Autism 101: Example Handbook

These writing examples are meant to accompany my nonfiction piece "Autism 101." They contain examples that illustrate tips on writing a well-rounded autistic character.

Dealing With An Aspie/Autie

almost everybody encounters us regularly. most get annoyed or ignore us. this is how to deal with us in a way that is conducive to a healthy relationship we would otherwise miss out on.

Autism 101

Curious about autism? This resource for writers talks about what autism is and how to write an autistic character. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that affects around 1 in 59 people. Every autistic person is different. Most autistic people typically experience some or all of the common autistic trai...

RELATABLE Autistic Memes

Some relatable memes about being an Autistic person.

TDF Short Stories

Join the cast of Thousand Dollar Friend in an anthology of short stories exploring friendship, disability, and the complicated process of growing up. NOTES: These stories are generally PG. The discussion space is meant to be friendly and safe for minors. Hate towards people with disabilities, any letter in the LGBTQIA...

Silent Voice

Unable to speak, autistic Claire fears she will never be hired. Then an autism organization offers her a chance to realize her dream: to publish her writing and share her voice with the world. It's a dream come true, right? But Claire's father can't shake the feeling that something is off, and 17-year-old Claire must...

Thousand Dollar Friend

"Make friends with my daughter, and I'll pay you a thousand dollars." Tara's junior year of high school is turned upside down after she collides into the life of Aurora Rosenberg, the autistic teenage heiress to Rosenberg Technologies. Mr. Rosenberg's offer feels wrong... but he says his daughter has no real friends...