My birthday message to Lou Ferrigno Jr. Thank you for everything.

Bullying for anyone is hard, but it’s especially when the person that is getting bullied is different from their peers and classmates. It makes for an easy targets for bullies. As much as kids are more open to other kids to being different, they may not get treated that fairly at home which makes them act out at school. They may use their anger towards others. They don’t know that it’s wrong. When someone is different and doesn’t understand certain things like emotions and fa

When it comes to autism, there are so many things that go inside our heads. We have so many ideas and so many things we want to do and...

Self-determination refers to the ability or power of a person or group to make their own decisions and choices, especially regarding their own future and governance, without external coercion or control.  Being able to be self-determine, you have to be able to choose what you want and need for yourself, being able to not feel influenced by other people in making your own decisions and to be the driver of your life and not be the passenger.  Being able to control your life and

Grief is different for everyone. People express themselves in different ways. Some people will remain quiet and other people want to talk...

When I was a kid, my brother and I were besties. I couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything or go anywhere without him. I couldn’t be away from...

When it comes to socializing, it’s a challenge with someone with autism. We try and make friends, we want to make friends, but we don’t...

The beginning of a new year is always exciting, but it can also be a time where people look back on the past year and wonder where the...

ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and it can look a lot like Autism. When someone has on or the other, they can have...

You would think that Halloween is a rough time of year for someone who is on the autism spectrum, but depending on the person, Halloween...

Moving is hard just by itself, but the real challenge is deciding if moving out of town is the right move. Starting over is scary for...

Everyone has a way to recharge their batteries. Some people like going out with friends, others like to go home after work, put on their...

You can’t tell by looking at someone that they have Aspergers. Depending on the person, it’s obvious that they’re on the spectrum. Some people use it to their advantage and succeed in their career. Other people want to keep it to themselves just in case they get treated differently because of it. If your good at something, why not use it for good? Share it with the world. You never know who may need someone like you to look up to. Some people have a hard time connecting with

I was 24 years old when I moved out of my parents’ house into a basement suite. My mom thought it was the right time. She wanted me to...

Sleepovers are weird. I’ve never been a fan. I’ve had them, I went to them, but I never felt comfortable. Even when the person was my...

In 2008, Vancouver Canucks Co-owners, Paolo and Clara Aquilini founded Canucks Autism Network also known as CAN. They were inspired by...

I do have to admit that I let fear hold me back. I let fear take control. When I have doubts about something, I convince its fear telling...

When I was 16 years old, I was trying to get my learners permit to drive, but I didn’t pass. In fact, it took me fifteen tries over eight...

I’ve been on numerous trips in my life, but I’ve never been out of the country let alone the province by myself. I’ve always traveled...

I can’t remember when it started, but it always seems like I had anxiety. When I think I’ve done something wrong, I can’t stop thinking...