In this first post of a four part series, I will delve into my personal traits and experiences revolving around Rudy Simone’s “List of Common Autistic Traits in Women.” There are four columns in her chart, and we’ll be discussing the first column today: appearance and personal habits.

Autism presents itself differently in men and women. In this post, we explore the most common similarities and differences of autistic men and women, and why it's harder for women to be diagnosed.

There were several lessons I learned from the first six months of marriage, but the most important is to live in the moment. It's easy to pine for the future when your not appreciating the present. You can enjoy the moment you are currently in while anticipating the good things that are coming. Let's embrace each present moment.

To answer this question, we first need the foundational knowledge of how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is clinically diagnosed through the DSM-5. In this post, I will break down each of the criteria into digestible chunks so we can get a better understanding of what autism is.

Do you feel like a misfit? I have been a misfit all my life, and I finally figured out why in 2024 when I discovered that I am autistic. This tells the story of the moment that completely changed my life and was the foundation for spreading awareness and hope through The Arcadian Atlas.