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Realizing I Have Medium Support Needs

Realizing I have medium support needs
April 27, 2025September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 5 Comments

As an autistic person, I always thought I'd become independent like many of the autistics I saw online. Then it didn't happen.

Missiles Over My Head: Autistic & Clueless

Missiles over my head. A drawing shows me, happy and clueless, in a complex crowd
April 11, 2025September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Social cluelessness has sometimes protected me from a harsh world. It's not an autism myth. It's my life.

Writing Unique Smart Characters

Writing Unique Smart Characters
February 17, 2025June 1, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Intelligent characters tend to stick to the same cookie-cutter personalities, interests, and plotlines. Here's how to write a more original and relatable smart character.

Intelligence Case Study for Writers: My Story

Intelligence Case Study for Writers: My Story
February 17, 2025September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

This case study for writers describes what it means to be at my approximate level of intelligence. Compare with your character to write confidently.

LSN, MSN, and HSN in autism, explained

LSN, MSN, and HSN in autism by Miss Luna Rose
October 5, 2024December 2, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

The acronyms HSN, MSN, and LSN are gaining popularity in the Autistic community. Here's what they mean.

The Neurodiversity Symbol I Drew

June 17, 2024September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

When I drew a pastel neurodiversity symbol in 2016, I had no idea how ubiquitous it would become.

Autism in a Picture: An Autistic Artist’s Tips for Positive Choices

March 3, 2024March 25, 2024 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

How do you represent autism in a way that encourages empathy and inclusion instead of isolation? Here are my tips for choosing the right picture.

Luna’s DSM-5 Inspired Autism Quiz

Luna Rose holding the DSM-5
February 21, 2021August 3, 2021 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 24 Comments

The DSM-5 involves a lot of clinical language, which means it may be harder for autistic people to relate. Here are some examples of what it looks like in real life.

Disabled Teens: Protect Your Anonymity Online

December 5, 2020December 30, 2023 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 40 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.

Not Noticing Autism: Don’t Blame Yourself

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

Some parents and loved ones blame themselves for not realizing a late-diagnosed person was autistic. But the truth is, this is common, and you don't need to feel bad.

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I’m Luna (MissLunaRose), a writer, wikiHow artist, and autistic person making her way in the world.

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