Autism After 21
These stories feature the voices of the autism community and represent a variety of perspectives and experiences with regard to autism in adulthood. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of MHAF.
What Late Diagnosis Was Like as a Black Autistic Woman I always knew something was “different” about me, but I didn’t know what. Nobody else did either, including my parents, family, and educators. I didn’t speak much. People would say hello to me and I would ignore them or just turn away. I would go …
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A Chance to Be an Advocate for Her Son Rebecca, a Utah resident, lovingly describes her autistic son, Austin, who is on the cusp of turning 21. “Austin loves animals, especially dogs. He likes to play football, basketball, and soccer. He likes to go to the gym and work out. He is obsessed with the …
Meet Adam: A Voice for Change If you head to a Utah Jazz basketball game, you might see Adam in the stands cheering along with you. As a 28 year-old adult with autism, Adam yearns to have those on the spectrum be more included in his community. He has a variety of interests, from hiking …
Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary “I was diagnosed with Autism/PDD at the age of 3 years, 3 months of age. Until that point, I developed normally, including speech, and I was reading. At some point, I regressed, and lost speech and the ability to communicate. I displayed many characteristics that are part of the autism spectrum: …
Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, Texas 25 year old Samuel has unique interests and abilities. “He has a great memory. He can “mash-up” songs that go together. He loves Walmarts, America’s Funniest Home Videos, used lottery tickets, trains, and toilets,” shares Samuel’s father, Mark. However, like many autistic adults and their …
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Autism Diagnosis as an Adult by James Malone Kirkendall Hello, my name is James and I want to voice my struggles and successes with others that are suffering from mental illness and developmental issues. Ever since I was little I knew something was off. I was always told throughout my life that I seemed like …
Trigger Warning: violence, verbal and physical abuse, attempted suicide You broadly hear about how those with disabilities face barriers, but you never truly start to see it unless you read their stories. These stories can bring hope and validation. They can bring awareness and change. This story is about Maverick Crawford, an African-American born into …
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Our first ever virtual event held in the Fall of 2020 spotlights the talents, abilities and challenges faced by autistic adults.
I like to say that being autistic is like having a sticky brain. Here’s why I think it is incredible.
Brian Aubin is a 24-year-old with autism who is also yoga instructor. His road to fulfillment wasn’t always easy, but the wisdom he’s gained is priceless.
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