What We Think

Writing from our Students & Staff, Centering Autistic Voices

Oct 292 min read

A Years-Long Journey to Text-Based Communication

Nick shares his journey of the shift from relying on scripted speech to expressing genuine thoughts and feelings using text-based communicat

May 172 min read

Six Years Later...Trevor revisits their first blog

If I could make myself a time machine, I would return to my first IEP meeting where I was able to communicate with a letterboard and I would

Jan 255 min read

Healing Invisible Wounds: Understanding Complex Trauma in Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals

My son gets so aggressive and I don’t know why. It seems like nothing sparks these outbursts. My daughter will scratch me and pull my...

Jan 112 min read

Going Off-Script: Don't let what you hear impact how you treat me.

My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.

Dec 15, 20231 min read

Finding Acceptance in Diversity: My Experience with the REV Co-Op

So many times you need to adapt to the dated notions of society where disability might be accommodated but not so deeply welcomed.

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Fable: Don't Mind Different Dances

What happens when animals in the Denver Zoo try to get creative with their exercise classes? And what is Hip-Hopera? Hannah has been...

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Narrative: Love in a Carry-On Bag

Nick Barry shares his thoughts on the love we carry with us.

Jun 29, 20232 min read

The Impact of Anxiety in Autistic Individuals

Anxiety can manifest differently from person to person. Using multiple support approaches, empathy, and acceptance, can help reduce anxiety.