Monthly Archives: May 2014

Defy Gravity #Aspergers #Autism

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Dear Autism Community and anyone else reading… As my brain continues to process the way that society sees me and people with the same diagnosis right now because of misleading headlines in the news, I am thinking of ways that … Continue reading →

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Please Watch #Derek

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Today has filled me with a mixture of emotions. Part of that is that I try to avoid discussing violence at all costs. Violence actually scares me. I am so grateful to everyone who took part in the #AutismIsNotACrime flash … Continue reading →

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Flash Blog: Autism is Not a Crime

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Dear Autism Community, Considering the recent sad tragedy and the false media stigma that seems to be rising up – I want to ask you to join me in doing a flash blog tomorrow using hashtag #Aspergers & #Autismisnotacrime so … Continue reading →

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Kaleidoscope – A Poem #Poetry #Writing

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

This stubborn pen in hand might as well be broken For whose crossed eyes can see the indescribable beauty that sits so delicately on the very tip of their nose? The challenge of writing when happy knows no boundaries and … Continue reading →

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When I Can’t #Autism

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

I’m sitting here listening to “For The First Time in Forever (Reprise)” from Disney’s Frozen and drawing parallels to my own emotions. I had spoken to a friend recently about this song and how strongly this song affected me when … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Bear Contest #Autism #TheQuietBear

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Hi everyone! The progress of Melissa Saylor’s illustrations is really encouraging. We check in once a week. But, I wanted to ask you a question… Since the book is about making friends and Autism… Will you please tweet about how … Continue reading →

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