Tag: high functioning autism
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Portraits of Strength on the Spectrum: Haldan
Haldan (who asked us to publish this article using his first name only) is an old friend of mine from my community college days. We met when I was in my early twenties, and this funny, intelligent gentleman was actually one of the first people to invite me to explore my own neurotype. Haldan was… Read more
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Portraits of Spectrum Strength – Jonathon Homack
CoorsTek is a company that manufactures technical ceramics for a variety of different industries from automative to aerospace technology to the medical field. These ceramics are crucial components in numerous applications due to their durability and resistance to high temperatures. They also retain their exceptional performance under high amounts of pressure. The company’s commitment to… Read more
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Portraits of Strength on the Spectrum – Sean Corbett
One of the most encouraging things for me as a neurodivergent person is talking to someone on the autism spectrum who serves in a position of leadership within their company. That’s why I was thrilled to speak to my old high school pal Sean Corbett, a wonderful human being who’s not only a team leader… Read more
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“From Changing Him to Changing Us” – Introduction
In September of 1996, my wife gave birth to a 9.2 oz baby boy. In ways, the welcomed entry of our son brought some delightful surprises. Six years had passed between the birth of our daughter, so the mere fact that he was born was a surprise (we didn’t think we could / would have… Read more