Category: Nikos Blog – English

In some moments, I still wonder what it would be like if I hadn’t had all that therapy as a child. Would I still be the same person I am today? NT’s[1] have no clue what it’s like to be followed around and tracked for data all the time. Autistic people, people with behavior disorders,…

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What are some of the stigmas surrounding letterboard use that you’ve experienced? How do you respond to them? I can’t say that I’ve experienced any stigmas related to my using a letterboard, but I’ve had some weird experiences with people thinking they can just pick it up and I will be able to spell with…

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This time of year feels like human contact has new meaning when it’s enveloped in the fragrant smells of spring. I stepped outside earlier to go for my daily walk and found it to be heavy with spring blossoms and sprouting flowers. Springtime has this calming effect on my senses which will brighten and grow…

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I have heard many derogatory things in my life, but there is nothing I find as offensive as the term “severe autism.” Weather can be severe: just think about the effect of turbulence on an airplane’s ability to offer a smooth ride; waves can cause intense conditions for boaters, and snow can avalanche into danger…

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