autism

What I Wish I Knew as a Student with Autism About Homework and Education

By Laura Nadine|2026-08-10T10:58:18-04:00September 6th, 2012|autism|

Now that school is back in session, frustrations are rising in Autistic students and the people who care for them. Many parents struggle with motivating an Autistic child who sees […]

No more can I dance with two hands

By Laura Nadine|2012-08-15T05:37:00-04:00August 15th, 2012|autism, emotions, poetry|

Too many roads
to lonely
paths unravel
neither of them mine.
How can I walk
if I am confined?
Don’t bottle me
aged, like fine wine.I cannot feel
these feet are used
garage un-sale special
in a box beneath the stairs.
How can I walk
an […]

North is Up

By Laura Nadine|2012-06-05T16:43:00-04:00June 5th, 2012|autism, emotions|

I kept getting lost. It was becoming a regular occurrence for me every time I ventured into a new part of town, which seemed odd because I was always quite good with maps. I was usually […]

Trying to Fly Lest I Die Alone

By Laura Nadine|2012-04-15T18:41:00-04:00April 15th, 2012|autism, emotions|

My year has taken a sharp, unexpected turn. In my planning for a year where I solve my trajectory problems, it seems the universe decided I should first deal with my past. […]

When I Was in School – Conversation with mom

By Laura Nadine|2012-02-09T18:08:00-05:00February 9th, 2012|autism|

I spend a great deal of time speaking about autism in public and helping parents develop life and homework strategies for their Aspie children. This work is hard, but I feel it […]

Why Can’t I Wake Up from Autism?

By Laura Nadine|2012-02-06T16:48:00-05:00February 6th, 2012|autism, emotions|

Everyday seems to present new challenges when living with autism. The overarching feeling is one of pride, confidence and the satisfaction that I have honed in on my strengths while overcoming my […]

bridge

By Laura Nadine|2012-01-28T17:12:00-05:00January 28th, 2012|autism, emotions, poetry|

there’s this bridge I’m looking for

i don’t know the way it goes

but I’m sure it spans the distance

between our shores

on foot’s […]

The APA cured me of Autism.

By Laura Nadine|2012-01-20T19:05:00-05:00January 20th, 2012|autism, emotions|

Initial Reaction

You heard me correctly. I have been cured of autism, at least according to the APA and their fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]

Accepting Change Leads to Tier 1 Penetration – And I like it.

By Laura Nadine|2012-01-19T17:40:00-05:00January 19th, 2012|autism, emotions|

After a weekend of adjusting to change, and processing the emotional fallout of those around me, I have reached some level of clarity. Perhaps the change was good for me.

The year of r – Opening Thoughts

By Laura Nadine|2012-01-05T19:49:00-05:00January 5th, 2012|autism, emotions|

Family is in town and I have once again been summoned to help them find their way through the autism maze. I don’t know them well, as is often the case with […]