that while your feelings are valid, your child is not any less of a person than who you built them up to be in your mind. They are still full of potential, love, and innocence, and their future has yet to be written.
I do not speak for the autistic community; I am just one voice in the autistic community.
Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult
"Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult" was a presentation featuring Tessa Watkins and Dr. Jessica Maher at…
Interested in becoming a Medical Professional for Autism?
If you're interested in pursuing a career as a medical professional that can diagnose autism in othe…
Services for Autistic Adults in Pennsylvania
This resources page is for autistic adults seeking services in Pennsylvania, USA, some specific to A…
The Necessity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Schools
Discover the reasons why I believe waiting for DEI to occur naturally is not enough, backed by histo…
Double Rainbows: The Fascinating Connection Between Autism and Gender Identity
From neurodivergent to gender divergent, take a deeper look about the interplay in the autistic brai…
Navigating the Complexities of Parenting with Complex PTSD
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What Does Autism Look Like?
Tessa Watkins, autistic self-advocate, talks about the physical features caused by autism, addressin…
Brief History of Autism
Not much is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder since the studies of autism are just over 100 years…
Tessa talks to Biz about Autism on the One Bad Mother Podcast
Tessa and Biz talk about autism in this podcast episode of One Bad Mother. This is a 2-part series b…
Our Behavioral Disaster at the Airport
My partner, 4-year-old autistic child, and I flew transatlantic to visit family and we had one of th…