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Disabled Teens: Protect Your Anonymity Online

December 5, 2020December 12, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 23 Comments

Hiding your identity can make the internet a much safer place for a disabled young person. Here's what I recommend to protect yourself.

Fixing Emotional Sand Castles

August 10, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 11 Comments

How do you cheer up a sad person? Why does saying "calm down" make it worse? It all makes sense when you know this simple rule.

Luna’s College Success Secrets

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

How did I do so well in college, despite my disabilities? Fear not: Luna tells all. Use these secrets for good and not evil.

Autism: Telling My Professors

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Disclosing disability to college professors can be a challenge. Today I'd like to share my successful strategies.

Quarantine and Autism: Why My Family is OK

March 26, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 18 Comments

My family is doing okay in isolation, and our lifestyle is part of the reason why. Let's talk about ways to make it easier.

Parents: Stop Blaming Yourselves for Autism

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Too many parents blame themselves for their children's autism. It's time to set yourself free.

Positive and Anti-Negative Action and Activist Burnout

January 20, 2020February 17, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

How do you avoid burnout while making a difference? Learning the two types of activism may help.

What “Welcome to Holland” Gets Wrong

November 9, 2019September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

One of the most popular essays on raising a disabled child doesn't quite match most parents' reality.

7 Things an Autistic Person with Anxiety Wants You to Know

June 11, 2019September 1, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 7 Comments

Parents, teachers, therapists and caregivers may wonder what it's like to be an autistic person with anxiety issues. Today, I talk about my experiences and how to be helpful to someone like me.

A Confirmed Autistic’s Guide to Self-Diagnosis

May 18, 2019September 1, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 1 Comment

If your access to resources is limited, you may be considering self diagnosis. You may worry about whether you can get the help you need. Here's a guide to making the most of a tough situation.

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