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Are You My Friend?

2/26/2021

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By Clara H
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Making friends has always been a challenge for me. Sometimes, I can't tell if a person is interested in being friends with me. Other times, I'm not sure if they want to continue hanging out with me or even be able to recognize if they were even my friend in the first place. Were they ever a true friend to me, or was I being taken advantage of? Was I the one mistreating them?

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Nothing But Grief

1/29/2021

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Back in March, I mentioned that I wasn't all that scared of the coronavirus. Since then, my views have changed. Now I'm terrified of the virus. My beliefs slowly started changing as we came further down in the pandemic. What really pushed me off the edge was when the virus went after my family. This article will not be about my views on the pandemic; it will be about grief and the relationship I had with the person I lost. 
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I am Jealous of my Brother

12/31/2020

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By Clara H
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​This post is going to be focused on how my autism affects my relationship with my younger brother. I'm also going to be sharing some tips on how to explain autism to siblings based on my own experiences. Things that went well for us, and things that went poorly will be included.  ​
Before I began, I want to share how awesome my brother is so the information shared will make more sense. My brother is a person who has a significant impact on why my story is the way it is. Who I am, has an effect on him as well, but you already know a lot about me, so I don't need to explain all that.

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Autism and Animal Relationships

9/10/2019

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By Clara H
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Research has shown that dogs can help children with autism develop socially. It can put them in situations that involve communication skills which will boost their self-confidence. For example, If you are walking down the street alone no one may stop to talk to you, but if you are  walking with a dog it's much more likely for someone to approach you. 


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15 Phrases Autistic People are Tired of Hearing

6/24/2019

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By Clara H
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It can be difficult to know how to respond to certain situations you might of never been in before. Many people on the Autism spectrum often get told things that can be more offensive than you may assume. Sometimes the first thing that comes to mind should just stay inside of your head. So, what are some things you should not say to people with ASD? I came up with a list of 15 and will include a few extras at the end of things that we do want to hear from you.


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