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Autism and Eye Direction

April 7, 2020August 24, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

Why are so many autistics wrongly accused of being uncaring or deceitful? Let's talk about understanding autistic differences in eye gaze.

Quarantine and Autism: Why My Family is Okay

March 26, 2020November 6, 2022 ~ 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.

Everything’s (Not) Gonna Be Okay: A Kick in the Face

March 15, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 24 Comments

The "groundbreaking" show betrays its autistic character in the final episode of season 1.

Why Am I Inspiring?

Drawing of Luna with a halo and angel wings, looking uncomfortable
March 1, 2020September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

Being called "inspiring" is a compliment to most people, but when you have a disability, it involves complicated baggage.

Steve Asbell’s Autistic Masking Quiz

February 25, 2020February 19, 2021 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 44 Comments

Steve Asbell has created an unofficial autism test that accounts for masking.

3 Functional and Murky Levels of Autism

February 16, 2020October 21, 2024 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 9 Comments

Non-autistic experts have devised 3 levels of autism. But do these levels match how autistic people experience autism?

Parents: Stop Blaming Yourselves for Autism

February 4, 2020May 26, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 8 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.

“Flying at Night”: the Good, the Bad, the Shocking

January 4, 2020March 22, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 16 Comments

Rebecca Brown's sad and heartfelt story about family and autism perpetuates a dangerous stereotype.

Eve, My Accidental Autistic Character

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 18 Comments

How can people write an autistic character without realizing it? It's more common than you think.

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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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