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Asperger's / Autism Toolbox


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Blog and Twitter Listings

Chronicles and Commentary Written by
People on the Autism Spectrum
and Those Who Care About Us
-
Just A Small Sample of What's
Out There to Explore


Blogs
(some of which may have
associated Twitter accounts
I haven't listed yet)


Specific Blog Posts
(some from blogs
I haven't listed yet)


Tweeters
(some of whom may have blogs
I haven't listed yet)


(Please note that the content and activities of offsite resources and their creators and other participants are not the responsibility of this site. They are listed here so you can more easily find a range of options to choose from concerning your autism spectrum related needs. If you have any concerns or are not satisfied with what you find there, please contact them directly. Thank you.)



Blogs:

Spectrumite Written:

autistic hoya /
nameless things dismantle


While there's no official description for the blog itself, the "About" section lists this author's many impressive accomplishments. She begins by describing herself as "...an Autistic woman of color, a Chinese transnational adoptee, and a proud Hoya from Massachusetts."

Written by
Lydia Brown
Spectrumite Written:

Dude, I'm An Aspie.

This blog promotes a greater understanding of people on the autism spectrum. All deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. My goal is to give you a window into my everyday life, its highs and lows, with both honesty and humor.

Written by
Matt Friedman
Spectrumite Written:

Yes, That Too

An Autistic math, engineering, and Chinese major talks about life in general and her life in specific. Chaos ensues.

Written by
Alyssa
Spectrumite Written:

Musings of an Aspie

thoughts about being a late-diagnosed woman with Asperger’s syndrome, lots of strategies, adaptations and hacks; few answers, stories about growing up aspie, some geekery about AS and autism, occasionally embarrassing revelations, musings on aspie motherhood and marriage, opinions, hopefully presented as such, a deliberate absence of autism politics, optimism and positivity tempered by reality, an open invitation to share your thoughts

Written by
musingsof
anaspie
Spectrumite Written:

My Blog

As of the inclusion of this listing, no description for this blog has yet been provided by the author, so please let his insightful entries speak for themselves.

Written by
Brian
Spectrumite Written:

Asperger's Dragon Coaster

This blog talks solely about Autism or Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), in terms of diagnosis, symptoms, and early intervention strategies. In addition, this blog will also be posting about ASD in an Asian perspective, from China, Korea, Japan, and all other parts of Asia. I will be posting news updates and/or videos about ASD, as well as how Asian countries are developing so far on the fields of ASD.

Written by
Nelson Lui
Spectrumite Written:

Happily Clueless

The blog of a person with Asperger's who grew up unaware of it. Speaking about life, challenges, and successes too.

Written by
happilyclueless
Spectrumite Written:

Aspie Musings

I have mild Asperger's Syndrome and I'm trying to figure it/me out so I can improve and make my life more fulfilling. I hope this helps someone else in the process.

Written by
Sarah
Spectrumite Written:

Shaping Clay

I'm a two-time graduate of Western Michigan University, with a BA in Philosophy and English and an MFA in Creative Writing. I also have an autism spectrum disorder, which went undiagnosed until my late 20s.

Written by
Michael Scott
Monje Jr.
Spectrumite Written:

The Life on the Spectrum Blog

Posts from the founder of Life on the Spectrum: tales of living with Asperger's syndrome, both as an adult and as a child. It includes wry observations, coping strategies, a few rants, and occasional smugness when she gets something right for a change.

Written by
Leigh Forbes
Spectrumite Written:

Rethinking Autism

The written blog section for
rethinking
autism.com


Written by
Dana Commandatore
and various others, including guest posters
Spectrumite Written:

Autism Acceptance Day

It's Time to Take Back April! Autism Acceptance Day and Month. This is the Autism Acceptance Day blog. ACCEPTANCE, not tolerance, not "yes, but..." (in the sense of "We can only accept you just so far...") -complete acceptance. Pro-neurodiversity, pro-supports and services, against "cures." Autism Acceptance Day was originally started to combat "awareness" stunts by Autism Speaks and others such as the "I am Autism" video, etc.

Written by
Paula C. Durbin-Westby
Spectrumite Written:

The Mind
WithoutWalls Assessment Blog


Entries cover the coplete, start to finish process of two successive Asperger's assessments - the first, improperly done; the second, properly done. Also included: an argument for the need for diagnosis and a list of personal Asperger's traits.

Written by
MindWithout
Walls
Spectrumite Created:

LANTERNA, Torger Berstad

"Presentation av böcker och konstnärskap"
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"Presentation of books and art"


This is a Swedish autism Website that features writing, videos, and more. Unfortunately, the site's creator seems to have temporarily removed his content. I'll update this listing as soon as I'm aware of his having restored it. Thanks for your patience.

Created by
Torger Berstad
Parent Written:

Mama Be Good

Shaking up your ideas about autism, disability, and parenting. I'm talking radical acceptance.

Written by
Brenda Rothman
Parent Written:

Shannon Des Roches Rosa's Blog

I'm the BlogHer Contributing Editor on parenting children with special needs, and I'm at your service.

Written by
Shannon Des Roches Rosa
Autism Community Written:

Autism Positivity Day Flash Blog

The Autism Positivity Project has been co-created as a collaborative effort by the blogging collective: Thinking About Perspectives. We are a diverse group composed of parents of children with autism/autistic children, partners of autistic adults, and autistic adults, committed to increasing autism awareness and acceptance via open and respectful dialogue.

Written by
various authors
Professional Written:

Autism At Home Series

Varied topics related to the autism spectrum.

