When COVID began, my normal life shifted quickly and I realized that I could not do many of the things I love the most. As devastated as I was, I processed the unfortunate outcomes and made smart choices by keeping my safety as a top priority. Going out of my apartment to get some freshContinue reading “Pandemic Management”
Tag Archives: Autism Advocacy
Health Appointments
Visiting a doctor and dentist at least twice a year or more is a part of living a healthy life. It is natural for some people with autism to have anxiety leading up to these crucial appointments. Medical and dental professionals don’t always understand that emotions may be high when they encounter patients with specialContinue reading “Health Appointments”
Preparation and Success in the Workplace
Once you have completed your education, the next step is to get a job. It certainly takes time to build a career you believe you will enjoy the most. Never forget, there are ways to receive assistance from mentors who will support you in thriving with the rigorous procedures of preparing and succeeding in theContinue reading “Preparation and Success in the Workplace”
Advice for a Successful College Experience
There are countless students with an autism diagnosis planning to go to undergraduate school to earn a degree that suits their interests and desires, despite all of the doubts and negativities that plague individuals who have the capabilities to succeed in higher education. As a college graduate of a prestigious university with honors, here isContinue reading “Advice for a Successful College Experience”
Perseverance beyond Bullying
Being bullied is a major issue that is beyond hurtful, and challenging to resolve. When I got teased, I didn’t feel like going to school again until I discovered the reasons the bullies were mistreating me. The basis of their cruelty came from me having opportunities that made them feel inadequate. This includes traveling theContinue reading “Perseverance beyond Bullying”
The ICA Motto
When I was young, I could not express myself appropriately. I always liked sitting quietly in a different zone rolling my thumbs like a wheel, and contemplating my interests. The only time I would interact with anyone is if someone approached me and asked a question. Once I felt connected, I enjoyed talking to them,Continue reading “The ICA Motto”
Having Role Models
A role model is someone who is an inspiration for the success you want to create. Even though I do consider myself famous for spreading autism awareness in online articles, printed magazines, and having my speech made into a claymation video, there are plenty of other autism advocates who have gone above and beyond. WhatContinue reading “Having Role Models”
Misconceptions of the Autism Spectrum
Unfortunately, there are people in this world who lack the ability to truly know how extraordinary people with autism are in their own ways. This misunderstanding can cause individuals with autism to lose precious opportunities. With there being so many unkind remarks and untrue beliefs about the nature of the autism spectrum, I have selectedContinue reading “Misconceptions of the Autism Spectrum”
My definition of Autism
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder primarily characterized by four difficulties: Communication Social Interaction Repetitive Patterns of Behavior Intense Focuses With the autism spectrum being wide with so many variables, every person’s characteristics are different. The key to understanding an autistic individual is observing their behavior, and identifying their areas of interest. All of thisContinue reading “My definition of Autism”
David Sharif 