Of all the things that could be talked about in our current political climate from a rapidly-declining economy to a war-plagued nation that is now living in fear, Melania Trump looked to ease our concerns in her brief speech held about—-Jeffrey Epstein. Yep, you heard me right—through all of the...
For me and probably millions of other people with autism, comfort is very important. When we are forced to wear things that we don’t want to, such as a dress to a wedding, a school uniform, or just a nice dress shirt for a nice occasion, it can be a...
The Sims series has always let players dress a character how they want and be with either gender, regardless of the gender of the character they made is. Now, for Sims 4, players, you can make a male character appear pregnant, and a female character can be the “father.” Which...
In school, whether it be grade school, high school, or even university, sports have always gotten all the funding that the school gets. Sports get fundraisers, donations from the more wealthy parents, and state funding to help buy things like uniforms, gear for protecting the players, and snacks for the...
The smells, noises, and social pressure of being an autistic athlete are only the start of it. In high school, just during PE, I felt awkward changing in front of people, the smell of sweaty bodies made me nauseated, and the social pressure to “try my best” made me feel...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which started in 1990, is probably one of the most important acts for Neurodivergent individuals. It protects them from discrimination in all areas of life, including schools, jobs, and other public places such as parks, restaurants, and transportation. So why is it important? In the...
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