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I feel like “autism spectrum disorder” is rather medicalized, but I use the tag to reach more people.

I’m Autistic. I’m Not Anti-Masker Ammo

July 25, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 7 Comments

Anti-maskers claim that face masks are a grievous injury to disabled people. But reality looks a little different.

Shyly Proposing a New Autism Symbol

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 10 Comments

The tricolor A, a proposed symbol for autism meant to evoke hope and community

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.

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.

3 Functional and Murky Levels of Autism

February 16, 2020June 18, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

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

Eve, My Accidental Autistic Character

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

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

Common Threads in Autistic Art

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 9 Comments

As I've appreciated autistic art, I've noticed commonalities. Let's take a moment to explore some beautiful pieces.

What “Welcome to Holland” Gets Wrong

November 9, 2019April 24, 2021 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 7 Comments

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

Why Lining Up Toys is Good For Autistic Kids

October 23, 2019June 18, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 14 Comments

Do you have an autistic kid who lines up toys? That's good! Here's how it benefits your kid.

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

I’ve slowed down on new posts while I learn to navigate the working world.

If you’d like to read the fictional stories I write, visit me on Wattpad.

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Top Posts

  • Steve Asbell's Autistic Masking Quiz
  • 3 Functional and Murky Levels of Autism
  • Luna's DSM-5 Inspired Autism Quiz
  • What "Welcome to Holland" Gets Wrong
  • Luna Rose's Actually Logical Mary Sue Litmus Test

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  • Meet Stella, My Sister

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