An Open Letter About Covid-19

An Open Letter About Covid-19

Friday night, March 27th, I told my husband, “If I get COVID-19 and have to be hospitalized, don’t tell them I have Autism.” The next morning I woke up angry that I had to say that so close to the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. March 12th...
A Civil Rights Battle at School and Work

A Civil Rights Battle at School and Work

The last civil rights battle just got harder. You may think I mean the fight for equal pay for women, or equal protection under the law for nonwhite races, or the right to marriage for our LGBTQ community. Yes, their struggle may now be more difficult, but I’m...
Using My Autistic Specialty

Using My Autistic Specialty

If you were to meet me at work, you would think I’m just like everyone else. But I am autistic. I cringe at loud noises and my eyes often dart around to track all movement around me. When I am looking at you, I am not usually making eye contact — I am reading your...