Tag Archives: Autism

Melting Down #Autism

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Gretchen Venters

When I have a meltdown, I feel like I regress to about a two to five year old emotionally speaking. The world becomes too big, too loud, and way too much very suddenly. Often times I feel like I am … Continue reading →

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Changes #Autism #Aspie #Aspergers

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Hello everyone, There have been a lot of enormous changes in my life this year and a lot of personal self growth. But what do you do when it’s not enough? Sometimes I feel like I am constantly trying to … Continue reading →

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#InMyOpinionFlashBlog2014 #Autism #Aspergers

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

This is part of a Flash Blog initated by Erin Clemens When it comes to advocacy, I do at times struggle with wanting to lift others up while trying to make sure that I am clear that I can not … Continue reading →

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Autism: From the Heart on August 16, 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Children’s book author of Really, Really Like Me and public speaker, Gretchen Leary, will be sharing pieces of her story from a first hand experience as an individual on the Autism Spectrum. She will be sharing her coping skills and what … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Bear: Update

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Hello everyone! So Melissa Saylor has officially finished the sketches for The Quiet Bear. For those who have contributed to this project, I am so incredibly grateful. The final sketch almost made me cry so I can only imagine what my … Continue reading →

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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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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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Meet Me Half Way #Autism

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Dear World, Technically today is yesterday’s tomorrow and yet we always hope for more moving forward. Tomorrow is an important day for me. As the Boston Globe and the MetroWest Daily News announced, I will be sharing my story at … Continue reading →

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Perseverance Versus Perseveration #Autism

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

I have learned so much in the past year. For so long I have held onto so many painful memories. I tend to do that. But one thing I have come to see recently is that I hold onto fear … Continue reading →

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