The Peter Pan Diner (sometimes playfully associated with Tinker Bell through its Peter Pan theme) is a longtime classic diner located at 999 Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore, New York. It has served as a South Shore Long Island community staple for roughly seven decades. Our group decided to go Read more…
The award-winning neurodivergent news team celebrates a milestone with a dedicated newsroom, media lab, and podcast studio. For years, Autisticana has been a beacon for neurodivergent voices—telling stories with clarity, depth, and heart. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major step forward: Autisticana is moving to Patchogue, Long Island, where Read more…
We’ve all seen them: the gorgeously curated vision boards, brimming with inspiring imagery, aspirational quotes, and perhaps a carefully chosen photo of a tropical paradise. But are they just a feel-good exercise, or is there some serious science behind their power? Spoiler alert: It’s the latter. Visual boards, when done Read more…
From “Ho-Hum” to “Ho-Ho-WOW!”: Our Team’s Unforgettable Adventure at Hicksville’s Christmas Village! Guess what, holiday fanatics?! Our amazing team at Autisticana had the most unbelievably joyous, grin-inducing, memory-making adventure, and we simply have to tell you all about it! We took a trip to the Christmas Village at Broadway Commons Read more…
A Timeless Christmas Heart: My Milleridge Inn, Then and Now – A Village of Yuletide Delights The scent of pine needles and warm spices, the gentle hum of conversation, the twinkle of a thousand lights reflected in frost-kissed windows – these aren’t just elements of a Christmas memory, they’re the Read more…
The Enchantment of the Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns: A Delightful Journey I am excited to share my whimsical adventures at one of my favorite fall events—the “Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns!” This delightful festival has quickly become a staple of the season, drawing in crowds with its dazzling displays Read more…
“People are dying , and getting thrown in jail and life -long Ptsd is happening every day because reporting crimes and neglect to the Police departments are being dismissed as a waste of time ….. Our system is beyond flawed and I thought this report would find to be interesting Read more…
Illustrated by Angelica Tao I expect the barista to ask if I have autism. She never does, even if I act awkwardly. But if I never fumble at all… She might think I rehearsed my responses. My therapist likes to ask how I feel. About my autism. I got a Read more…
Illustrated by Angelica Tao On the way home, we were already grieving. After the news we were reviving. It was like being in a kaleidoscope. How would I ever cope? I never meant my parents any grief. The diagnosis itself was brief. But the journey ahead? I’d rather aliens hover Read more…
Title: “The Art of Winking: Why Some Autistic Individuals Find It a Challenge” Introduction Winking is often seen as a playful gesture, a nonverbal cue that can express humor or flirtation. However, for many autistic individuals, this simple act can be surprisingly complex. In this blog post, we will explore Read more…