Written by
a number of authors, including a few on the spectrum


Specific Blog Posts:

MY Letter to 50 Cent

Written by
Michael Buckholtz


From
TheBuckNation Chronicles
The Significance of Semantics: Person-First Language: Why It Matters
(page includes an accessible audio recording of this article)

Written by
Lydia Brown


From
autistic hoya /
nameless things dismantle

Because I Remember

Written by
chavisory


From
Chavisory's Notebook
ASPIE ALIENATION - FROM A BLACK PERSPECTIVE

Written by
Dhart


From
Dhart's blog
Think You Might Have Asperger’s Syndrome?

Written by
Leigh Forbes


From
Life on the Spectrum
From Ableist to Self Advocate

Written by
Amy Sequenzia


From
Autism Women's Network
Anatomy of a Meltdown

Written by
musingsofanaspie


From
Musings of an Aspie
Inside the Mind of Sensory Overload

Written by
Thomas McKean


From
Autism At Home Series
Once Upon a Time: Growing Up Autistic

Written by
E (The Third Glance)


From
The Third Glance
Where Are the Elders with Autism? Reflections Upon Reading Fred Pelka’s What We Have Done

Written by
Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg


From
Disability and Representation
Shocking News: Autism Has Not Ruined My Life

Written by
Brenda Rothman


From
Mama Be Good
Why is my child violent?

Written by
AspieSide


From
The Aspie Side of Life
We Need to Talk About Adam Lanza

Written by
Shannon Des Roches Rosa


From
Blog Her
This… Just This….

Trigger Warning: Content leads with an example of inflamatory internet posting for the purpose of being specific about what the blogger is objecting to.

Written by
Ariane Zurcher


From
Emma's Hope Book
Looking for more posts responding to concerns about violence in relation to the December 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shootings and other incidents?

Check out the Toolbox
listings in the ANSWERS
section.



Tweeters:

Ariane

@Emmas
HopeBook


Writer, blogger
http://t.co/
yj6u4oBz

Mom to Emma who's a patient teacher to a Mom who's a slow learner. Special interests: Autism, photography, art & words


Art&NewsAspie

@AspieNews

I'm an Aspie, Artist and A.S. news junkie with Tourettes, and all the other alphabet soup diagnosis Carpe Spectrumville! (Warning: Blog Contains Adult Material)

Aspergers Syndrome

@zenemu

Happily Engaged, geek with Aspergers Syndrome & a sunny disposition. I write about Autism & actively promote ASD awareness.

Aspie Kid

@AspieKid

#Aspie #HSP #INTJ Perspectives on #Autism #Aspergers Syndrome #ASD #SPD #ADHD #Neurodiversity & Autism Advocacy.

Aspie Writer

@AspieWriter

I am a #writer, student, and stay-at-home mother of three, stumbling through life with a form of #Autism called #Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). #ASD

Autism After 16

@Autism
After16


Website providing info and analysis on adult autism issues.

Autistics Speaking

@AutisticsSpeak

Official Twitter for Autistic Speaking Day (#ASDay). November 1st, Autistics Speak: Are YOU listening?

Brenda

@mamabegood

Parenting autism with mindfulness and play.

Bridget Allen

@ItsBridgets
Word


Autistic woman in NT minority family. Perpetual mom (2adults, 2kids, 2grandkids). Vegan. Too prissy to be crunchy. Lover of science, reason, and sports.

Emily Willingham

@ejwillingham

Science writer, blogger @Forbes http://tinyurl.com/ejwillingham. Science editor @thinkingautism. Editor @DoubleXSci. Shockingly, my opinions are mine.

Hannah

@Kissesand
Wishes


I blog about life with my mostly-Autistic patchwork family. Plus every other thing that motivates me to write, oxox

Ib Grace

@tinygrace
notes


Education prof & happily married gay Autistic mother of twin sons. Lover of modes of transportation, family, dappling, music, social justice, polygons & 12.

Jeff Schneider

@Autism
AtHome


Autism Tips, Tricks and Strategies from the Top-Rated Experts. Come check us out!

Lydia Brown

@autistichoya

#Autistic #writer, #disabilityrights #advocate and #activist, and @Georgetown #Hoya. I blog at http://goo.gl/vg6rI. #disability #socialjustice

Matt Friedman

@dudeim
anaspie


Asperger's Advocate-Cartoonist-Writer. Nonprofit Fundraiser-Marketer.

Mike

@talk
aboutautism


Latest autism news and discussion. Our online community is provided by Ambitious about Autism
(@Ambitious
Autism
),
the UK charity for young people with autism.


MichaelScott MonjeJr

@MMonjeJr

Autistic Atheist. Sometimes accused of being an anarchist. Artistic and analytical. Sometimes anal, but only when antagonized. I tell stories.

Paul C Siebenthal

@Aspienaut

Adrift into NT Space, I report my findings to the Twitterverse. I work for NASA New Autism Spectrum Awareness! Aspienaut - Wired Differently!

Shannon Des Roches Rosa

@shannonrosa

I kick ass. Sometimes my own. Writer, geographile, geek, autism parenting & iPad advocate, cheerful grump. Senior Editor, Thinking Person's Guide to Autism.

Stuart Duncan

@autism
father


I have Asperger's. My son has PDD-NOS. My blog is: Autism From a Father's Point of View: http://www.
stuartduncan
.name


Thinking Different

@Th
Different


Thinking Different is a website and newsletter that deals with neurological conditions and specialises with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

Alyssa

@yes_
thattoo


Autistic (NOT with autism) triple major who does research in self-assembly and speaks Chinese. Blogs about autism and Autistic life. Also runs Because Patterns.
yesthattoo.
blogspot.com






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