Adults with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism are less likely to be in a romantic relationship than Neurotypical adults. This Valentine’s Day, Aaron Tanner explains how those statistics are similar to those in his generation and the advantages he’s discovered being single.
Read MoreIn the past, many teens got a part-time job during the summer months and after school. Aaron Tanner shares his experience working his first paying job at a fast-food restaurant with Asperger Syndrome.
Read MoreThe first Sunday in August is National Friendship Day. Despite having Aspergers, Aaron Tanner describes his friendships. He also shares a resource for those in our area with a disability who need support.
Read MoreThe 4th of July and fireworks go together as an American holiday. For those with sensory processing issues, enjoying this particular staple can be a challenge with the bright, flashing lights and loud noise. Aaron Tanner shares his thoughts about fireworks as well as tips and alternative activities for a spectacular mid-summer holiday.
Read MoreLast October, while visiting family, Aaron Tanner visited two of the United States’ most historic sites, Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland. He discusses visiting these two iconic places from a person with a disability.
Read MoreInsomnia is a common issue for those with a disability. As an adult with Aspergers, Aaron Tanner shares some tips he discovered that help him on nights when its hard to fall asleep.
Read MoreDuring trying times, people need a social group to belong. Aaron Tanner discusses how his church accepted him despite his Aspergers and the importance of those with a disability to belong to a physical community for support.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced society, it is easy to become too dependent on smartphones and social media. Aaron Tanner shares why too much usage of either item is detrimental to those on the Autism spectrum and what steps he is taking to break free from this habit.
Read MoreNew Orleans is a party city that is fun as well as sensory overloading. Aaron Tanner shares his thoughts about a trip he made to New Orleans in 2018 and how people with disabilities can navigate the streets of the Big Easy.
Read MoreIn his latest blog post, Aaron Tanner reflects back on his first five years at his job at Oral Arts Dental Lab and how far he has come from his first day at work.
Read MoreWhat are some suggestions for going on a date if one is sensitive to stimuli? Aaron Tanner shares a link that lists tips for dating someone with a Sensory Processing Disorder. He also gives a couple of ideal suggestions for a date that is not so sensory overloading.
Read MoreMany High-Functioning Autistics struggle with negative thinking. Aaron Tanner gives an insight into why he and others with Aspergers often feel pessimistic and what he is doing about this problem.
Read MoreToday marks a new year and a chance to create and work on new goals. Aaron Tanner shares his thoughts about perseverance and motivation from a person with High-Functioning Autism.
Read MoreEver thought that Santa’s traits are similar to those on the Autism spectrum? Aaron Tanner shares a list of how Jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas has traits that mimic someone that is neurodiverse.
Read MoreNeed a gift idea this holiday season for someone with Aspergers or anyone else who struggles with anxiety? Aaron Tanner shares why adult coloring books are an excellent present for someone fighting stress.
Read MoreThere are different analogies to describe what is it like having Aspergers/High-Functioning Autism. Aaron Tanner shares one of those analogies he recently learned about what it is like having Aspergers in both outward and inward appearances.
Read MoreIn Tennessee Valley Unite’s latest blog, Aaron Tanner shares a link to a post he wrote in 2017 about why someone with Aspergers or any other disability should consider online work.
Read MoreA new show debuts this week on A&E that highlights the challenges those with Autism and other neurological conditions face in finding employment.
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