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Curious about autism? Want to help yourself or a loved one? Let’s learn together.

Where’s the Box to Think In?

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Autistics don't just "think outside the box." The box is a mystery. And this can be deeply disabling and anxiety-provoking.

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.

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.

Fido’s New Kitten: An Autism Story

August 8, 2019September 1, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 15 Comments

Fido is over the moon to meet his new puppy... but soon he discovers that she's behaving strangely. What's going on with his puppy?

Do I Lack Theory of Mind?

July 29, 2019September 5, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 8 Comments

"Theory of mind deficits" have been used to dismiss and even dehumanize autistic people. How much truth is there to the stereotype?

Why I May Appear Unresponsive

A speech bubble says "Why are autistics unresponsive?" Thought bubbles show different reasons: "I'm confused," "I'm still thinking," "I'm lost in thought," and "I'm overwhelmed."
July 25, 2019September 1, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

Autistic people are described as "unresponsive." Here's how it can feel from the inside.

Autism and False Prophecies of Doom

A picture of a stimming teenage girl with the words "An autistic person's future is a mystery. Don't believe people who say it'll be awful."
June 27, 2019June 18, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

"Developmental delay" does not mean "never." Say goodbye to fear and remember that the future may surprise you.

Why Your Autistic Loved One Turns Away

A drawing of a young girl turning away from a man, overwhelmed by background noise and other sensory input. White text reads "Autistic kids turn away because they're overwhelmed. They aren't rejecting you."
June 18, 2019September 1, 2019 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

Why do autistic kids turn away from their parents? It's not personal, and they aren't rejecting their loved ones. Here's why it happens and how to connect.

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.

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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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